【Partners Information】On October 5th, 2021, it was announced that Toyooka City's Good Practice Story has been selected as one of the Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories.

【Partners Information】The Hirosaki Castle Chrysanthemum and Autumn Foliage Festival is held every year from late October to early November.  A thousand maple trees and 2,600 cherry trees change colour beautifully and the vivid leaves are a sight to behold.

【Partners Information】Several islands in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures were certified as World Natural Heritage Sites by UNESCO on July 26th, 2021. 

Shizuoka Prefecture, partnering with Arigato Japan Food Tours, are offering two online experience sessions, Mt. Fuji online experience and Green Teatime online experience.  During the sessions, you can learn all about the iconic Mt. Fuji or how to brew the best green tea at home from their local expert.