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Japan Travel Updates November 2022 |
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Japan Safe Travel Twitter – Stay Up to Date
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Educational Tools & Resources |
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Visit Kinosaki – Matsuba Crab
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Kinosaki Matsuba crab (snow crab) is a large blue-legged crab only caught between November and March, making it a winter delicacy. The sweetness and versatility of the snow crab is unlike those caught in any other part of the world. Part of what makes it so good is that it is caught fresh in the Japan sea, just 10 minutes from Kinosaki Onsen. One of the coolest sights during the season is the morning Matsuba auction, which you can watch from
Tsukiyama Fishing Port. After this, order your own at Okesho Fish Market, the best in Kinosaki!
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Kochi Prefecture – Harvest Yuzu
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The season for harvesting Yuzu has come! You can find these yellow citruses grow on the groves spreading over many mountain slopes. Since Kochi is the biggest producer of yuzu in Japan, it's no surprise that it’s an important ingredient in local cuisine. You can find lots of yuzu related products, from juice to condiments!
Try local favorite is inaka-sushi, a vegetarian version of Japan’s most iconic dish made with rice flavored with yuzu juice and covered with preserved mountain vegetables, mushrooms or sweet fried tofu. Contact: Kochi Escapes/Tosagokoro kochi@tosagokoro.jp
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Kyoto City Tourism Association – Kyoto Hot Pot Restaurants
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Cold weather leads the people of Kyoto to one conclusion, perfected by time - the traditional hot pot (nabe or onabe in Japanese). This simple dish has many variations, but the base is fairly consistent; hot broth! The most recommended hot pot restaurant in Kyoto is a fancy one, but well worth the money and wait. Toriyasa offers a chicken hot pot with a very thick chicken broth, and the taste is just full of umami (a savory taste). This hot pot is called mizutaki, and is served with shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and other local ingredients. A must eat!
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Explore Shizuoka – Sakura Ebi
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One of the best hidden treasures of Shizuoka is the Sakura Shrimp, also known as Sakura ebi. There are only 120 fishing vessels with permits to
fish for them, and there are only 2 fishing seasons; mid-March - early June, and late October - late December. They can be enjoyed “Kakiage (Mixed
Tempura)” or boiled. However, since they are so fresh in Shizuoka, you can eat them raw! We recommend eating at the fishing port. There is a
restaurant right on the harbor, “HAMA no Kakiage-ya”, and the number one dish is “Kakiage-don." We hope you enjoy it!
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Toyooka Tourism Innovation – Ultimate Winter Getaway
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Enjoy the ultimate Japanese winter getaway in the cozy hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen.
The Matsuba Crab, a Japanese winter delicacy, is caught in the waters just north of Kinosaki Onsen from November to March. Locals and tourists alike
praise the taste for its unique sweetness and ability to go with a variety of other dishes.
Wintertime visitors to Kinosaki are highly encouraged to experience the taste of Matsuba Crab during their time in town, either through a delicious and luxurious banquet dinner or while stopping by a local restaurant for a cozy authentic meal with family and friends!
Contact information: info@toyooka-tourism.com
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Friendly Planet Travel
Tokyo Express
Commission: 10% on tour price, 10% on single supplement (if the tour is on promo with a discount -- commission for both tour and single supplement is 5%)
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Goway
Japan For Foodies
Travel Agent Commission Starts at 10% on the land with different tiers for preferred partners
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Planning Incentive Trips?
JNTO is here to help! We can provide you with updated information, advice, brochures, and more to make yours a trip to remember. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office between 9 AM and 5 PM Pacific Standard Time. We look forward to assisting you!
JNTO Hotline: (213) 623-1952
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Learn about Japan and become a Japan Travel Specialist (JTS)
Will your customers be able to find you when they click on that link from our website? If you have registered as a Japan Travel Specialist, the answer is yes. Just watch a few educational videos and take three short quizzes to become part of our JTS Program. See the website for details.
You can also contact our office for travel brochures and language handbooks. Please e-mail infolax@jnto.go.jp for more information. |
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THE FINE PRINT/LEGAL STUFF
Information is provided in this Japan Travel Update as a courtesy to readers of this newsletter. Though JNTO endeavors to ensure the information is accurate, users of the information are to act on such using their own judgment and at their own risk. Neither JNTO nor any holder of a copyright to the information shall be held responsible in any way whatsoever for any loss or misunderstanding, either direct or indirect, that is incurred as a result of utilizing the information. |
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