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HIS International Tours has long been a presence in the travel field. Starting off as a travel agency in Japan, HIS has expanded globally to over 500 branches worldwide. With many services to offer, HIS believes in the importance of a well-rounded company. HIS also has opened up its own division of hotels, as well as amusement parks in Japan. Devoted to ensuring that your travel needs are met, HIS is committed to providing excellent service with high standards in all of our services.

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To contribute to the advancement of world peace and mutual understanding by increasing the knowledge of people around the world through tourism, and thereby overcoming the differences of nationality, race, culture and religion.

We currently have over 500 branches worldwide, with our far reach, we hope to continue providing excellent travel services throughout the world. It is also HIS' hopes to contiually expand and be more accessible throughout the United States. Below are the branches we currently have in the US and the services available at each branch.

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HIS is a seasoned travel agency that can create the perfect Japan vacation suited to your clients’ needs! With over 30 years in the travel field in the US alone, HIS knows the importance of flexibility, keeping up to date with the latest travel news, and providing quality service for you and your clients. Explore our B2B page to discover some of the services we can provide for you and your clients, and contact [email protected] for any inquiries and bookings!

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Club Tourism – Take a Japan Tour

The best way to experience Japan is to embark on a guided tour. Thankfully, the good folks at Rediscover Tours have a knack for putting together bespoke itineraries for all tastes and budgets. You’ll find yourself in the company of like-minded travelers who are looking for a memorable and immersive trip of a lifetime. With

Northern Japan Tourism

In the northeast region of Japan, you can find untouched nature and breathtaking scenery. The northeast is also full of interesting cultures. It is an ideal destination for travelers looking for a new experience. You can enjoy hot springs, bubbling onsens, and unique nature spots.

Tourism Jobs in Japan For English Speakers

The hospitality industry in Japan is booming. Thanks to the increasing number of visitors, hotels and restaurants are hiring more employees. However, it’s not easy to find jobs in Japan if you aren’t proficient in English. For instance, you won’t be able to apply for hotel jobs if you don’t speak the language.

Misawa, Japan Tourism

There are many ways to explore Misawa, Japan. For example, you can take a boat tour or participate in a traditional dance. However, there are also some places to avoid.

Hawaii Tourism and Japan’s COVID-19 Pandemic

For decades, Japanese visitors have loved Hawaii. They have been an important source of tourism revenue for the state. But after the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Japanese travelers visiting Hawaii dropped significantly. Before the outbreak, the number of Japanese visitors in Hawaii was nearly 20 percent of the overall visitor population.

Japan Tourism Office (JNTO) – Important Information to Be Aware Of

The Japan National Tourism Office (JNTO) is a government bureau of tourism with over 20 offices worldwide. There are two major purposes of this organization: to encourage international travel to Japan and to provide information and assistance for travelers. These purposes are complemented by a large network of suppliers of tourism products. JNTO also provides

Japan Jumpstart Tourism

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he will create a plan to jumpstart the economy by improving the nation’s tourism industry. A new program is slated to launch in July and could generate up to $12.5 billion USD. The plan is being put forward by the central government and includes a number of incentives

Best of Japan Tour Autumn

Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan.This tour is our current “The Golden Route Autumn Tour” itinerary, plus highlights of the Shikoku Island and Chugoku regions. This tour caters to a wide variety of interests from culture, architecture, nature, Onsen spa baths, and traditional Japanese cuisine to 21st century

Best of Japan Tour Summer (Reverse)

Perfect for those who want to visit the well known regions of Japan. This tour is our current “The Golden Route Japan Tour Summer” itinerary, plus highlights of the Shikoku Island and Chugoku regions. This tour caters to a wide variety of interests from culture, architecture, nature, Onsen spa baths, and traditional Japanese cuisine to

Essence of Japan: Wisteria & Fuji Shibazakura Festival

Travel to Japan’s main cities and rural regions with a chance to see the Great Wisteria Tree and captivating Shibazakura with a maximum group size 18 guests. Smaller Group Departures – Guaranteed a limit of 12 guests are priced from US$6,598 per person. This tour combines modern city attractions, historical landmarks, and lesser known areas of

Essence of Japan Tour Summer

See Japan’s top attractions, and indulge in cultural experiences with a maximum group size 18 guests. Smaller Group Departures – Guaranteed a limit of 12 guests are priced from US$6,598 per person. Start your tour in Nikko, where you will travel along the winding road of Irohzaka before reaching the Kegon Waterfall, one of Japan’s most

The Golden Route Japan Tour Spring

Perfect introduction for first time visitors with limited time. If you have never been to Japan before, have limited time, or just want to see the highlights, we highly recommend the “The Golden Route” tour. It is our most sought-after tour because it gives you a sampling of all that Japan has to offer. This

The Golden Triangle of Japan (Reverse): Cherry Blossom Tour

Experience both modern and traditional culture in Tokyo, Kyoto, Takayama & Kanazawa during Japan’s cherry blossom season. The Golden Triangle of Japan lets you travel through time and experience the culture, traditions, and architecture that are uniquely Japanese. This cherry blossom tour also highlights lush gardens and best spots to admire Japan’s flowering cherry trees. 

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One of the world's leading mountain sightseeing routes which connects Toyama and Nagano through North Alps. It is very famous for the great snow wall, where you go through by bus.The snow wall is created by removing piled snow on the road around Murodo.

Awa Dance Festival ｜Tokushima

A fool dancing is watched by a fool, If they're both fools, let's dance♪. It's the lyrics sung by the dancers during the festival.

