Tokyo Confirmed as World’s Culinary Capital with 36 More Michelin Stars
With 227 stars in all, Tokyo strengthens the position of world leader in gourmet dining with more "stars" than any other city. 2009 Michelin Tokyo selection includes 9 restaurants with three stars, 36 with two stars and 128 with one star. more..

Yokoso! Japan Weeks Back for 2009
Following last year's success, a wide range of events will again be held throughout Japan to welcome visitors during winter. Visit Japan during Yokoso! Japan Weeks for special events and discounts. more..

Kyoto Winter Special 2009
"Kyoto Winter Special" is coming back this winter, with more special deals and events to make trips to Kyoto this winter extra special. Offers include special admission to normally restricted heritage sites, unique winter events and great deals from hotels. more..

Japan Ranks Number 1 for Business & Nightlife
Japan scored very well in 2008, ranking as the world’s 9th strongest country brand. True to stereotypes Japan excelled in a number of the business and technology categories, but also showed it’s more fun side in coming in at number one in the world for nightlife! more..

Spend the Snow Season in Japan & Learn Japanese
New British company SNOW SEASON JAPAN is the first to offer long stay winter season holidays with a Japanese language course in a choice of Japan’s best mountain locations. more..

Tour News
Eleven new tours from Hands-On Japan include skiing, anime and diving experiences. H.I.S. Experience Japan have introduced three new cherry blossom cycling tours to enable visitors of Kyoto to truly feel and experience the vibe of the city in its most famous season. more..

New Guides to Tokyo
To get the most out of your next trip to Tokyo be sure to get these new guides: an audio guide to Shinjuku's Kabukicho district from White Rabbit Press and Superfutures new guide to all the coolest places to shop, eat, drink and stay.

New Books on Japan
The recently published 'Japanese Chronicles' is a distillation of Swiss writer and photographer Nicolas Bouvier's lifelong quest for Japan. Also soon to be released is the new 'Berlitz Japan Pocket Guide'. more..

News from Japan Airlines
JAL goes double daily London-Tokyo and JAL Premium Economy seats wins a design award. more..

Hotel News
Ikaho Onsen Kaichoro, a new luxurious ryokan, opens its doors and Hotel Okura Fukuoka completes renovations. more..

Japan Events in London
This month there are lots of opportunities to get your Japan fix in London, with the Japan Car Exhibition opening at the Science Musuem and a number of Japanese films showing at the ICA. more..

What's on in February 2009
February is a great time to see winter festivals in Japan. In Hokkaido you can see the Sapporo Snow Festival, the Lake Kotan Phantom Village made of ice and the Akan Ice Festival. For those after something a little crazier, there is the Sominsai naked man festival in Iwate Prefecture. more..

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