This Japan Meetings & Events Newsletter is sent to you by the London office of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). View this email in your browser (https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=abfaacdf3e6aa41803891ddf4&id=e22e97cd5d) https://www.japanmeetings.org/ This Japan Meetings & Events Newsletter is sent to you by the London office of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). ** Japan Meetings & Events Newsletter January 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------ This year is a special year for Japan as the country rolls out the red carpet to welcome the Your Japan 2020 campaign which will benefit both leisure visitors and business events participants. Some of the benefits that visitors will see include discounted fares from most major airlines and LCCs on domestic flights, shopping discounts, cash-back services and gift campaigns, as well as new and exciting experiences. For example, as of April, Ozu Castle in Ehime Prefecture will become the first castle in Japan to open its doors to overnight visitors, while pop culture connoisseurs can be part of the Anime Pilgrimage 2020. In addition, there are exclusive experiences for business visitors both during and around their events – keep an eye on the Japan Convention Bureau website for further announcements. It is my great pleasure to invite business events planners bringing groups to Japan this year to leverage this opportunity. Please feel free to contact JNTO for discussions and ideas on how your participants can enjoy Japan even more this year through our Your Japan 2020 campaign. https://www.japanmeetings.org/ Ellen Mitchell | Convention Manager Japan Convention Bureau Japan National Tourism Organization 3rd Floor, 32 Queensway, London, United Kingdom E: ellen_mitchell@jnto.go.jp (mailto:ellen_mitchell@jnto.go.jp?subject=JNTO%20London%20e%20-News%20January) T: +44 20 7398 5670 Japan. Meetings & Events (https://www.japanmeetings.org/) http://www.japanmeetings.org/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL92y26hh... JNTO would like to hear your thoughts on your perception of Japan as a meetings and events destination. We would be delighted if you could assist in our research and help us to define issues for the future meetings industry in Japan. Participants of this survey (https://borders.post-survey.com/mice2019_english/) stand a chance to win an Amazon gift card. Thank you for your consideration. ** Meet Japan 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------ One of the annual highlights of the Japan Convention Bureau’s activity calendar is its Meet Japan familiarisation trip which introduces Japan’s convention cities and regions to associations with an interest in Japan. The progamme’s farewell party took place in the Tokyo Kaikan and featured entertainment from Okinawa, one of the destinations for this year’s programme. Guests were treated to eisa (a dynamic folk dance), sanshin (a traditional Okinawan string instrument), and a lion dance performance. Read More... (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/jntolondon-enews-jan?e=3c4bb2f3e7#MeetJapan) ** Nara Prefectural Convention Center ------------------------------------------------------------ In April 2020, Nara (https://www.japanmeetings.org/plan-your-event/city-search/detail.html?id=39) – famous for its heritage past as Japan’s first permanent capital – will open its purpose-built convention center. International delegates have a choice of flying into two airports – Osaka International (Itami) or Kansai International. Read More... (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/jntolondon-enews-jan?e=3c4bb2f3e7#Nara) ** New Tokyo-Istanbul service by ANA ------------------------------------------------------------ All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch a new Tokyo-Istanbul service on 6^th July 2020, flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport. Read more... (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/jntolondon-enews-jan?e=3c4bb2f3e7#TokyoIstanbulANA) ** Upcoming Major Conventions in Japan ------------------------------------------------------------ One Young World Summit, 2021 Another feather in Japan’s cap is its successful bid to host the One Young World Summit in 2021. The 2021 Summit in Tokyo promises to be the largest gathering of the One Young World community of young leaders in its 12-year history. Read more... (https://mailchi.mp/jnto/jntolondon-enews-jan?e=3c4bb2f3e7#UpcomingMajorConve...) ** JNTO Support for International Business Events in Japan ------------------------------------------------------------ The government of Japan, through JNTO, offers assistance to business events organisers. JNTO’s support covers the following: * Online resources and information * Bespoke free and impartial information and advice * Coordination with local partners in Japan * Familiarisation trips, such as the long-running Meet Japan programme* * Support for individual site visits* * Promotional resources to promote your event and boost attendance are also available (https://www.japanmeetings.org/plan-your-event/promotional-resources/) . *subject to eligibility Please discuss with our London Office how we can help you with your business event group/s to Japan. Click here (https://www.japanmeetings.org/assets/docs/toolkit/Japan_Convention_Cities_Gu...) for a copy of the Japan Convention Cities Guide with comprehensive information about local Support for Organisers; Access; Unique Venues for social events; Convention Facilities, Accommodation Capacity and other useful information. http://www.japanmeetings.org ** Photo of the Month ------------------------------------------------------------ Yamagata, located in the north-eastern Tohoku region of Japan, is a region with dramatic mountains and striking snowscapes. To fight off the cold, take advantage of the onsen hot springs in traditional ryokan inns, many of which accommodate meetings and events. What’s more, the local hospitality will warm you from the inside out! This photo by Hitoshi Isahara won the Hospitable Japan Award in the Inspiring Business Events: Japan Photo & Video Contest – New Ideas Start Here. ** Destination Video: Case Study Incentive Trip ------------------------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzWlmaeCS2U It’s not all work and no play in Japan! This case study will give you a taste of what participants on an incentive trip - be it a motivational trip, or a corporate ‘thank you’ for high achievers, or an opportunity for team members and co workers to bond and strengthen their relationships – can experience in Japan. https://www.linkedin.com/company/japan-convention-bureau/ https://www.facebook.com/japanmeetings/ https://twitter.com/letsmeetinjapan https://www.instagram.com/letsmeetinjapan/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAF3bpYrvw_3RIkZ3OUnMNA ============================================================ Copyright © 2020 Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), All rights reserved. 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