AmazingJapanese

CreativityDo you know the real Japan and Japanese?

All our pieces of work are based on meticulous dedication to every detail. Feel the Japanese character in products that only the diligent work and delicate craftsmanship

of the Japanese are able to create while equally upholding tradition and innovation. Come to Japan and experience modern Japanese daily life, disciplined and deeply intertwined

with the four seasons and old traditions. We might be a little shy but we welcome everyone with great friendliness – come and enjoy this true Japanese hospitality (“omotenashi”).

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Flat Nose Pliers for Radiator Repair “METAPEN” with Carbon Grip

Niigata

Sanjo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Grooming Kit 8 pcs. Set Black Finish

Maruto HasegawaKosakujo Inc.

Known for its brand KEIBA, this hand tool manufacturer produces high-quality cutting pliers and more. Its radiator repair tool METAPEN was developed in cooperat ion with famous racing sports' Team LeMans.http://www.keiba-tool.com/

Sanjo Special Cast Co., Ltd.

Cast ing manufacturer of fer ing everything from material, compo-nents and f in ished products to cast ing technology using com-puterized casting simulations to minimize defects.http://e-santoku.co.jp/

KOMIN imono Casserole

Niigata

Hall 3.1 / C90

YamamuraManufacturing Co., Ltd.

Manufacturer of semi - f in ished materials for haircutting scissors and cutting tools. From sale of steel to finished products, everything is processed in-house. Offering a variety of steel, forging materials, ground and polished products.http://www.yamamura-mfg.co.jp/

KEIUN series

Suwada Blacksmith Works, Inc.

Founded in 1926 as a blacksmith workshop for “kuikiri”, the forerun-ner of nippers. The company has been specializing in nip cutter tools ever since and has won various Japanese and international awards for good design, e.g. for its cuticle nippers. http://www.suwada.co.jp/

Damascus Cuff Links

Nail Nippers“Damascus Layered”

SMITH SANJO JAPAN represents a group of craftsmen in Sanjo with an enterprising spirit while inheriting the traditions and heritage from their predecessors. Sanjo is a production district of traditional hand tools representative of Japan. Superior quality tools that the user becomes attached to over time are created by techniques and sensitivity of craftsmen nurtured here. Just looking at the design and beauty of each of the tools inspires warmth and ref lects the thoughts of the creator to evoke a sense of connection. We, the craftsmen of Sanjo, walk the path of tool making like weaving thought.

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1-20 Sugoro, Sanjo-city, Niigata Tel: +81-256-32-1311E-mail: info@sanjo-cci.or.jphttp://www.sanjo-cci.or.jp/smith

• Maruto Hasegawa Kosakujo Inc.• Yamamura Manufacturing Co., Ltd.• Suwada Blacksmith Works, Inc.• Tadafusa Co., Ltd.• Kakuri Works Ltd.• Marunao Co., Ltd.• Hinoura Hamono • Kiryu Kogyo Co., Ltd. • Sanjo Special Cast Co., Ltd.

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This cutlery brings the essence of Japan to your tableware. With an elegant design evoking the subtlety of chopsticks, these products – manufactured using a special pressing technology – are formed and balanced for easy handling and stand out with their beautiful, mirror surface.

Stainless steel cutleryJoel Robuchon SelectionKitchen Planning Co., Ltd.

Wine glassGYOKUSENDO Co., Ltd.

This copperware is manufactured using a special technique that shapes copper sheets by h i t t ing and shrinking.

Tsubame-Sanjo area, known for its outstanding Japanese monozukuri – the art of making things, is one of the worlds' leading metal processing sites. At the same time it is blessed with a rich nature that makes it a treasury of safe and delicious food. Combining industry & agriculture, tradition & innovation, we are now promoting “TSUBAME SANJO” as a brand that guarantees a lifetime warranty and a safe manufacturing process for our industrial products and stands for high-quality local vegetables and fruits. Thus we champion the development of an organic industry and lifestyle.

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1-17 Sugoro, Sanjo-city, NiigataTel: +81-256-36-4123E-mail: brand@tsjiba.or.jphttp://www.tsjiba.or.jp/brand/

Niigata of fers you beautiful nature and the magic of the sea, mountains, rivers and rice fields changing their face every season. A place to relax and ease your mind, it is also famous for producing the best rice, sake and soba all over Japan. Make your trip even more unique with a visit to one of TsubameSanjo's manufacturers. Just 1h 40min from Tokyo by bullet train Shinkansen.

Niigata

The rice terraces of Matsudai in Tokamachi-city, Niigata. Among them the “Pass of Stars-Terrace” is considered the most beautiful.

