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Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, we have a special present for our followers – we’re giving away one FREE return ticket to Japan!✈️🎉🇯🇵​ New Year, new adventures - tell us what you dream of doing in Japan in summer, and you could win a return flight with Japan Airlines to make those dreams come true!​ Here’s how to enter:​ 1️⃣ Like this post 👍​ 2️⃣ Follow us on Instagram @visitjapanau and @japanairlines ✈️​ 3️⃣ In 50 words or less, comment on what you want to do during summer in Japan and why!​ 🍧🏖️🎆 Whether it’s hiking in Hokkaido, relaxing on Okinawa’s beaches, or enjoying summer festivals – we want to hear about your summer dreams in Japan!​ The competition starts at 12:00 AM (AEDT) on 1 January, 2025, and closes at 11:59 PM (AEDT) on 22 January, 2025. The winner will be announced and contacted on 3 February, 2025 via direct message on Instagram or Facebook.​ Important Details:​ - Competition is open to Australian and New Zealand residents only.​ - Ticket will be economy class. - Flights will depart from Sydney or Melbourne, and arrive in Tokyo. Winners residing outside of Sydney and Melbourne must over the cost of their own transport to these cities for departure. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.​ Full terms and conditions in bio. 🚨 Beware of fraudulent accounts: We will never ask for bank or credit card details. Only respond to messages from our verified account with a blue checkmark.​ Good luck!

Witness the spellbinding beauty of Mishaka Pond in Nagano Prefecture!🌲✨ The tranquil waters reflect a stunning mirror image of the surrounding landscape, creating a picturesque scene year-round📷 Each season offers a unique view, and in winter, snow and ice transform the landscape into a stunning wonderland❄️🌟 NOTE: For your own safety and to protect the flora and fauna of Mishaka Pond, please stay outside the fence when visiting. 📸 @kuronyankotan #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_gofurther #Nagano #Mishakapond #Nature #JapanNature #ExploreJapan

Venture across some of Japan's most enchanting bridges! 🌉 From floating pathways to vine-woven crossings, these bridges aren’t just for getting across—they’re adventures waiting to happen. 1. Bridge of Dreams, Sumatakyo (Shizuoka) A bridge that lives up to its name! The Bridge of Dreams in Shizuoka Prefecture crosses the emerald green waters of the Oma Dam Lake, offering a tranquil and picturesque walk among lush mountains.✨ @mintimu 2. Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge (Aomori) Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge is Japan’s longest triple arch wooden bridge and it is said that those who cross it will live a long life! The bridge offers stunning views of Mt. Iwaki, perfect for those seeking Japan’s scenic beauty off-the-beaten-path. 🐦 @tsugaruvidro 3. Mugiyama Floating Bridge, Okutama (Tokyo) Walk on water—almost! The Mugiyama Floating Bridge in Okutama lets you glide across the lake’s surface while surrounded by forested mountains. A hidden gem just a train ride from Tokyo! 🌿🌊 @masayuki.kato.jp 4. Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi (Nagano) Surrounded by the majestic Northern Japan Alps, the Kappa Bridge is a gateway to Kamikochi’s pristine nature. Snap a photo, soak in the view, and maybe spot a mischievous Kappa water spirit! 🏞️ 5. Sada Chinkabashi (Kochi) Low yet mighty, the Sada Chinkabashi submersible bridge was built without rails to withstand floods, and is a symbol of the Shimanto River area. Rent a bicycle from the nearby Nakamura Station and explore, taking time to relax on the bridge while taking in the crystal-clear waters of the Shimanto River. 🌊 6. Vine Bridges (Kazura Bridge), Iya Valley, Tokushima Hold your breath and take a step! The Kazura Vine Bridges in Iya Valley offer a thrilling walk suspended over a gorge, surrounded by untouched wilderness. Do you dare cross? 🌉🌿 #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_gofurther #Bridge #Engineering #JapanAwaits #IyaValley #Nagano #JapanTrip #Shizuoka

Get ready for the wonder of Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara! ⛰️ 🔥 Every January, this fiery tradition lights up the ancient capital, with flames spreading over the mountain and casting a mystical glow on temples below. The night begins with a solemn torch-lighting at Kasuga Taisha Shrine, leading to a grand bonfire—and just as the flames rise, fireworks burst into the sky, painting the night in vibrant colours. 🎇 TIP: The ceremony can be seen from all around the city, but for the best view head to Nara Park and surrounding areas. 📷 @ganbaredragons #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_gofurther #Nara #NaraPark #Temples #Shrines #Culture #Fire #Wakakusa #JapanAwaits

Do you know where this is in Japan? Difficulty: ★★☆ This iconic bridge connects mainland Tokyo to the man-made island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay. 🌉✨ Powered by solar lights, it’s usually illuminated in soft pink, white, and green but transforms into rainbow colours during special occasions. Take a stroll along its 1.7 km lower deck—choose the north walkway for views of Tokyo Tower or the south walkway for stunning sights of Tokyo Bay and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. 🗼🗻 A perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of Tokyo, day or night! 🌇 #VisitJapanAU #Tokyo #Odaiba #RainbowBridge #NightView #TokyoExplore

