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JAL Hometown Ambassador [Kochi Branch] Okada Hello everyone. I'm Okada, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of Kochi Prefecture. The Monobegawa area, located in the center of Kochi Prefecture, is also a place associated with Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman. Starting March 29, 2025, the Monobegawa Area Tourism Expo "Monobest" will be held in the area, making it a hot area right now! This time, we will introduce Nankoku City, Kami City, and Konan City in the Monobegawa area of Kochi Prefecture. INDEX 1. The terrifying and beautiful Ekingura 2. Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku 3. Inoue Winery Noichi Brewery 4. Kami City Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum...

JAL Hometown Ambassador [West Japan Branch] Hidaka Hello everyone! I'm Hidaka, a JAL Hometown Ambassador at the West Japan Branch, who is discovering and promoting the charms of Nara and Wakayama prefectures. Today I'd like to introduce a bus tour. Do you know the Yagi-Shingu Line, the longest bus route in Japan that doesn't run on the highway? The Yagi-Shingu Line is visited by many people from all over the country, who want to ride it at least once. The total length is 169.9 km, about 6.5 hours one way. You can also enjoy the scenic views along the Totsukawa and Kumano rivers and historical sites such as Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. This time, for about 8.5 hours, Nara Kotsu, a company loved by the locals, and JAL Hometown Ambassadors who love the locals have cooperated to tell you about the charms of the Yagi-Shingu Line...

Japan Airlines [Sanin Branch] Yoshikawa "The standard sightseeing is fun, but I'd also like to explore some hidden gems..." We have great news for those of you who think this way! Hello everyone, this is Yoshikawa from the Sanin Branch. When you think of Izumo, of course there's more to it than just Izumo Taisha Shrine! Why not take a step further and enjoy the unknown charms of Izumo with all your senses? Make your next trip to Izumo even more fulfilling! We'll introduce you to some recommended spots. INDEX Introduction: A new course is born! Izumo sightseeing taxi "Usagigo" 1. What is "beauty of utility"? The thoughts put into pottery "Shussaigama" 2. The ultimate soba that combines aroma and smoothness is here! "Soba Dokoro Shinmon" 3. Making connections through making Japanese sweets...

日本航空〔Web販売部〕 荒木 皆さまこんにちは。日本航空Web販売部の荒木です。 1.旅行先すぐに決められますか？ 突然ですが、皆さまは旅行を計画される際、以下のようなことに直面したことってありませんか？ 私自身、国内外問わず旅行が大好きなので、休みがとれるとよく旅に出るのですが、その際旅先を決めるのに時間がかかったりします。 そこでこのたび、海外旅行には行きたい！でもどこへ行けばよいのか分からないという方向けに「JAL Travel Compass ～旅の羅針盤～」を立ち上げました！ 2.JAL Travel Compass ～旅の羅針盤～とは 「JAL Travel Compass...

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Kyoto Branch] Yamamoto I'm Yamamoto, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of Kyoto. From the north to the south of Kyoto Prefecture, there are areas called "Sea Kyoto," "Forest Kyoto," "Tea Kyoto," and "Bamboo Village Otokuni," each of which is packed with charms that correspond to its climate, topography, and culture. This time, we'll be focusing on "Forest Kyoto"! With its abundant nature, Forest Kyoto is also a treasure trove of high-quality ingredients such as Kyoto vegetables, Tamba chestnuts, black soybeans, sweetfish, branded meats (Kameoka beef, Kyoto pork, Kyoto chicken), soba, and gibier. We'll introduce you to some recommended spots with the keywords of healing, fermentation, and sports and activities. Please also take a look at our past articles about Kyoto Prefecture. ...

Japan Airlines [Hiroshima Branch] Higashi Hello everyone. This is Higashi from Japan Airlines Hiroshima Branch. Takehara City is located almost in the center of the coast of Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a 30-minute drive from Hiroshima Airport! Do you know the closest tourist destination, Takehara City? It is known as the Little Kyoto of Aki, Takehara, and is a familiar spot that members of Arashi have visited in the past for filming morning dramas and TV commercials. In particular, the area known as the Townscape Preservation District has many merchant buildings that prospered during the Edo period through salt production and sake brewing. Recently, the Townscape Preservation District has become lively with the increase in general stores and cafes. Here are two cafes recommended by our branch staff. "Cafe like a ...

Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture [Tourism and Products Division] Inoue Hello everyone. I am Inoue, who is seconded to the Tamana City Tourism and Products Division. Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture is famous for its hot springs and ramen, but that's not all. In fact, Tamana City has many unique and charming cafes where you can relax. Why not find your favorite cafe? This time, we will introduce two shops. First, we will introduce the beautiful cakes of "L'Oiseau Bleu". Why not treat yourself? When you enter the store, you will see a row of mesmerizing cakes, with so many varieties that you will have a hard time deciding which one to choose. In addition, the store also has beautiful and delicious baked goods and chocolates...

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Kagoshima Branch] Yoshimura Hello everyone. I'm Yoshimura, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of the Kagoshima Branch. This time, I'd like to introduce you to the historical and atmospheric town of Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture. INDEX What kind of town is Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture? Welcome to the town of hot springs and history, where you can feel the breath of the samurai (1) Relaxation and fun come together at "Private Hot Spring Sauna Village Suiran" (2) "Japanese Stroll in Kimono" Kimono experience at Irikiroku Samurai Residences Recommended gourmet! Enjoy the seafood at Satsuma Kai Shokudo JAL CA selects recommended items! Introducing JAL Hometown Tax Return Collaboration Gifts What kind of town is Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima Prefecture? Located in the northwest of Kagoshima Prefecture...

JAL Hometown Support Team [Ehime] Kuramochi Hello everyone. I'm Kuramochi, a member of the JAL Hometown Support Team, from Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. This time, I'd like to introduce the little-known charms of my hometown, Tamagawa, Imabari. INDEX [My Recommendations] ・Walk around Mori no Tomodachi Farm Campsite ・Trekking in the Nibukawa Valley (near Fureai no Mori Forest Hall) ・Enjoy the hot springs and Showa retro atmosphere at Nibukawa Seseragi Exchange Hall ・Lunch with pheasant hotpot at Kadoya Besso ・Experience making a scarf at Kobo Oriza ・Organic sweets at Cafe MAGNOLIA Walk around Mori no Tomodachi Farm Campsite Coffee time while enjoying forest bathing at Mori no Tomodachi Farm Campsite, a private facility that is only available to one group per day. In the sunlight filtering through the trees, the background music is...

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Matsuyama Branch] Sasaki Hello everyone. I'm Sasaki, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of Ehime Prefecture. This time, we visited tourist spots from Hiroshima to Matsuyama, titled "Setouchi and Matsuyama Tourism." Enjoy your Setouchi retreat trip! INDEX [Day 1] Hiroshima ・Shimada Oyster Farm ・Yamadaya Momiji Manju Hand-baked Experience ・Orizuru Tower [Day 2] Hiroshima and Matsuyama ・Irifuneyama Memorial Hall ・Kure Naval Ship Tour ・Relaxing Boat Trip All the Way to Matsuyama ・Dogo Onsen @Hiroshima Shimada Suisan At Shimada Suisan, we visited an oyster farm, where oysters are in season now. On a bamboo raft, oysters that have been grown for about two years using traditional methods were growing abundantly on scallop shells. ...

Japan Airlines [Hiroshima Airport] Nakao INDEX ・About an hour's access from the airport. Start your walk from the national important cultural property "Fushimi Yagura" and "Sujigane Gomon"! ・It's a castle, but it's not a castle! ? "Fukuyama Castle Museum" is full of things to see, learn, and challenge ・Castle view while soaking in the afterglow of the museum, cafe time at Fukuju Kaikan "Maison Anbe"! ・National treasure sword "Kosetsu Samonji" will soon be on display! "Fukuyama Museum of Art" where you can also go to meet your favorite ・"Kozakana Amochin" offers a generous lunch where you can taste Fukuyama's unique gourmet "Fukutsumami" all at once ・A leisurely literary stroll in the afternoon. "Fukuyama Museum of Literature" where you can immerse yourself in the world of Ibuse Masuji Good morning everyone! Hello! Good evening! Japan Airlines Hiroshima Airport...

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Chubu Branch] Matsubara Hello everyone, I'm Matsubara, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of the Chubu region. Thank you for always reading On Trip JAL. Today, I'd like to introduce the charm of Hamamatsu as seen from the train window of the Tenryu Hamanako Railway, a local train in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and some recommended spots along the line. INDEX ◯Scenery along the Tenryu Hamanako Railway ◯Hana no Mai Sake Brewery ◯Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika ◯Nagasaka Bee Farm Are you familiar with the Tenryu Hamanako Railway (commonly known as the Tenhama Line), a local line that runs along the north shore of Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture? It is a 67.7km long railway line that connects Kakegawa Station to Shinjohara Station, and takes over the section that was formerly a designated local line on the JNR Futamata Line...