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YOKOSO! JAPAN WEEKS 2008 (JAN.20 - FEB.29,2008)
As part of its promotional campaign, Japan will be holding a variety of unique events specially designed for travelers. The event will also offer travelers the opportunity to enjoy special discounts to make shopping more enjoyable, sales at nationwide shopping events held for a limited time, as well as free guided city tours.
In addition, the 2008 event will be focusing on two major themes: ¡°Shopping Spree¡± and ¡°Experiencing Japan.¡± Tourists will be able to experience Japan first-hand by participating in cultural activities held this winter, visiting temples and shrines, and receiving special permission to see cultural heritages. Additionally, a series of campaigns will also be held at commercial facilities across the nation that will allow travelers to save on their purchases.
Join Yokoso! Japan Weeks 2008, you may:
1. Experience Japan first hand
Here you will find useful travel tips that your friends will be begging you to share. In addition to popular traditional cultural activities such as the tea ceremony and Japanese flower arrangement, you can enjoy other activities including a visit to a sake brewery, participation in a Japanese cuisine class, an introduction to treasured traditional Japanese entertainment, and a hiking trip accompanied by a tour guide. Even if you don¡¯t speak Japanese, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ve picked up locations where services are also available in foreign languages. Don¡¯t miss this opportunity!
2. Enjoy Special Discounts from MyJapanPhone
Most overseas cell phone can not work in Japan, the cost-efficient and convenient way to be connected throughout your amzing Japan Jouney is renting a Japan cell phone. MyJapanPhone contribute us into offering convenient, reliable, affordable and professional wireless service to worldwide Japan-visitors, solving their communication needs. We had served 30,000+ happy customers to Japan until now. With MyJapanPhone, you can stay connected easily and affordably at any place at any time in Japan.
Here MyJapanPhone offer special discount for international guests during YOKOSO Japan Weeks:
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- YOKOSO Experience
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| Make Your
Own Sushi Learn how to make sushi from a master sushi chef. You'll be able to make one-person servings of nigiri-zushi and rolled sushi |
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Kichijoji Musashino City Tokyo |
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1/20 ¡« 2/29 Mondays | |
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16:00 ¡« 18:00 | |
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Discount on participation fee
for interactive programs 20% Off Adult:17,700yen¡ú14,160yen Child:15,700yen¡ú12,560yen |
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| Tea Ceremony
on Winter Nights "Yobanashi Night Story Telling" A tea ceremony is held at the famous Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto to help you pass an enjoyable winter's night. Please feel free to join even if you've never participated in a tea ceremony. Guests will be able to sample hot tea and Kyoto cuisine, and enjoy a tour Kodai-ji Temple's garden, etc. |
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Kodai-ji Temple 526 Shimogawara-cho Kodaiji Higashiyama-ku Kyoto City Kyoto |
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1/18 ¡« 3/9 | |
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17:00 ¡« 18:00 | |
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2 hrs. | |
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5,000 ¡« 6,000yen | |
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5 min. walk eastward from Higashiyama Yasui Stop (Kyoto City Bus). | |
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| Guided Tour
of Shodoshima Island On Shodoshima, you will enjoy its beautiful natural scenery, intriguing culture and history, and mellow climate. You will also get a glimpse of the island inhabitants' way of life. |
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Shodoshima Island 1765-7 Otsu Nishimura Shodoshima-cho Shozu-gun Kagawa |
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1/20 ¡« 2/29 | |
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9:00 ¡« 16:00 Please confirm details about opening times when making your reservation. |
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2 hrs. ~ | |
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Open 7 days a week | |
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9,000 ¡« 10,000yen | |
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| Guided Tour
of Shodoshima Island On Shodoshima, you will enjoy its beautiful natural scenery, intriguing culture and history, and mellow climate. You will also get a glimpse of the island inhabitants' way of life. |
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Saga Joka Hinamatsuri Hall Yanagi-machi area, Saga City Saga |
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2/16 ¡« 3/31 | |
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9:00 ¡« 17:00 | |
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Open everyday during the period. | |
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Very near Gofuku Motomachi bus stop (bus bound for Katatae). | |
| Interactive Experience with Hello Kitty | ||
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Access to the parade (only some corners); Meeting Hello Kitty at the "Kitty Castle" attraction; Visitors can enjoy greetings from the character inside the park. |
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Harmony Land (Hello Kitty Land) 5933 Fujiwara Oaza Hijimachi Hayami-gun Oita |
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1/20 ¡« 2/29 | |
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10:00 ¡« 17:00 | |
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Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 14, 21, 27, 28 | |
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10000 | |
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10 min. by bus or taxi from JR Hiji Station or Kitsuki Station. | |
- YOKOSO Shopping
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Matsuzakaya Ginza |
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6-10-1 Ginza Chuo-ku Tokyo |
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1/20 ¡« 2/29 | |
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10:30¡«19:30 (Sun. to Wed.), 10:30 ¡«20:00 (Thu. to Sat.) | |
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Jan. 1 | |
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Winter sale | |
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3 min. walk from A3 exit of Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line); 5 min. walk from Higashi Ginza Station (Toei Asakusa Line); 10 min. walk from JR Yurakucho Station and JR Shimbashi Station. | |
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Small gifts | |
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For foreign visitors who complete the tax refund procedures while supplies last. Quantities are limited. | |
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Chitose Outlet Mall Rera |
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1-2-1 Minami Kashiwadai Chitose City Hokkaido |
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1/26 ¡« 2/11 | |
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10:00 ¡« 19:00 | |
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Open 7 days a week | |
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3 min. walk from JR Minami-Chitose Station. | |
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Toki Premium Outlets |
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4gaiku 1 Toki Plasma Research Park Toki City Gifu |
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10:00 ¡« 20:00 | |
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Feb. 21 | |
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Route bus from Tokishi Station (JR Chuo Line). |
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Find savings of 25% to 65% everyday on domestic and international brand name and designer goods. | |
- YOKOSO Events
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Tokyo Disney Resort |
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1-1 Maihama Urayasu City Chiba |
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1/17 ¡« 3/14 | |
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Maihama Station (JR Keiyo Line),15mins. from Tokyo Station | |
Phone: 1-800-553-9057 Fax: 1-732-412-4040 Address: 1108 Spring View Lane Plano, TX 75075