Step into Kyoto’s Kitchen at Nishiki Market 🍣 Spanning 400 years of history, Nishiki Market is a bustling hub of culinary delights and local culture. With some 130 vendors, this bustling market offers everything from fresh seafood and pickled vegetables to intricate Kyoto ceramics and green tea from Uji. Be sure to try some of Kyoto’s delicacies like creamy yuba (tofu skin), savoury mackerel sushi, or Kyoto-style sweet omelettes known as dashimaki tamago. Got a sweet tooth? Soy milk doughnuts and ice cream are market favourites. 🍵 Tag someone you would love to explore this culinary treasure trove with! #VisitJapanAU #Kyoto #NishikiMarket #Market #FoodieFeature #JapaneseFood #FoodandDrink #Sushi #Shopping

A fiery farewell to fulfilled wishes! 🔥 Daruma dolls are popular good luck charms in Japan. The tradition is simple: fill in the left eye when you make a wish, and fill in the other when it comes true. At Shorinzan Darumaji in Gunma Prefecture, the purported birthplace of daruma, you’ll find them in all sizes and colour - each representing unique hopes and dreams. ✨ Each year visitors return their daruma to be burned in a ritual of gratitude, releasing old wishes and making space for new ones. One main ritual is held on 15 January, and smaller ones follow spontaneously throughout the year 📷 @‌yu__55__ #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_gofurther #Takasaki #Gunma #Daruma #Culture #Tradition #NewYears #DarumaTemple #JapanHoliday #LuckyCharm

🔴🔵100 Days to Go!!🔵🔴 3 January marks 100 days until the opening of EXPO 2025🎉 This global event will showcase the best in innovation, culture, and sustainability, bringing together nations from around the world to explore what the future holds. From cutting-edge technology to breathtaking art and immersive experiences, EXPO 2025 promises to be an unforgettable journey. Not to mention, you may be able to run into the adorable mascot character, Myaku-Myaku! Ready to be inspired, connect with diverse cultures, and witness ground-breaking ideas in action? The countdown is on! @expo2025japan #100DaystoGo #EXPO2025 #大阪関西万博 #JAPAN #日本 #KANSAI #関西 #OSAKA #大阪 #いのち輝く未来社会のデザイン #DesigningFutureSocietyforOurLives

Look into the past, present and future when you visit the Tower of the Sun in Osaka! 🌞✨ The iconic Tower of the Sun is more than just a sculpture—it's a symbol of life’s cycle, representing the energies of all things in the universe that are created throughout time. The three faces of the tower represent the past (the ‘Black Sun’ on the back) the present (the ‘Face of the Sun’ on the front), and the future (the ‘Golden Mask’ at the top). Located in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, it garnered lots of attention from visitors during the event, and with the Expo 2025 coming up in Osaka, it’s the perfect chance to pay a visit! 📷 @rusvisuals #VisitJapanAU #WorldExpo #Expo1970 #Expo2025 #ToweroftheSun #Osaka #Japan #TaroOkamoto

Thank you for a wonderful year! ✨ As we approach the end of 2024, join us in the 'joya-no-kane’ tradition at Kyoto’s Chion-in Temple. On New Year’s Eve, temple bells around the country are rung 108 times. According to Buddhism, there are 108 worldly desires, and each ring of the bell is a symbolic release, helping us let go of the past and step into the new year with a fresh start.🔔 This massive bell takes seventeen monks working in unison to strike, their voices echoing ‘ee hitotsu!’ (one more!) and ‘sore!’ ('now!’), creating a beautiful moment of unity and renewal. 🔔 Wishing you all a wonderful end to the year and we look forward to bringing you more Japan travel inspiration in 2025! 🤗 📷 @chion_in #VisitJapanAU #Kyoto #Chionin #NewYearsEve #NYE2024 #JapaneseCulture #Temple

Discover the magic of Tokyo from the sky at Tokyo Skytree!👀🌟 For the best way to appreciate Tokyo's grandeur from above, head up to the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree, Japan’s tallest structure, for a panoramic view of the city below. By night, Tokyo Skytree dazzles with lights that change colors each evening, creating an unforgettable, magical atmosphere🌙💖 Indulge in the awe-inspiring sights and captivating light shows unique to iconic Tokyo Skytree! 📸CREDIT: @pomu_no_ao #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_gofurther #Tokyo #Sumida #TokyoSkytree #SkytreeTokyo　#Japantravel #visitTokyo #TokyoJapan #exploreTokyo #Tokyolandmarks

Zao’s famous snow monsters await! ❄️ Carve your way down the slopes of Zao Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture, where towering frost-covered trees - known as ‘snow monsters’ - create a magical wintery landscape. These giants, formed by fierce icy storms, line the runs with their frozen, otherworldly forms, adding a unique thrill to every descent. Alternatively, hop on the Zao Ropeway for a bird’s-eye view. For an even more unique experience, take the ropeway at night or board the Night Cruiser snowmobile to see the monsters illuminated with colourful lights. The frost-covered trees can be seen from December to February and are typically at their peak in February. 🌲✨ 📷 @zamakun__sb #VisitJapanAU #VisitJP_gofurther #Yamagata #Zao #ZaoOnsen #SnowMonsters #Snow #Winter #Jappow #Japow #Snowboarding