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The 2006 Visit Japan Campaign's Best Japanese Souvenir Contest was held on March 28 by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in collaboration with the Visit Japan Campaign Headquarters.
The winners from all three categories are listed below. Tourists can purchase these award winning souvenirs at the shop called "Sakura" in Narita Airport (Terminal 1&Terminal 2) or at the shop called "Cosmos" in Kansai Airport.
For details on the contest log on to: http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/whats_new/060407.html
FOOD Gold Japanese sake, "Mini Komodaru" Kishimoto Co., Prize JPY 1,359 − JPY 2,100 Ltd. (Hyogo Pref.) Silver Green tea, "Hinasama − Japanese Seiyouen of Japanese Prize Tea Gift" JPY 2,100 (50mlx2) Tea, Ltd. (Fukuoka Pref.) Bronze Japanese sake, "Hime no Ai" Bimi Ehime-ken Sake Brewers Prize JPY 3,675 Association (Ehime Pref.)
CRAFT Gold "Take−Shiori" − Bamboo Takano Chikko Prize bookmarks JPY 315 Co.(Kyoto Pref.) Silver "Nambu Tetsufurin" − Iron wind Kanashichi Kanamono Prize chimes JPY 1,575 & JPY 1,890 Co., Ltd. (Toyama Pref.) Bronze "Arita−yaki" Mouse pad Kon Corporation Prize JPY 4,830 (Saga Pref.)
GOODS Gold "Sushi Candle Souvenir Set" Kyoto Silk Co. (Kyoto) Prize JPY 1,800 Silver "Tabi no Yado" Kanebo medicinal Kanebo Home Prize bath powder − JPY 1,050 Products Co. (Tokyo) Chopsticks, Raden Sakura Bronze Chopstick Specialty Store (Mother−of−pearl, cherry-blossom Prize Hashikyu (Gunma Pref.) design) JPY 1,260
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Is now offering a special promotional rate through Aug. 31, 2006, "Stay 5 Get Super Saver Discount" for guests who stay for 5 consecutive nights or more.
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http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/
Hotel New Otani Osaka Is offering a "Business Value Package" through Dec. 31, 2006. This special package includes: a deluxe room, personal attendants, a welcome drink, morning coffee delivered to the room, use of the conference room (up to two hours per stay), buffet breakfast, use of high-speed internet and 50% discount on drinks at the bar (excluding the Main Bar "Castle"). The special rates are 10% commissionable to travel agencies by providing their IATA numbers upon making reservations. For reservations, please access with the chain code of NO for Hotel New Otani Tokyo and LW for Hotel New Otani Osaka.
For further information, please contact New Otani Hotels North America Sales Office at 1-800-421-8795 or 213-629-1114. www.newotanihotels.com/osaka
Excelair Service Inc. is offering various day, night and twilight helicopter cruises in Tokyo & Yokohama. This is an exciting and visually stunning way to see the metropolis of Tokyo or Yokohama. Discounts available for early booking, seniors, and disabled passengers. www.excel-air.com/english/cruising/CourseALL.htm
The Gigantic Dinosaur Expo 2006 www.kyoryu.jp/ (Japanese Only)
Some of the largest dinosaurs from all over the world will be on display at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture (1 hr. from Tokyo) from July 15 through September 10, 2006. The highlight of this exposition is a "Supersaurus" dinosaur specimen exceeding 33 meters (108 feet) in length.
Miho Museum www.miho.or.jp/english/inform/inform.htm
A special summer exhibition entitled "Japanese Ancient Glass" is scheduled from July 15 through August 20, 2006. This exhibition examines how this transparent medium was perceived throughout the ages in Japan since it was first introduced in the Yayoi period (300 B.C.-300 A.D.). It also explores how and for what purposes this precious material was used.
Hokkaido − Hokkaido is the northernmost of the four major islands that make up the Japanese archipelago. The island is known for its natural beauty, featuring a high mountain range that includes active volcanoes in the middle. Hokkaido has four distinct seasons, each accompanied by different types of beauty. Floral activity is most beautiful from Spring to Autumn.
Apr − May: Crocuses, Skunk Cabbage, Cherry Trees, Azaleas and some Tulips & Roses. Jun − Jul: Azaleas, Tulips, Roses, Japanese Roses, Moss Pinks, Ezosukashi Lily, Lilies, Lavenders, Potatoes, and some Lilacs & Sunflowers. Aug − Sep: Roses, Japanese Roses, Lilies, Lavenders, Sunflowers, Cosmoses, Glassworts,Chrysanthemums & Maples. Oct − Nov: Roses, Japanese Roses, Chrysanthemums, Maples & some Sunflowers, Cosmoses, Glassworts.
For detailed tourist information on Hokkaido and flower calendars, visit: www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/ http://kanko.pref.hokkaido.jp/flower/english/hanagoyomi/index.html Air access to Chitose Airport in Hokkaido: 1 hr. 30 min. from Tokyo Narita Int'l Airport (NRT); 1 hr. 45 min. from Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX).
Representatives from the Adachi Museum of Art, located in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture (493 miles S.W. of 2007/04/25 3 / 3 ページ
Tokyo), will be visiting America to introduce their museum to the American public. Set in a beautiful natural environment, the museum is known for its superb Japanese gardens and collection of contemporary Japanese paintings, including approximately 1,300 of the country's most highly regarded paintings produced after the Meiji period, centering on the works of Yokoyama Taikan. A series of free roadshows are scheduled in June; mark your calendar and don't miss this chance to experience the beauty of Japanese Gardens & Japanese Art.
**RSVP required only for June 22nd at Dallas, TX. Contact Krystal Reed at 214-979-6435**
Date: Time: City: Place: June 20th, Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Austin, TX Zilker Botanical Garden June 21st, Wednesday7:00 p.m. Fort Worth, TX The Mondern Art Museum of Fort Worth June 22nd, Thursday 3 & 7:30 p.m. Dallas, TX Crow Collection of Asian Art June 23rd, Friday 10:30 a.m. Houston, TX The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston June 25th, Sunday 12 & 6:30 p.m.San Diego, CA Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park June 27th, Tuesday 3:00 p.m. San Francisco,CA Asian Art Museum June 27th, Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Oakland, CA Merritt College, Landscape Horticulture Dep.
For details on the Adachi Museum, log on to: http://www.adachi-museum.or.jp/e/i_kaikan.html
For questions on the road-show, contact: Adachi Museum of Art: [email protected]
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