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Your Assignment: Submit a Photo, Win a Trip on the Inaugural Flight of ANA's Boeing 787

August 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM | by | Comment (1)

You've likely heard so, so much about Boeing's new airplane, the 787 Dreamliner and you've likely kind of listened and kind of not, because if it doesn't effect your life right away, it's not that big of a deal, right? Well, it is kind of a huge deal, and thanks to a new contest from All Nippon Airways, you could be one of the privileged few flying on the high-tech new plane's inaugural trip to the skies.

Of course it's a contest, so let's talk details. The contest only just opened, and the entry period runs through September 5. To enter, you've got to show your love for the 787 in a photograph that shows both your smiles and the numbers "787." Examples are pretty bland: the numbers on a birthday cake, toasting it into a piece of bread...we know you can do better, intrepid Jaunted readers!

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Everything You Need to Know About 'The New Spirit' of Qantas and Jetstar Japan

August 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM | by | Comments (0)

Oh boy, where to start with all the Qantas news that dropped last night/early morning Aussie time? If you're accustomed to flying the big red kangaroo around or you've always wanted to make that trip down under on the country's flag carrier airline, pay attention because not only is Qantas making very big passenger-effecting changes, but they're also starting whole new airlines!

Let's break down Qantas' "New Spirit" in bulletpoints:

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AirAsia Hearts ANA, and Both Heart Bringing Cheap Flights to Japan

Where: Japan
July 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM | by | Comments (0)

It seems like every week there’s news of some major international carrier looking to get into the low-cost carrier business. This week it’s all about All Nippon Airways, as the carrier is obviously looking to stay busy while it sits patiently waiting for the first delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. However, they’re not going it alone, as it looks like they may be partnering with Air Asia in order to do the LCC thing.

Apparently things have advanced way past the drawing board, and there's even the possibility details will be released in an announcement next week. The rumors are that both airlines will team up to start the new carrier with a base in Japan serving most domestic destinations along with spots in the general region. We’re thinking that means—at least at first—that there will be no super cheap deals between LAX and NRT.

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Awesome Travel Contest Alert: Win a 101-Day Trip to All 47 Prefectures of Japan

Where: Japan
July 13, 2011 at 2:42 PM | by | Comments (0)

Since Japan was hit by a tsunami last spring the country's tourism industry has been struggling, even though most areas are completely safe and ready to welcome back tourists. TravelVolunteer.net wants to remind people that Japan is still a great travel destination, and so they've launched an online contest to win a 101-day trip to the country.

The winner will depart on September 15, 2011 to visit all of Japan’s 47 prefectures and share their impression of each location through blog updates and social networks. All of the selected traveler's accommodations and airfare will be covered.

The reason for such an awesome contest? Hiroshi Kuchiki, founder of The Real Japan/Magellan Resorts (sponsor of the contest), explains:

After seeing the coverage about Japan in the media, we felt some important information was missing: although it encountered a terrible disaster which claimed thousands of lives, Japan as a country was NOT entirely destroyed. We decided to create this project to show that Japan still is a safe & wonderful country to visit and promote it amongst the world's travelers

To apply, visit TravelVolunteer.net, but do it soon since the deadline is July 31.

[Photo: TravelMaharishi]

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Take a Video Tour of ANA's Big, Beautiful Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Its Wine Nook

June 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

MMMM! Have you seen? ANA (All Nippon Airways) just unveiled the special livery which will adorn the first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners they receive, which will hopefully hit the skies full of paying passengers as soon as this autumn. We can thank the Paris Air Show for the news, and for the release of a walkthrough video of the new plane.

Get ready to wipe the drool from your chin...

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Take a Four-Day Voluntourism Break in Japan to Help Locals Recover from the Tsunami

Where: Japan
June 22, 2011 at 3:31 PM | by | Comments (0)

The TV cameras may be gone but that doesn't mean all is well in Japan. The country still needs support after the massive tsunami that hit in March and Inside Japan Tours has a way for you to help.

The tour company has created a 4-day volunteering tour to Tohoku where participants will work with RQ Citizens Disaster Relief Network Japan cleaning and restoring damaged houses and schools, shoveling rubble or clearing parks.

The package includes transportation from Tokyo, accommodations, meals, equipment and an English-speaking interpreter. Airfare is not included. Upcoming trips are scheduled to leave on July 7, July 21, August 4, and August 18. Packages start at $725. For more information visit InsideJapanTours.com.

[Photo: Tiryimyim.com]

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Go to Tokyo. Now! Insane Deal Gets You Flights and Four Nights' Hotel for $780

May 24, 2011 at 2:10 PM | by | Comments (0)

Just when we thought we'd found one of the best travel deals for post-earthquake Tokyo, up pops an even sweeter bargain. This $780 airfare including four nights hotel deal found by Frommers is making us think of canceling already booked trips to hop across the Pacific to Japan.