Niigata Prefecture is wel l -known for pure natural water and good quality rice, and many famous Sake breweries reside there – it is the place for delicious Sake.

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Niigata

Tsubamesanjo Regional Industries Promotion Center

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Niigata Industrial Creation Organization

Coffee collectionGYOKUSENDO Co., Ltd.

5-1, Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata-city, 950-0078 NiigataTel: +81-25-246-0044E-mail: hyaku@nico.or.jphttp://www.nico.or.jp/hyaku/english

ONIMARU and KOKUTOUMarunao Co., Ltd.

The pen is mightier than the sword Bushido – the commit-ment and allegiance an individual feels towards his commu-nity. Within that story, a single brushstroke. Japanese morality has evolved over time and we feel that we have inherited the soul of Japan, or “Bushido”.

Coffee pot, Coffee stocker and coffee spoon, Coffee dripper The ultimate coffee experience Copperware craf ted especial ly for use with cof fee. Combining functionality of design with the beautiful natural chara-cteristics of copper, its vessels draw out the very best in the taste of coffee.

Niigata is proud to be the place with the second-largest number of Designated Traditional Japanese Craft Products after Kyoto. In this historical surrounding, the international brand Hyakunen Monogatari – a hundred-year story - presents daily goods made of metal, wood, textile and more, produced by companies with outstanding processing techniques and highly creative product development.

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Northern Culture Museum in Niigata-city. Learn about the 7 generations of the Ito family, one of the largest landowners of Echigo (old name of Niigata), and local culture.

Noh theatre by torch light. Nii-gata has plenty of inviting Noh theaters to offer.

Ski resort. With its numerous skiing grounds and excellent snow, Niigata is a popular winter destination.

Suwada Blacksmith Works, Inc. in Sanjo-city is an open factory where you can watch craftsmen doing their work from close up. Upon reservation, Maruto Hasegawa Kosakujo Inc. and other factories and workshops are open to visits as well.

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Sei-fu Fresh Breeze

Fresh Breeze refreshes your body and soul.Short, loose – 480sticks, 13.5cm

Floral World

With the intriguingly splendid and sweet fragrances of jasmine, lavender, rose and pine. Comes in a floral design wrapping inside the package. With incense holder.8pcs.,H2.5cm

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Kyoto, Osaka and Fukui

SHOYEIDO INCENCE CO.Kyoto

Fukui

Osaka

Kyoto

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Traditional incense workshop on the 2nd floor of the Kyoto Main Store. Even today several items are carefully handmade.

Kyoto Main Store, built in Sukiya-style. Since its foundation over 300 years ago, it is located near Kyoto Imperial Palace (the emperors' residence for about 540 years). Experience the immense variety of products in this Main Store.

Karasuma Nijo, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0857Tel: +81-75-212-5590E-mail: overseas@shoyeido.co.jphttp://www.shoyeido.co.jp/Opening hours: Weekdays: 9:00-19:00Saturday: 9:00-18:00 Sunday & Holidays: 9:00-17:00

Since its foundation in 1705, over 300 years ago, Shoyeido has been dedicated to the production of incense. From incense for religious practice, aromatic wood and kneaded incense for tea ceremonies, to top-class stick incense for special occasions, as well as incense for daily use and sachets, it provides a wide variety of products for all needs, from incense novices to real connoisseurs.

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c/o Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd.21-2-1, Shiromaru-cho, Echizen-city, Fukui Tel: +81-778-24-3666E-mail: info@iiza.jphttp://www.iiza.jp

Eikando temple in Kyoto is famous for its splendid autumn colours. Come and enjoy an unforgettable sight.

Traditional accomodation ryokan in Kyoto. Experi-ence the beauty of genu-ine Japanese-style service and interior.

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Kyoto, Osaka and Fukui

Echizen Brand Products ConsortiumFukui

iiza HÔTCHO 1310

Knives from Echizen have a history of more than 700 years – a history that has brought for th ex t remely solid materials and forging techniques. Combined with a highly practical and beauti-fu l design, th is series of kitchen knives offers exce-l lent sharpness and easy handling. Made of clad metal for high corrosion-resistance and lasting sharpness.

This project aims at creating a local brand with a long-term international and domestic outlook, using Echizen's local resources created the period of over 700 years: materials that combine tradition and new technologies, manufacturing with technologies and techniques proven by history and internationally-oriented marketing.

