Kinko Bay Tidings ~ Summer 2020 Edition
Enjoy a trip around Kagoshima with Japan`s new Go to TravelCampaign
If you have yet to hear about Japan`s Go toTravel Campaign, it is a government subsidy
to stimulate the economy by encouraging
domestic travel, and bringing business back to
local tourism/hospitality industry, many ofwhich wereforced

tocloseduring

thecoronavirus state of emergency.

The Go to Travel Campaign began on July 22nd, where travelers received a 35% discount on
their travel expenses until August 31. More than 2 million people were reported to have usedthe subsidy program in the first month.
From September 1, travelers receive the 35% discount plus an extra 15% discount in theform of vouchers that can be used at their travel destination. This comes to a total of 50% off
the cost of user’s trip. The campaign is expected to continue until 31 January, 2021.
If you want to make use of the Go to Travel Campaign, Kagoshima is the place to go! There
are plenty of attractions from famous tourist spots such as Sakurajima and Yakushima, tohot springs and delicious local cuisine.
To receive the discount, you’ll need to book your trip with businesses that are registered withthe campaign. Most major Japanese travel agencies are included in the promotion and, once
it's integrated with their booking systems, you’ll pay the discounted price when booking
directly through the agency. The airfare will also be included in the discount if booked
through a registered travel agency.
The Go to Campaign will release a list ofparticipating businesses and locations. This
will include souvenir shops, restaurants,
tourist attractions and activities. Coupons are
non-refundableandyoucannot

receivechange when you pay with the coupons.

They will be distributed in physical and electronic form, and you’ll receive them via yourtravel agencies or at your hotel.
Guest houses, dormitories, hostels, capsule hotels, bungalows, cottages etc. are eligible forthe discount if they are registered for the campaign.

Kagoshima`s Multi-lingual Service “Sun Sun Call”
While living in a foreign country can be a very exciting and rewarding experience, language
barriers can make even tasks in daily life a difficult process.
To help overcome this problem, the multi-lingual service “Sun Sun Call Kagoshima” wasestablished as a guidance service that answers inquiries for foreigners in 7 different
languages including English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.
It is supported by a third party caller at the Multi-lingual Interpretation Centre for inquiries
relating to:Feel free to contact
Sun Sun Call Kagoshima
at these times!

○ Procedures at the Kagoshima City Hall
○ Event information○ Trash collection days
○ Looking for medical facilities that can speak foreign languages○ Where to evacuate in the event of a disaster.
○ Facility guidance etc.

For further information - Tel: 099-808-3333 Fax: 808-2525

The appeal of Sakurajima, one of the most prominent active
volcanos in the world
Across the Kinko Bay 4km east of Kagoshima city lies Sakurajima, one of the mostactive volcanos in the world and the symbol of Kagoshima. Sakurajima has anelevation of 1,117 meters at the tallest peak (Kitadake) and a circumference of 52km.
Believed to have formedsome 26,000 years ago,
there have been 17 major
eruptions since its formation
andneardailysmalleruptions
since1955.
Despite this, according to a2015 estimate an estimated4600 people are believed tobe living on the island.
While being one of the most active volcanoes on earth makes it a rare andextraordinary wonder in itself, combined with various parks and walking trails, theisland is blessed with natural hot springs and unique beautiful scenery. Why notcome and see for yourself what the active volcano island has to offer?

About Kinko Bay Tidings
Produced by: Kagoshima International Exchange Foundation
Editors: Nathan Talbot (English), Songhui Lee (Korean) (Coordinators for International Relations, Kagoshima City)
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