- Is there anything more symbolic of Japan than sakura, the cherry blossom that heralds the arrival of spring? From the silks of exquisite kimonos to delicate ikebana flower arrangements, making its way into everything from ice cream to potato chips, croissants and coffee, sakura is something that is welcomed and celebrated across...
- The recently opened Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai office is focusing on relaxation, nature and safety as key reasons for travellers from the Middle East to visit the country. Led by Executive Director Ms. Tomoko Kikuchi, the office opened on November 1 in response to the increasing interest...
- The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has opened its Dubai office on November 1st, 2021, its first overseas office in the Middle East. “2022 is an important year for us, being the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the United Arab Emirates. By opening...
- Representatives from leading Japanese universities and tertiary education institutions are currently visiting the United Arab Emirates in efforts to enrol some of the UAE’s brightest high school and university graduate students to continue their education in Japan. Their visit coincides with the UAE’s largest higher education event, NAJAH...
- (Abu Dhabi, August 23rd, 2021) On August 3rd, 2021, six students of Khalifa University (KU) completed an innovative online internship program coordinated by Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) with four leading Japanese companies in the fields of advanced science and technology. The eight-week internships started on May 31st, 2021,...
- Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE) Continues to Support Emiratis to Study Japanese Language with Courses at a Number of UAE Universities Extended in 2021 (Abu Dhabi, 14th March, 2021) Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, on-going student demand for Japanese language courses in the UAE remains high, with a...
- Lika-Senj County Tourist Board, together with three other tourist boards from Croatia, is participating at the Tourism Expo Japan in Osaka. The fair is held from October 24 to October 27, and is considered the largest tourism trade fair in the world. The participants come from 136 countries and...
- Located on the west coast of Japan’s Honshu Island, Niigata Prefecture is the perfect destination for outdoor lovers to enjoy the green season activities surrounded by the great nature. As the home of Japan’s heaviest snowfall, Niigata Prefecture is also known for its ski season. The green season in...
- Japan National Tourism Organization to promote luxury, authenticity and seasons – with cherry blossoms decorating its stand – at this year’s show DUBAI (April 28) Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will be making a colorful impression at Arabian Travel Market 2019 this week as it looks to build on...