After a long period of the tourism industry being affected by the policies of countries to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, in 2023, many countries have reopened flights, including Japan and Vietnam. This is good news for those who love to travel in general and those who have special feelings for Japan, when they have the opportunity to visit many cities of the Land of the Rising Sun.
With the desire to introduce the places, cuisines and activities that tourists can experience when coming to Nagasaki and Saga, as well as consider new destinations for the upcoming itinerary to visit Japan, Nagasaki Prefectural Tourism Association and Saga Prefectural Tourism Association in collaboration with Kilala Media Company organized the seminar "Tourism in Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture, Japan".
Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan has a long historical relationship with Vietnam.
Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan has a long-standing historical relationship with Vietnam since the period of the Red Seal Ship trade in the Edo period (1603-1868). Today, the image of the “Red Seal Ship” – evidence of the good relationship between the two sides – still exists in the Okunchi Festival in Nagasaki. In addition, as a port city, Nagasaki has been deeply influenced and is a place where Japanese, Chinese and European cultures and cuisines intersect.
Meanwhile, neighboring Saga Prefecture, located right next to Fukuoka, the gateway to Kyushu, not only has a prime location but is also a land full of tourist attractions from landscapes, cuisine to hot springs. In particular, Saga is home to Japan's ceramic traditions such as the ceramic towns of Karatsu, Arita and Imari.
Nagasaki and Saga have many unique landmarks and interesting landscapes.
At the event, representatives from Nagasaki and Saga provinces will share about unique landmarks, interesting landscapes and exciting activities for those who want to have a wonderful time in Japan.
In addition, Mr. Shusuke Uchida - Deputy Chief Representative of Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) in Vietnam, also spoke about: the status of flights between Japan and Vietnam, and the plan to promote visits to Japan of the JNTO Hanoi office.
