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Experience Authentic Japanese Artisanship with Wasuian Samue Rentals

By ninjakotan

Experience Authentic Japanese Artisanship with Wasuian Samue Rentals     Introduction Our company offers rental services for work clothes known as samue, produced by Idaseni Co., Ltd. (brand name: Wasuian) in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture—a city with a rich tradition in textile craftsmanship. Originally, samue was worn by monks as work attire in Zen temples and has spread due to its functionality, durability, and comfort. Nowadays, many craftsmen in workshops also wear them. We aim to provide tourists participating in our traditional crafts experience tours the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the craftsman’s role by wearing samue during their workshop experiences. Enjoy a deeper immersion into the experience of the traditional craft by wearing a samue. Today, we would like to introduce you to Idaseni Co., Ltd. (brand name: Wasuian), where each samue is a product of painstakingly handcrafted techniques developed in the heart of Kiryu’s historic textile industry.     Kiryu: Japan’s Historic Textile Hub Kiryu City, known as the “City of Textiles,” boasts a history of fabric production that stretches back over 1,300 years. The pristine and abundant waters of the Kiryu River have historically been perfect for the intricate processes of dyeing and washing, fostering aread moreExperience Authentic Japanese Artisanship with Wasuian Samue Rentals

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Without Luggage, Escape from Plane Crashes Becomes Easier

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Without Luggage, Escape from Plane Crashes Becomes Easier   In the airplane collision and fire incident at Haneda Airport on January 2, involving a Japan Airlines aircraft and a maritime patrol aircraft, all 379 passengers and crew members of the Japan Airlines plane managed to escape, an event that was reported internationally as a “miraculous escape.” This miraculous escape is attributed to the crew’s accurate evacuation guidance and the calm response of the passengers. A significant factor in the smooth escape was that passengers did not carry their luggage. During an engine trouble incident with a Japan Airlines aircraft at New Chitose Airport in February 2016, many passengers tried to escape with their luggage, leading to congestion in the aisles and chaos inside the aircraft. Although everyone managed to escape, attempting to take luggage could have led to a major disaster. Recently, I rode the Tobu Railway’s Spacia X express train, where I noticed large luggage from foreign tourists protruding into the aisle, obstructing the movement of the conductor and other passengers. In the event of an accident on this express train, such protruding luggage could have hindered escape, potentially leading to fatalities. Quick evacuation is crucial. The obstruction causedread moreWithout Luggage, Escape from Plane Crashes Becomes Easier

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Business Alliance with Tsuruga Group, Leader in the Hotel Industry

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Business Alliance with Tsuruga Group, Leader in the Hotel Industry Our company, EDO KAGURA Corporation, has established a business alliance with four companies of the Tsuruga Group (Tsuruga Resort Co., Ltd., Tsuruga Tourism Development Co., Ltd., Hotel Yamaura Co., Ltd., and Abashiri Hokuten no Oka Co., Ltd., hereinafter referred to as ‘Tsuruga Group’). We have commenced offering our accessible travel service for luggage and language, ‘NINJA KOTAN,’ to guests of the Tsuruga Group from January 1, 2024. Our collaboration extends to 11 lodging facilities of the Tsuruga Group, a top group in Japan’s hotel industry, which is a great honor for us. Today, we are pleased to introduce the Tsuruga Group. The Tsuruga Group was founded in 1955 with the establishment of the Akan Grand Hotel. Since then, overcoming many challenges, their ‘Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga’ won the ‘JTB 2001 Excellent Service Ryokan Hotel’ award, standing at the pinnacle among 4,600 inns nationwide. In 2006, it was ranked first overall in the ‘Top 250 Popular Onsen Ryokan Hotels Chosen by Travel Professionals,’ hosted by the Tourism News Agency, establishing the Tsuruga Group as a top-class lodging group in Japan. In 2009, they launched the ‘Zero Carbon Project’ and wonread moreBusiness Alliance with Tsuruga Group, Leader in the Hotel Industry

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End of Winter Sports: The Climate Change Crisis Threatening Ski Resorts

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End of Winter Sports: The Climate Change Crisis Threatening Ski Resorts   Table of Contents 1: Snowfall Decline in Hokkaido: Almost 70% Notice the Change 2: Artificial Snow Machines in Hokkaido: A Necessary Response? 3: Solutions to Overcome the Crisis   1: Snowfall Decline in Hokkaido: Almost 70% Notice the Change Reflecting on the Hokkaido Newspaper series “European Climate Change: The Crisis in Ski Resorts,” it’s evident that climate change has a profound impact on ski resorts worldwide. European resorts, particularly in the French Alps, face closure due to insufficient snowfall, which may threaten around 71% of European resorts by century’s end. Hokkaido isn’t immune to this trend. According to a survey, 64.5% of ski resorts in the region report shortened seasons, and 67.7% have observed decreased snowfall, affecting the days with powder snow. The closure of La Sambuy ski resort in France after over 60 years in operation is a stark example, reflecting the significant impact on employees and related industries. The shift toward alternative summer activities and sustainable models is gaining momentum, but the challenges are daunting, underscoring the urgency to act now. 2: Artificial Snow Machines in Hokkaido: A Necessary Response? The Hokkaido Newspaper series highlights theread moreEnd of Winter Sports: The Climate Change Crisis Threatening Ski Resorts

