Upcoming Samurai & Ninja Festival 2019 in November! 10/23/2019

Travel from the new Reiwa era into the Warring States period with this fun family event on November 10th, 2019. There's lots to look forward to, with the March of the Samurai Lords, matchlock gun firings, falconry shows, food booths, and more! See times and locations for this year on the updated event page below.

Samurai & Ninja Festival 2019 Event Page

Aichi Prefecture Releases Free Wi-Fi App for Foreign Travelers 9/20/2019

Introducing the Easy-to-Use App “Aichi Free Wi-Fi Connect” As part of creating a travel-friendly environment for foreign visitors, Aichi Prefecture has released an application (hereafter “app”) in multiple languages that allows travelers to easily connect to free Wi-Fi. With this app, Aichi Prefecture hopes to help foreign visitors experience a stress-free stay, to provide access to safety information in times of disaster, and to generally encourage the steady increase of overseas visitors. Start Date: September 20th, 2019 (Friday) from 10:00 AM Intended Users: Foreign Travelers to Japan Target OS: Android *: Currently in the application process with Apple to make the app available for iOS users. More information will be released as soon as approval has been obtained. Supported Languages: English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, Thai, Japanese How to Use: From Google Play, download the “Kokosil” app, and select “AICHI Free Wi-Fi Connect.” To take full advantage of available wi-fi, it is also recommended to download both the “Japan Connected-Free Wi-Fi” and “TRAVEL JAPAN Wi-Fi” apps. Usage Cost: Free *: Please note that data costs incurred when downloading the app are the responsibility of the user.

[Nishio-City] Previously planned for July 27, Kira Fireworks Festival has been postponed until Aug. 17. 7/26/2019

Kira Fireworks Festival (Kira Hanabi Taikai)

A New Travel Site Especially for Rugby Fans 7/16/2019

In anticipation of large numbers of overseas visitors coming to watch rugby games in Aichi Prefecture this autumn, this new web site provides rugby fans with useful travel information. Find the best places to go for a highly memorable Aichi time!

View the "Welcome to the Heart of Japan, Aichi" Web Site Here

The 2019 Hattori Hanzo Ninja Team Meets with Aichi Governor Omura 6/4/2019

New ninja member “Satori” is a seasoned performer with a background in contemporary and modern dance. After being presented to Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura, Satori showed off his acrobatic skills in a short performance with other members of the ninja team.

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