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Israel to require American visitors to apply in advance for electronic travel authorization

Israel is joining the Western nations requiring an advance online application and a fee for citizens from visa-exempt countries, including the United States.

Until now, Americans who want to travel to Israel haven’t needed to do anything other than purchase a plane ticket and pack their bags.

But starting Aug. 1, electronic travel authorization through a designated website will be required, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism announced this week. A pilot program, with the NIS 25 ($7) fee waived, will launch Saturday for travelers from the United States and Germany and will extend to all visa-exempt countries on July 1.

Travelers are advised to apply 72 hours before booking flights and lodging. Travelers without the authorization will not be permitted to board planes headed to Israel, and Interior Ministry spokeswoman told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

The ETA-IL program is similar to others that have been put in place in recent years in Europe, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Their goal is to screen out travelers suspected of posing a security threat or of potentially violating tourist visa restrictions through work or overstaying before they land at ports of entry.

Most countries that have launched similar programs advise a 72-hour heads-up, although the authorization frequently arrives via email within hours. The United States warns that people who do not apply in advance for travel authorization can face delays boarding flights or be turned away at the border, even if they come from countries that participate in the U.S. visa-waiver program. ( Israel was added to the program only last September .)

Citizens of visa-exempt countries who are citizens or permanent residents of Israel are not required to request authorization. Citizens of nonexempt countries will still need to complete a more arduous visa application process. The authorization will last for two years and will allow multiple entries of up to 90 days.

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Fact Sheet: In Response to H5N1, HHS and USDA Focus on Protecting Farmworkers

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including its four agencies CDC, FDA, NIH, and ASPR, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), remain focused on keeping communities healthy, safe, and informed in response to the outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle. CDC continues to assess that the risk to the general public is low.

However, farmworkers who work closely with infected animals are at a higher risk of infection. As a result, across the U.S. Government, the Administration has taken a number of actions to enhance farmworker safety and to provide clear information to inform decisions made by workers and employers. For more information on the ongoing response, please visit FDA , CDC , and USDA’s ongoing H5N1 update pages.

If farmworkers or others with contact to infected animals are feeling sick, or exposed to livestock is in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) they should contact their state health department for assistance. Additionally, the U.S. Government is taking the following actions to reduce the risk to farm workers:

Protecting Farmworkers and the Public

• PPE Assistance: The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is making PPE available to protect farmworkers and others who may come in contact with infected animals through the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), supplementing commercial availability and state-managed stockpiles. States can request face shields, face masks, gloves, and goggles from the SNS if needed, giving them further flexibility to comply with CDC recommendations. ASPR will also make oseltamivir (Tamiflu) available upon request to jurisdictions that do not have their own stockpiles and are responding to treatment of symptomatic persons with exposure to confirmed or suspected infected birds, cattle, or other animal exposures. To date, ASPR has worked with six states to provide PPE to ensure farmworker safety. Additionally, USDA is providing financial support for producers who supply PPE to employees and/or provide outerwear uniform laundering, for producers of affected herds who facilitate the participation of their workers in USDA/CDC workplace and farmworker study.
• Genomic Analysis: CDC will continue to perform timely analyses of HPAI (H5N1) virus isolates to identify genetic changes that might allow for spread more easily to and between people, more serious illness in people, reduce susceptibility to antivirals, affect the sensitivity of diagnostic assays, or reduce neutralization of the virus by vaccine induced antibodies.
• Safety Guidance: CDC and USDA have updated guidance for people who work on dairy farms and in slaughterhouses, provided guides for how they can protect themselves, and continue to engage with state health departments to encourage them to have concrete plans in place to be able to test and treat workers in the event of an H5N1 outbreak among livestock. In response, additional tools have been added so farmers can better keep their herds and workers healthy and reduce the risk that the virus may spread to additional herds. USDA issued a Federal Order to limit spread of the disease, which included mandates for testing prior to interstate movement of lactating dairy cattle, a ban on interstate movement for affected herds for 30 days, and a requirement that labs share positive tests with the federal government. This has resulted in increased testing of cattle over the last month since the order was implemented.
• Treatment: CDC had posted recommendations for Influenza Antiviral Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis with oseltamivir.
• Educating Workers on Avian Flu: USDA and HHS’s Office of Intergovernmental & External Affairs (IEA) has held regular briefings with a broad range of organizations focused on food system workers (e.g., animal production workers, farmworkers, meat and poultry workers) and rural health stakeholders to keep them apprised on the latest developments and share information and written resources in multiple languages about the supports that the federal government is making available to protect workers. ASPR, CDC, and USDA have been regularly communicating with state agriculture and health officials as well as other partners about these resources. CDC is also investing in targeted social media, streaming audio, and display ad placement in areas with infected herds to reach poultry and livestock farmers, dairy farmers, and other farm workers with messages about their heightened risk and recommended protective measures in English and Spanish.

Monitoring and Understanding Disease Transmission and Severity

• Health Surveillance: CDC working across the U.S. Government has identified an additional $93 million to make further investments in epidemiology, surveillance, and data analytics; wastewater and genomic surveillance; testing and laboratory capacity; vaccine activities; and partner efforts to reach high-risk populations. This builds on experience battling avian influenza globally and domestically – their system allows CDC to spot flu infection trends in advance and positions the agency to be able to detect this virus, down to the individual case.
• Exposure Monitoring: CDC is working with state and local health authorities to monitor exposed persons for illness. In most states, this means state public health officials are working with a trusted messenger in the community to alert public health when someone becomes symptomatic; in Michigan, state public health has direct daily contact with some impacted workers through texts.

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