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Enjoy cherry blossoms or autumn colours and visit one of the many historical temples with their peaceful atmosphere in Kyoto. Kyoto's traditional accomodation ryokan and restaurants are famed for their outstanding kaiseki cuisine that beautifully uses each season's freshest ingredients. Dynamic neighbouring city Osaka, where a big multiple complex was built last year, gives you an energetic impression. Get in touch with the outgoing and friendly people in Osaka. Travel just a bit farther and you can relax in the hot springs of Fukui and have delicious sushi and other Japanese food in Echizen-city.

Kyoto, Osaka and FukuiSightseeing

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Kyoto's kaiseki cuisine. Japanese cuisine was rec-ently designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Herita-ge. Come to Kyoto to enjoy the delicate taste of the real thing.

Osaka castle. Built in 1583, with a large park where you can enjoy flowers eve-ry season.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. One of the largest in the world, it also offers various events, e.g. Yoga nights.

Dinosaur Museum in Katsu yama-city, Fukui: 40 giant di nosaur skeletons, more than 1000 specimens and numerous large-scale diorama!

Hot spring(Awara Onsen Seifuso) in Awara-city. Besides hotels with hot springs there are many day-visit places. Get in touch with the warm-hearted locals while enjoying a hot bath.

lucano Step Stools

The lucano ladder is a slim-lined, minimalist solution to the age old problem of a step stool that functions well and looks great. Crafted from a blend of aluminium and ABS for exceptionally light weight. These beautiful step stools can even stand on their own when closed. Awarded the Red Dot Design, Good Design and JIDA Design Museum Selection awards.

Hasegawa Kogyo Co., Ltd.Osaka

Since its foundation in 1956, Hasegawa has been a leading company for ladder and sca f fold ing products and now operates 8 sales offices and 2 production facilities in Japan and one production facility and distribution centre abroad. Manufacturing high-quality products with a st rong focus on design and ecology, various products have been awarded national and international design prizes.

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Edobori Senta-biru 14F 2-1-1 Edobori,Nishi-ku,Osaka 550-0002Tel: +81-6-6446-1845E-mail: k-osaka@hasegawa-kogyo.co.jp http://www.hasegawa-kogyo.co.jp/

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Toyama

WASHI dECO series

Artistic Washi-paper decoration to fix on windows using nothing but spray water. It can be easily removed when dry and reused again. Choose your decoration for every season. No glue needed, no stains on the window glass. Each single sheet is carefully handmade. Enjoy the delicate translucent pat terns and touch of this natural product.

SNOWFLAKES size: 124mm×350mm (Package size)

ORIGAMIS size: 167mm×119mm (Package size)L size: 230mm×210mm (Package size)

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Gifu and Hokuriku

IEDA paper craft,Inc.Gifu

WASHI dECO ORIGAMI, SNOWFLAKE series

Origami means folding paper to form ani-mals, daily items or other things and is a traditional Japanese pastime. It inspired the design of this lovely Washi-paper win-dows decoration series.

ORIGAMIL size: 230mm×210mm (Package size)

SNOWFLAKES size: 124mm×350mm (Package size)

Gifu

Ishikawa

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100% natural, made from mulberry tree f ibers. Carefully handmade in many processes and sun-dried. Working with our partner workshop “Hoki Kobo”, our goal is to present the natural beauty of plant f ibers. We produce paper with various watermark patterns and delicate lace-like designs.

3-6, imamachi, gifu-shi, Gifu 500-8023Tel: +81-58-262-0520E-mail: info@iedashikou.comhttp://www.iedashikou.com/

Founded in 1889 as a wholesale shop for Mino Washi-paper with its then 1300 years of history. Specialized in lantern paper, business was soon extended to selling products of added value, such as painted Washi-paper. As Washi-experts, we have, since our foundation, been focusing on traditionally handcrafted products that match a modern lifestyle.

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KAMI NO SHIGOTO is a store for handmade Mino Washi-paper, directly managed by craftsmen from Ieda Paper Craf t. I t of fers a var iet y of Washi products, f rom the famous “Mizuuch iwa water fan” to interior items, stationery and much more.

2249 Aioi-cho, Mino-city, Gifu Tel: +81-575-33-0621Opening hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10:00-17:00

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46-1 Toidesakae-machi, Takaoka-city, ToyamaTel: +81-766-63-5080E-mail: sales@nousaku.co.jphttp://www.nousaku.co.jp/

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Gifu and Hokuriku

Yaxell CorporationGifu

SUPER GOU 161

This blade is made out of Japanese SG2 Micro Carbide powder stainless steel. 161 layers of Damascus steel crea te an e legan t wav y pa t tern, proving that each blade is handmade by skil led craf tsmen. Exceptionally sharp cut t ing edge and extremely durable, corrosion and impact-resistant handle.

