New Year 2022 issue
January and New Year Greetings from the JNTO.
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!

For 2022 we wish everyone good health, safety and prosperity as we move forward with the hope of a new dawn of the rising sun.  
Nabemono - The Perfect Winter Cuisine!  
Winter in Japan is the coziest season. At this time of year families and friends indulge in nourishing nabe pots to soothe and replenish. The beauty of these meals is that all the ingredients are set at the table and dipped in the pot to cook at your own pace and to your own taste. There are eight different delicious types of Nabemono that make up this essential staple winter food and are perfect for family get-togethers or parties. Here is everything you need to know to make your own nabe hot pot at home.  
Bullet trains are cleaned at lightening speeds!  
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Video Channel’s 7-Minute Miracle shows how crews clean the trains at Tokyo Station where a Shinkansen train arrives every 4 minutes and leaves exactly 12 minutes later! Watch this video and be amazed.  
Traditional ryokan with luxurious modern flare 
Hoshinoya provides all the amenities and care that make up quintessential Japanese hospitality, and offers a true taste of Japanese culture. One of the cultural activities offered at the ryokan in Otemachi, Tokyo is a “Sky-High Morning Kenjutsu Practice.” Imagine wielding a sword on top of a building with a 360° view of the Tokyo skyline. This original morning training routine combines the movements of swordsmanship using a wooden sword and deep breathing with panoramic views.
Photo Credits: Hoshino Resorts
In the evening, enjoy a “Tokyo Night Bus Cruise.” This open-air two-story bus provides a refreshing and exhilarating perch from which to view the neon skyline in style. Conscious of the new normal, it also enables guests to avoid close contact, confined spaces, and crowded places, so you can relax and be worry free to enjoy an exciting night out in Tokyo! 
Photo Credits: Hoshino Resorts
Travel Advisory

On the top of everyone’s mind is where and how we can travel safely. For the most up-to-date information on travel to Japan, we encourage you to visit our Coronavirus Advisory page. Japan is taking this issue seriously and adhering to its responsibility. Follow this link to learn the latest measures being taken by the Government of Japan, travel and safety tips, and closures and resumptions of attractions and events. We want everyone to feel safe.
For more information, please contact:
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) directly, Email: [email protected]