Japan Week NY

Japan Week is back in March 2018! March 14-17, 2018 At GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL VANDERBILT HALL Organized by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Japan Week is a promotional tourism event in New York City that celebrates Japan as a premiere travel destination. Free and open to the public, visitors are invited to discover exciting locales all across Japan and to experience the art, crafts, food, and technology of Japanese culture. Japan week is a cooperative effort betwee...n JNTO, diverse businesses in both New York City and Japan, and local governments in Japan. https://www.japanweek.org

Thank you for coming to JAPAN WEEK 2018! We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did.

Come and experience authentic Japanese craftsmanship and culture at Japan WEEK 2018! Did you know you can print out your favorite 3D Trick Art photos right at the event for free? Keep a special printed copy for yourself!

Do you like Japanese food? Katsu sandwiches, Japanese tea, chocolate you can get a full meal at Japan Week! You can also take photos with the Ramen 3D Trick Art. Share all your photos with the hashtag #JapanWeekNYC2018 to enter our photo contest and win a special prize! Make sure to also check our insta stories!

Japan Week 2018 is finally open! From instrammable 3D Trick Art to booths filled with culture and food, there is something for everyone! Japan Week 2018 will go on until March 17th, 2018. Stop by to enjoy the fun!

The ‘Come to Japan’ Booth at Japan Week Features Japan Trip Giveaway & Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI https://www.prnewswire.com//come-to-japan-booth-at-japan-w HP... http://us.jnto.go.jp/cometojapan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh3onXAPvco See more

Japan Week 2018!!https://www.japanweek.org It’s finally Japan Week 2018, from tomorrow we will be holding our event for 4 days at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. We are having seven 3D Trick Art that will let you experience iconic tourists spots and Japanese culture while still being in NYC! During the event, we will also be conducting a photo contest PHOTO CONTEST #JapanWeekNYC2018. Take a photo with your favorite 3D trick art and participate in a photo contest... for a chance to win a prize. (learn more here http://bit.ly/2FP9iM9 ) Japan Week 2018 spans 4 days, so make sure to stop by before it ends! Delicious Japanese food will also be on sale. We can’t wait to see you there!

This year for Japan Week, we will be conducting a photo contest in which visitors can participate by posting their 3D Trick Art photos on their Instagram with the hashtag #JapanWeekNYC2018. Participants can enter for a chance to win a Fujifilm instax camera, and other exciting Japanese merchandise provided by our exhibitors and sponsors. Follow @japanweek on Instagram & make sure your profile is public. Take a picture with the 3D Trick Art at Japan Week 2018 ... Post the pictures on your Instagram with the hashtag #JapanWeekNYC2018 Among the pictures with the #JapanWeekNYC2018 hashtag, people will be selected to win an assortment of Japanese merchandise provided by our exhibitors and sponsors. After the event, we will announce the winners on our SNS accounts below. Instagram: @japanweek The deadline is Sunday March 18th, 2018 at 11:59 p.m! We are excited to have you participate in our last #jw_prize! #jw_prize#jw_tell_us_about_japan Rule: http://bit.ly/2tJvhPZ

Lastly, Three Famous Cherry Blossom Sights in Tohoku owns Kakunodate Samurai District in Akita Prefecture, Senboku city. Kakunodate Samurai District is rich in history and culture. The area around the Hinokinai River in Kakunodate seems frozen in time and is sometimes referred to as the Little Kyoto of Michinoku. Yoshino cherry trees border the river, while weeping cherry trees line streets of old samurai residences. Visit at the right time to see all of Kakunodate dyed in exquisite pink. http://kakunodate-kanko.jp/language/en/

Another cherry blossom park owned by Three Famous Cherry Blossom Sights in Tohoku is called Kitakami tenshochi park in Iwate Prefecture, Kitakami city. Come in late April to enjoy some of the most spectacular cherry blossom sites in Japan. Until the beginning of May, over 10,000 cherry trees are in full bloom in Kitakami’s 725 acre Tenshochi park, with a 2 km path along the Kitakami River, lined with 100 year-old trees. Tenshochi park is officially listed as one of the Top 100 japanese Cherry Blossom Sites and Top 3 Cherry Blossom Sites in the Tohoku Area. A variety of activities and beautiful scenery can be enjoyed all year round in and around the park. http://www.kitakami-kanko.jp/english/

As Spring approaches, wouldn’t you want to walk under the beautiful Cherry Blossoms of Japan? The Three Famous Cherry Blossom Sights in Tohoku owns cherry blossom parks in the northern part of Japan. Hirosaki Park in the Aomori prefecture boasts 2,600 cherry trees and holds an annual festival. This year, they will be celebrating their 100th anniversary! The park offers spectacular, Instagram-worthy scenery, including a carpet of cherry blossom petals that at times covers the castle moat. http://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/en/

Wondering what other 3D Trick Art will be at Japan Week? NYC has so many great Sushi restaurants, but this Sushi will be like no other! Take the ultimate instagrammable shot with this 3D Trick Art and let all your friends see you as Sushi! That’s right, YOU instead of seafood will be the appetizing ingredient layered on top. Don’t miss out on taking pictures with our other 3D Trick Art as well, ranging from popular tourist spots to authentic Japanese culture.

Have you ever seen the snow monsters of Mount Zao? Mount Zao, located in Yamagata prefecture, is known for its unique aberrations of snow covered trees which form into what looks like snow monsters. These monsters are formed due to thick mists that blow over and freeze the trees during the winter. During the day these snow-covered trees dazzle in the light and at night they seem like monsters that popped out from a movie. Come take a look at this winter wonderland known uniquely only to Japan! http://www.jnto.go.jp/e/regional/yamagata/zao_yamagata.html

Have you ever heard of All Nippon Airways Co.Ltd. and JR East? If not, come Join All Nippon Airways Co.Ltd. and JR East at the Japan Week 2018 Runway to Railway booth! Experience ANA via VR goggles, pose for a fun trick art photo of you riding a plane or train, and don’t miss the kid-friendly miniature Shinkansen bullet train. Japan’s leading transportation companies will highlight the cities of Sendai and Niigata. These two charming cities are located within easy reach b...y plane or train, and each serves as a convenient base for exploring the northern end of Japan’s main island Honshu. Throughout the large region, visitors can enjoy historic temples, magnificent castles, and natural beauty. Relax in a hot spring or challenge yourself on a ski slope. Let ANA and JR East carry you to this marvelous part of Japan. Come and see why Runway to Railway is the way to see Japan. [ANA] http://www.fly-ana.com [JR East] http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/