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DIA MIRZA SAYS
JAPANSURPRISES!
DIA MIRZA, RENOWNED ACTOR, PRODUCER AND
UN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR OF ENVIRONMENT
ENDORSED JAPAN AS DESTINATION OF SURPRISES!
J
apan National Tourism
Organization (JNTO) held
a Press Conference flagged
off by Mr. Kenichi Takano – Executive
Director – JNTO Delhi Office recently
at St Regis Mumbai with Dia Mirza to
announce her successful completion of
Japan trip full of the #JapanSurprises!
This was followed by a speech by Mr.
Ryoji Noda, Consul-General of Japan
in Mumbai, Mr. Yasuo Taki, General
Manager India – Delhi, All Nippon
Airways and showing of the film that
was shot in Japan with Dia Mirza.
Dia Mirza shared her experience
and #JapanSurprises stories of her
Japan soujourn, commented, “Japan
is tranquil, magical, adventurous and
oh so beautiful! The people, the place
and the food makes it the perfect
destination for a perfect vacation.
A country that helps you make
everlasting memories and a culture
that nourishes your soul.”
Dia started her Japan journey in the
romantic Happo-en garden, Tokyo that
is located right in the middle of the
city. The garden is symbiotic of art,
music, architecture and many more
elements. This place is also favourite
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Kenichi Takano, Executive Director, JNTO Delhi Office greets Dia Mirza at
Press Conference - #JapanSurprises by Dia Mirza
spot for high end Japanese weddings.
A beautiful chapel built inside serves
as a beautiful spot for reuniting lovers.
The garden represents everything that
symbolises the rich culture of Japan.
Another must-do on your Japan
trip that Dia also loved was the visit
to Team Lab. Team Lab is a fantastic
interactive digital museum in Tokyo
and a must do!
The Kyoto-Higashiyama District
gave Dia Mirza a taste of Japan’s
culture as she continued her visit by
attending a tea ceremony, a popular
Japanese tradition. This ceremony
dates back to 9th century and it is said
that Zen monks used to drink this
preparation of tea in order keep awake
during their long meditation sessions.
Dia visited the Kimono rental shop
where she was captured trying on
the kimono and then walking around
with the dress on. Then it was time
for some adventure as Dia went to
universal Studios in Osaka where
the surprises never cease! Ride the
Hogwarts Express to the amazing
world of Harry Potter to the magical
world of the cute, adorable yellow
friends - minions. From Gru to Scarlett
Overkill as well as the bank of evil, the
world of minions is no longer limited
to your imagination.
From Osaka, Dia went to Hokkaido
where an enchanting powder heaven
of the world - Hokkaido awaits to be
explored. Hokkaido offers pristine
natural beauty and along with it
a fine taste of its hospitality and
craftsmanship. This is Ice star resort,
a fascinating world built entire of
ice and snow. Dia enjoyed her time
in Snow Zone at Kiroro Resort with
the banana boat and snow bike. With
freezing temperatures of -15 degrees,
this surely is one of the splendid
innovations for tourists in Japan.