How the Reopening of Japan Is Like a Japanese Tea Ceremony

Michiaki Yamada, executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the rebound in visitors his country is seeing from all over the world, especially the U.S. He also discusses how the traditional tea ceremony is able to represent so many facets of Japan, including its economy, society and culture. For more information on Japan, on the U.S. East Coast call 212-757-5640 or email infornyc@jnto.go.jp; on the U.S. West Coast, call 213-623-1952, email infolax@jnto.go.jp; or visit www.japan.travel.

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