New York, New York – July 14^th 2010 – KIE/Kintetsu International is proud to offer an privileged VIP group tour to Kumamoto on Kyushu Island.  What makes this tour special is the personal guidance of the world-renowned Kumamoto expert, Mr. Ken Takenaga, the North American representative of this region. With Mr. Takenaga as your guide, you will receive VIP treatment as well as access to unique areas of the island. Experience Kumamoto, the "Heart of Japan", as well as highlights in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima.

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New York City, New York – June 30, 2010. The result from the latest survey of Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) re-claimed Japan as one of the safest destinations in the world.  Their 2010 Global Peace Index (GPI) was released on June 8, 2010, in which Japan is ranked as the third safest country in the world, following New Zealand and Iceland.  Although Japan has been well known for high level of safety, this ranking reassures the advantages of Japan tourism for family travelers.

New York City, New York – April 7, 2010. In Japan’s Visit Japan Year, the Japan Tourism Agency unveiled the new campaign logo on April 6, 2010.  The new logo is accompanied by a new copy “Japan.  Endless Discovery,” and is designed with Japan’s iconic cherry blossom element, which represents Japan’s natural beauty, tradition, culture, cuisine and arts.  Japan’s new copy implies that Japan is the destination with countless cultural and historic interests, encouraging travelers to see Japan as a destination for multiple visits.