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With
numerous guidebooks and magazines on Japan available,
there are a large number of people from all over the world
interested in visiting Japan. In spite of the growing
enthusiasm, the tourism industry in Japan as a whole has
not made sufficient efforts to actively promote a great
many fascinating tourist attractions and unique traditional
cultures that we should be proud of.
Have you ever visited Japan? If so, what impressed you
most? Did you see modern skyscrapers? Did Japan strike
you as convenient, clean and comfortable?
Surveys show that Tokyo and Kyoto are the two most popular
destinations for travelers from over the world visiting
Japan. Surely both cities are representative of Japan
as Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan until the end
of the Edo period, and Tokyo has replaced its position
since then.
We believe, however, that these stereotypical images tourists
see in Japan are only a part of what the country can really
offer, and that it is impossible to get to the bottom
of Japan by just traveling to the two major cities.
We would like to introduce you to local regions of Japan,
where much of Japan's real beauty remains unspoiled and
hidden. We invite you to Ishikawa Prefecture and its adjacent
Hokuriku region, where our project was inaugurated.
Ishikawa Prefecture features four distinct seasons. In
no other parts of Japan can you appreciate the transition
of one season to another as noticeably as in this region.
Below are some of the highlights of the respective seasons. |
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| Spring
- Kenroku-en is regarded as one of Japan's Three
Most Famous Gardens and also designated as a national
special place of scenic beauty. You can watch cherry
blossoms bloom spectacularly in spring in Kenroku-en,
one of Japan's Three Most Famous Gardens, and in
the ruins of Ishikawa Castle, where 14 generations
of feudal lords of the Kaga-clan once resided. |
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Summer-Many
festivals take place on the Noto Peninsula during
the summer. The center of attraction for many of
these festivals is the "Kiriko" sacred
lanterns that are approximately 10 meters in height.
These great lanterns dance wildly through the night
sky, carried through the streets by young people.
The Noto Town "Abare Festiva" is particular
heroic and magnificent in nature. This existing
festival culture is testament to the fact that the
locals are still blessed with abundant nature of
the region today. |
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| Autumn-
When autumn comes, the surrounding mountains, rising
to over 2000 meters in height, show their autumn
colors. Driving along the winding road on the side
of Mt. Haku-san, one of "Japans Three Most Famous
Mountains," you will be invited to a natural gallery
of the breathtaking and picturesque landscape. All
the people and towns start to prepare for the coming
winter. |
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Winter-
Snow in the Hokuriku region speaks eloquently of
winter. Watching it fall thick and fast, you will
be captivated by the serenity of the graceful scene.
During the winter the Sea of Japan provides locals
with delicacies. For instance, the port of Himi
in Toyama Prefecture features kanburi, winter yellowtail
that is considered the best of its kind in Japan,
whereas the port of Mikuni in Fukui Prefecture is
notable for zuwaigani, glossy winter crabs that
taste sweet and delicate. |
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Real Japan
is a brand that aims to provide you with the opportunity
to interact with the essence of Japan that travelers otherwise
find very difficult to observe in major big cities. We
believe that new discoveries will move you and stimulate
your intellectual curiosity. As your personal travel consultants,
we endeavor to offer you unique tours and cultural experiences
with unparalleled tailor-made services that are just for
you.
We hope to be of assistance to you in your exploration
of the "Real Japan." |
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