41, Sakaemachi 2-Chome, Seki-city, Gifu Tel: +81-575-22-3411e-mail: export@yaxell.co.jphttp://www.yaxell.co.jp/

Since 1932, Yaxell has been contributing to improving food culture by supplying superior quality kitchen equipment. Kitchen knives, its main products, are the favourite choice of hobby chefs and famous restaurants in Japan and increasingly worldwide as well.

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In 1916 it began manufacturing Buddhist altar items in Takaoka -city, Toyama, using casting techniques that were handed down for more than 400 years. Specialized in manufacturing finest and complex forms, we also take orders in small lot sizes. We combine traditional and new casting methods and collaborate with international and Japanese designers.

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NOUSAKUToyama

KAGO Square L

Made of pure tin flexible material, you can create your own forms by pulling and bending the basket. Freely arrange it to carry things you like, e.g. flowers, fruits or a wine bottle.W250mm×D250mm×H3mm (when flat)

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383 Ainoki-machi, Hakusan-city, Ishikawa 924-8686 Tel: +81-76-274-4722E-mail: sales@nikko-company.co.jphttp://www.nikko-company.co.jp/

Tableware manufacturer founded in 1908 in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa. At NIKKO the entire production process takes place in-house, by our skilled teams of crafts people. The resulting products are some of the finest quality tableware with contemporary and international designs which enjoy a worldwide reputation.

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NIKKO COMPANYIshikawa

In Gifu traditional, historical monozukuri is alive. Come and experience the old Japanese character. What about visiting World Heritage Shirakawa-go or taking a walk through the beautiful streets of Hida Takayama? Both offer you unforgettable Japanese sights. The Hokuriku area is one of the most interesting places in Japan, with wonderful nature and welcoming people. Why not stay at a traditional accomodation ryokan with hot springs and relax?

Gifu and Hokuriku

Gokayama area in Toyama. Located in the middle of steep mountains it was even considered an unexplored area and has preserved its ancient scenery with traditional Gassho-style houses until today.

Hida-Furukawa in Gifu is famous for its beautiful streets lined by historical storehouses with white plaster walls, and Setogawa River, teeming with a thousand carps.

21st Century Museum of Contempo-rary Art in Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa. Discover its impressive circular architecture with glass facade from SANAA.

Shirakawa-go in Gifu. See traditional Gassho-style houses and warm your-self up in Hirase Hot Springs, origi-nating under holy Mount Haku.

Kenrokuen in Kanazawa-city, Ishi-kawa, is considered one of Japan's Three Great Gardens and famous for its beauty and design.

Visit Mino in Gifu, with its beautiful, historical streets and enjoy its famo-us paper lantern art festival.

FORTUNE

This superbly crafted Fine Bone China dinnerware is perfect for all special occasions with its elegant luxury. I t features a tradit ional Japanese wave des ign ca l l ed Seigaiha. It is decorated in layers of gold and platinum, using advanced techniques.

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KAMOI KAKOSHI Co., Ltd.Okayama

Okayama

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Other regions

mt

“mt” is masking tape made of Japanese paper “Washi”. You can use it to accent interior design, as a sticker or to stick memos on the wall. You can find your favourite type of “mt” from among many different colours and patterns. It is easy to remove stuck “mt” and it leaves no gluey residue behind. It is also easy to write on and easy to tear by hand. This is an extremely functional tape and suitable to use to express your individuality, for any generation, from child to adult.Material Base: Washi Paper, Adhesive: acrylic adhesive

236 Katashima-cho, Kurashiki-city, OkayamaE-mail: info@masking-tape.jphttp:// www.masking-tape.jp

1923, Kamoi Kakoshi started its business by manu-facturing flypaper (paper tapes with glue, used to catch f lies). The technique for manufacturing f lypaper was utilized to start manufacturing masking tapes. Currently, Kamoi manufactures and sells more than 35 types of masking tape, including the “mt” series, for commercial use. Kamoi is one of the companies that has used rice paper (Washi) for masking tapes from the early period. Kamoi is now exporting its products to more than 30 countries.

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mt CASA

Our new wide size interior decoration tape “mt CASA”. No matter how often you remove and reuse it, it leaves no glue stains. Simply fix it to furniture and walls and change colours and patterns. Always enjoy a style that fits your mood - it's as easy as changing your clothes!

Saga

TokyoAichi

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Yu Bldg. 3F, 3-12-12 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, TokyoTel: +81-3-3797-4788E-mail: info@bykamawanu.jphttp://www.kamawanu.co.jp/

KAMAWANU Daikanyama Shop

This shop regularly offers tenugui in around 200 designs and focuses on conveying the different seasons in its products.

