| Business
Meeting in Japan !!!
Among
the many art forms of Japan is that of the business meeting.
As
with any art form, each work of art--each meeting--must be perfect:
the setting, the accommodations, the cuisine, the after-meeting entertainment.
In short, every detail, whether the meeting is for ten people or one
thousand.
Japan
is among the worlds cleanest, safest, most orderly countries,
the perfect atmosphere in which to get things done. And with the very
favorable exchange rate, an international meeting in Japan offers much
better value than in the past, and substantially better value than meeting
in places with currencies that may presently be over-valued.
Beauty,
efficiency, attention to detail, and pleasure in the result:
the Japanese art of the business meeting.
Let
us show you!
Bring
the children , ask about our special
programs for teens and children

Special theme parties or the location you choose for your wedding party
provide some of the most lasting memories of your program.
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| Visiting
markets may be one of the most interesting way to encounter
different cultures when traveling. In Japan, markets called
"Ichiba" have distinct local flavors both in atmosphere and
the types of products sold. In this volume, we would like to
introduce some of the most famous and interesting markets throughout
Japan.When visiting these markets, you will not only find local
goods, but will also be able to experience the Japanese way
of living.
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| Tsukiji
Market
(Hours: 5:00-13:00/Closed: Sunday, National holidays, Wednesdays
(Twice a month))
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If
you are a gourmet, you will not want to miss the visit to Tsukiji
Fish Market, known as the "kitchen" of Tokyo. Tsukiji is the
largest fish market in the world and an estimated 17% of the
world's total fish catch passes through its gates. The frantic
action begins around 5am and winds down by mid-morning. An early
bird may be able to catch the main attraction, the "seri" (tuna
auction), which starts before 6am. (Access is limited)
The premises fill up as fish retailers, sushi chefs and restaurateurs
converge to purchase daily supplies of whatever is freshest
and in season.
Even if you can’t see the auctions, there's still plenty to
see in the alleys outside the wholesale market. Besides scores
of fish stores, there are stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables,
dried mushrooms, seaweed, tea, pickles, as well as ceramics
and kitchenware.
For breakfast, you can sit alongside the market workers at sushi
restaurants and sample some of the freshest sushi or sashimi
in Japan.
The Indian-style Tsukiji Honganji Temple across the road from
Tsukiji Station is also worth a look.
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Nishiki Market
(Hours & Closed: Differs for each shop)
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Kyoto
is known for its many culinary delicacies, and you can find
most of them at Nishiki Ichiba (Nishiki Market).
While the massive Tsukiji Market can be confusing, this narrow
shopping arcade is only about 400 meters in length, on a street
called "Nishiki-koji" (koji, meaning small street), with just
over a 100 vendors.
Nishiki Ichiba consisted mostly of fish markets when it first
opened its doors about 400 years ago. You can still hear fishmongers
shouting out, "Irasshaimase" (Welcome!), but now the street
is also lined with shops selling meat, dried goods, side dishes,
yuba (dried tofu skin) and Kyoto vegetables. There is such a
variety of products that there is a saying in Kyoto: "There
is no kind of food that you can't find at Nishiki."
This "kitchen of Kyoto," as it is called, comes alive early
in the morning, but some stores remain open until late in the
afternoon.
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Takayama Asaichi
(Hours : Summer 6:00-12:00, Winter: 7:00-12:00 /Usually open
every day)
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| There
are two morning markets in Takayama, the one in front of Takayama
Jinya, the old Goverment House, and the one along the Miyagawa
River.
Both started in the Edo Period (1600-1868) as markets of rice,
mulberry trees, and flowers, and grew during the Meiji period
(about 100 years ago) when farmers' wives began to bring vegetables
fresh from the fields.
Held every morning throughout the entire year, here you can
find local vegetables, fruits, mountain vegetables, pickles,
and much more. You will also see townspeople selling hand-made
crafts, such as "sarubobo," the mascot of Takayama.
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