How can it possibly be so cheap? As Frommer's states, "this is a desperation offer designed to shock the American travel industry into once again considering tourism to Japan." Also, it's only valid for June travel and from select departure cities for select hotels in Tokyo. The participating airlines are pretty solid choices, though: ANA, Japan Airlines and United/Continental.

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File Under "OMG OMG": Fly to Tokyo This Summer for $588 TOTAL (or Less) on Delta

Where: Tokyo, Japan
May 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM | by | Comments (3)

Sometimes an airfare deal so sweet comes along, that it's almost impossible to resist. And—if you think about the current under-$600 deals on Delta in terms of new shoes (4-ish pairs), iPads (1), or Starbucks coffees (100), it really doesn't seem so bad.

You heard us right—Delta has just dropped prices on their routes to Tokyo, to Haneda Airport in particular, which just happens to have a sparkling new international terminal waiting for you. Try searching any US city to airport code HND, and you'll find fares like $582 from San Francisco, $588 from New York or Chicago and $564 from Los Angeles. These prices are roundtrip, total including taxes, and some are direct and some include stopovers.

Now here's the really awesome part:

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Google Now Mapping the Inside of Japanese Businesses, Everything Else

Where: Japan
May 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM | by | Comments (0)

Google continues to make progress on their project of enabling you to see the world without ever leaving your house (sadly, not totally a joke). The company is adding more and more information to Google Maps, this time encouraging Japanese businesses to upload panoramic images of their stores to Google's Business Photos database, which is hooked into Google Places, which of course is embedded in Google Maps. The Japanese focus is part of a broader roll out, with Business Photos accepting images from US, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

The upshot is that, metaphorically but not really, you'll soon be able to navigate your way "inside" restaurants and shops digitally on Google Maps. Just like with other photos in the application, users will be able to pan, tilt, and zoom the 3D panoramic images of business. CNN's hyperlocal Asia travel site CNNGo, showing an admirable awareness of cultural sensibilities, mused that the feature will especially appeal to their "more shy" Japanese readers. We imagine that users elsewhere will find plenty of other uses, above and beyond the wow factor.

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Tweet of the Week: You Can Count on the Cherry Blossoms

April 12, 2011 at 5:30 PM | by | Comments (0)

We love Tuesdays. Why, you ask? Because the day brings many travel tips and quips as "Travel Tuesday" on Twitter, and we're going to share our favorite with you. Got an avid travel twitterer we should follow? Let us know.

Words can't even begin to adequately describe the tragedy and destruction that the earthquakes and tsunami have brought to Japan recently. Therefore we can't expect tweets to do so, either. On the bright side, the Japanese people are strong and hopeful, with eyes already on the future and progressing through this rough time. Likewise is ANA, Japan's leading international airline. Today they tweeted something so beautifully simple, which in a away already indicates that things are getting back on track:

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Mickey Mouse Isn't Letting an Earthquake and Tsunami End His Fun in Asia

April 7, 2011 at 9:12 AM | by | Comments (0)

April is a big month for Disney when it comes to its theme parks in Asia. It seems like we’ve been talking about the House of Mouse opening up a new park in China for some time now, but it looks like tomorrow is the day when the bulldozers, shovels, and cranes finally arrive in Shanghai. The official groundbreaking is set for April 8—assuming all goes according to plan.

It takes quite some time for all those iconic Disney rides and attractions to be built from the ground up, so don’t expect to visit anytime soon. As of now, they’re thinking that it’s going to take about five years or so. The city of Shanghai has created a special tourist zone just for the park, and they’ve set aside just shy of 2,000 acres for hotels, parking lots, and a lake. They’ll also be adding a stop to their subway system too, so accessing Mickey will be pretty simple.

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Get a Great Meal in NYC, Give Greatly to the Red Cross in Japan

March 24, 2011 at 12:21 PM | by | Comments (0)

There's no reason in trying to disguise our love for New York restaurants or for Japan as we sure talk about both often enough, but rarely is it that these passions come together for anything other than excellent sushi; now, they're combining for charity. According to Crain's, restaurants around New York City have banded together to donate 5% of their total sales from March 23-30 and donate them to the Red Cross' efforts in Japan.

Participating restaurants are of all cuisines; there's the ramen restaurant Ippudo, trendy Mercer Kitchen in Soho, and French Rockefeller Center spot Brasserie Ruhlmann. The latter will be perfect for those who orchestrated this whole thing, because it's NBC Universal that's behind the warm-heartedness of it all. Maybe we'll see Jack Donaghy at the table next to us, hm?

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