23-1, Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, TokyoTel: +81-3-3780-0182Opening hours: 11:00-19:00

Kamawanu Co., Ltd.Tokyo

Tenugui and Scarf

Japanese tenugui cotton cloth in a modern version and scarf produced with the special Japanese chusen dyeing method where there is no front and reverse side. Designed and selected by Danish designer Thomas Lykke, who has created these completely new daily items. Enjoy their fine quality soft touch and air permeability.Material: 100% CottonSize: Tenugui - about 90×33cm, Scarf - about 180×33cm

KAMAWANU has revived tenugui, an item beloved by the Japanese since old times. Since its opening in 1987, the shop in Daikanyama has been exhibiting and selling “tenugui” manufactured with the special Japanese chusen dyeing technique. Here you will continuously find new designs, from old Japanese patterns to designs inspired by modern daily life along with various ideas on how to use a tenugui.

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1: Good Morning 2: “Icon”

1: Mu l t i l aye r woven gauze place mat with photographic ar t by a Singaporean ar t ist. Produced by a dyeing and pro-cessing manufacturer establi -shed 90 years ago. It of fers safe and reliable products with cot ton gauze that has been continuously Oeko-Tex certified since 2007. Smal l lot s izes possible. W40cm×H30cm. 2: Wor ld's f ines t qua l i t y of Arita-yaki (Imari porcelain) in a beautiful, modern Singaporean design. Plate φ10.8×H1.8cm.

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Democratic SocietySaga · Aichi

2351-169 Akasakahei, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-county, SagaTel: +81-955-43-2325e-mail: keisuke@lo-op.co.jphttp://democraticsociety.sg/

In Arita, since 1616, a lmost 400 years of porcelain making tradition and techniques have been handed over from generation to generation. It combines this expertise with new design and markets it internationally. This time it presents you the Sin-gapore based brand “Democratic Society” and its monozukuri system.

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Warm-hearted downtown streets and ultra-modern high-tech buildings – Tokyo, the city of chaos. Anime, idols, ramen noodles... endless attractions are waiting for you. Why not come to Tokyo and also discover other cities from here?

Tokyo

Tokyo Skytree, the new-est sightseeing spot in town. With plenty of res-taurants and shops to discover.

Kurashiki Bikan historical quar-ters in Kurashiki-city, Okayama. Discover more than 300 year old Japanese architecture. Numerous community development projects make this traditional asset a vib-rant place.

Beautiful Mifuneyama-Rakuen garden in Takeo Hot Springs, Saga. Established in 1854 after 3 years of construction. With its splendid flowers in every season it is a place just like out of a dre-am world.

Senso-ji temple in Tokyo. With its outer entrance gate “Thunder gate” built in 645, it has a history of more than 1300 years.

In Tokyo you can also try ramen noodles from all over the region. Flavours you will never forget.

Ambiente

Ambiente is one of the largest B2B consumer goods t rade fa i rs in the world, annually taking place in February. Manufacturers, trading companies and designers for tableware, kitchen goods, interior accessories, gifts and all kinds of other consumer goods meet buyers from around the world. This year, Japan is the partner country of the fair.

Ambiente 2014Date: 7th – 11th February, 2014 5 daysVenue: Messe Frankfurt, Germany

JETRO

16 companies from all over Japan are gathered in the Japan Pavilion.This JETRO booth gives you another chance to discover the essence of great Japanese “monozukuri”- the art of making things.http://www.jetro.go.jp

©Takashi Shinjo ©Niigata Professional Photographers Society/©JNTO ©Mino city ©Akimasa Yuasa/©JNTO ©Okayama-ken Kanko Renmei/©JNTO ©Kanazawa City/©JNTO ©Akimasa Yuasa/©JNTO ©Kagoshima Prefectural Tourist Federation/©JNTO ©Japan Ryokan Association/©JNTO ©Niigata Professional Photographers Society/©JNTO ©Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau/©JNTO ©JNTO ©Okayama-ken Kanko Renmei/©JNTO ©Osaka Government Tourism Bureau/©JNTO ©Saga /©JNTO ©Gokayama tourist office/©JNTO

Okayama and Saga. Enjoy beautiful nature in every season and gorgeous city streets. Meet open-hearted locals and experience the unique culture of monozukuri.

Okayama and Saga

JNTO [Japan National Tourism Organization]http://jnto.de/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Japanische-Fremdenverkehrszentrale-JNTO/231927943512266

http://ambiente.messefrankfurt.com/visiting

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