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The economic impact of the increased number of senior inbound visitors: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (7)

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The economic impact of the increased number of senior inbound visitors: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (7)   This post is the final installment of our “Travel Divide” discussion. We will analyze the economic impact if the senior (elderly) segment of inbound visitors increases the number of trips they make. The proportion of inbound travelers by age group is 10% for those in their 50s and 5% for those in their 60s or older (according to the Japan Tourism Agency’s “2019 Annual Report on Spending Trends of Foreign Visitors to Japan“), a figure that may surprise many in the travel industry. The 85% of inbound travelers under the age of 40 indicate that a serious “travel divide” is occurring among inbound travelers. Sources: JTB Travel Annual Report 2020; Japan Tourism Agency, “2019 Annual Report on Consumption Trends of Foreign Visitors to Japan.   According to the United Nations State of World Population 2023, the percentage of the population aged 65 and over is 10% for the world and 20% for the more developed regions. The rate of inbound visitors in their 60s and over is 5%, which is still relatively small. On the other hand, Japanese domestic travelers inread moreThe economic impact of the increased number of senior inbound visitors: An Analysis of the “Travel Divide” (7)

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Travel Industry Registration: Stepping into a New Era

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Travel Agency Registration: Stepping into a New Era Our company, EDO KAGURA Corporation, proudly announces a new beginning as a regional travel agency (Tokyo Metropolitan Governor’s Travel Business Registration, Area – No. 8490) as of December 28, 2023. Our initial focus is on promoting the Shinjuku district and its surrounding areas. We aim to spread the allure of Japan worldwide by designing travel products tailored for international tourists. Furthermore, we seek to facilitate tourist flow to regions like Hokkaido, using Shinjuku, especially Kagurazaka, as a hub for travel and transportation information. This new registration in the travel industry presents an excellent opportunity to introduce Japan’s traditional crafts and culture to visitors. We intend to incorporate various traditional craft experiences from Shinjuku and other Tokyo areas into our tours, bringing Japan’s rich culture and history closer to travelers. We are also eager to share the unique values of Japanese spiritual culture, like Zen philosophy, and our simple way of life with the world. Integrating a clothing rental service into our travel products will reduce the baggage burden for travelers, offering a more comfortable travel experience. This innovative approach in the travel industry is a first in the world and aims toread moreTravel Industry Registration: Stepping into a New Era

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Want to visit “Hidden Gems in Japan” on your next trip?

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Want to visit “Hidden Gems in Japan” on your next trip?   Table of Contents 1: Recognized as a “Top Contributor” in the Facebook Group 2: Introducing “Hidden Gems in Japan” 3: Let’s go to “Hidden Gems in Japan”   1: Recognized as a “Top Contributor” in the Facebook Group As some may know, besides this blog, we post daily information in English and Traditional Chinese on SNS (Facebook, Instagram). We are recognized as a “Top Contributor” on the Facebook group “Hidden Gems in Japan (Travel and Stay)” (31,000 followers). We invite everyone interested in “Hidden Gems in Japan” to visit our SNS (Facebook, Instagram). 2: Introducing “Hidden Gems in Japan” As you know, we offer clothing rental and pre-travel concierge services. The pre-travel concierge service provides travelers with tailor-made itineraries. The pre-trip concierge service has received a high user satisfaction rating of 92. We invite you to use our service to create an itinerary filled with “Hidden Gems in Japan.” We are now offering a free pre-trip concierge service to all customers who purchase a clothing rental to celebrate the opening of our online store. We have also created 8 itinerary models, which can be viewed at the linkread moreWant to visit “Hidden Gems in Japan” on your next trip?

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New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com”

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New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com”   Table of Contents 1: New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com” 2: World’s first business 3: Sustainable tourism   1: New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com” Today, 15 March (Wednesday), EDO KAGURA Corporation launched our online store, “ninjakotan.com.” The online store “ninjakotan.com” offers clothing rental and pre-trip concierge services, mainly for international travelers. Through our businesses – clothing rental services and concierge services – we want to realize our purpose of existence (Purpose): to create a society where everyone can move freely and make people happy. We also plan to manage our business in line with our three-point mission (management philosophy): 1: to value diversity and bring out creativity; 2: to overturn common sense and solve problems and challenges; and 3: to strive for integrity and conduct business ethically.   2: World’s first business For many people, it is challenging to understand our costs, and some travelers may be concerned about the price of our services. We want to be an ethical company and recognize that transparency in our operations is essential. That’s why we have decided to disclose our costs and offer our services at the same price as our costs. To theread moreNew Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com”