Merry Christmas! This Christmas season, we wish you peace, faith, and safe travels. This year holds special significance as we mark the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, and for the first time in 100 years, Christmas will be celebrated on December 25, 2025. Explore more
Bringing a fresh travel style and innovative experiences Hanetabi Tours Showcases Innovative Travel Concepts at “Visit Japan Travel & MICE Mart 2025” in Nagoya The annual flagship tourism event, “Visit Japan Travel & MICE Mart 2025,” was held in Nagoya City from September 25 to 28. The first three days were dedicated to travel industry professionals, followed by two days open to the general public. This year, Hanetabi Tours participated in the expo to showcase our new style of travel and innovative products. Our exhibition poster successfully drew considerable attention from attendees and industry partners alike. Through this participation, Hanetabi Tours reaffirmed its commitment to delivering creative, high quality travel solutions that connect people, culture, and unforgettable experiences across Japan and beyond. Explore more
share on Held annually on the Nagara River in Gifu City from mid-May to mid-October, this cormorant fishing tradition boasts a history of more than 1,300 years and was originally practiced as a form of tribute fishing. ➡ Cormorant Fishing Tourhttps://youtu.be/itjbYU_nNjMFishing Method A cormorant master boards a boat with a fire basket mounted at the bow, handling 10–12 cormorants tethered by ropes. The firelight startles ayu fish, prompting the cormorants to catch them in rapid succession. Living in close companionship with the birds, the master and cormorants move in perfect synchrony, skillfully capturing ayu (Sweetfish). This “total entanglement” hunting method, in which the cormorants work together, creates a captivating spectacle for onlookers. Cormorants Wild sea cormorants are captured and undergo 2 – 3 years of training before they are ready…
