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This is yet a reminder that you only have 30 days to enroll and get the current trip price. If you delay until after 1 Feb, the price increases and I can’t change that. Because there was confusion or misunderstanding, I will try to state this again clearly – YOU HAVE TO ENROLL YOURSELF AND YOUR SCOUTS. I CANNOT ENROLL YOU.
IThe Japan trip is open for enrollment and you only have between now and 1 Feb to lock in the current price. When you enroll, basic insurance plan is already included in the price of the trip, so be sure to OPT OUT of any additional insurance packages or it will increase your trip cost. You have to OPT OUT of the additional insurances – that is part of the registration/enrollment package. See below for enrollment information.
If you sign up for autopay, you receive an additional $50 discount and have a longer time to pay – up to 45 days prior to trip departure.
NAMES – be sure the names used during enrollment/registration are the EXACT SAME as what is printed on your passport. If you do not have a passport, ACIS advises use what is printed on your birth certificate.
HERE is the link where you can register online. My Group Leader ID # is 264591.
ONLINE:
1. Find Your Trip at: www.acis.com
2. Enter your Group Leader’s ID (264591) & Last Name under Find Your Trip at the bottom of the page.
3. Click Register Now on your Trip Site when you’re ready to sign up.
Please enroll as soon as possible. We need to hit that 30-person traveler # and I need help getting the word out to lots of groups to make up for the drop outs we have had since the travel meeting. John and I have worked really hard with trip presentations, two trip meetings, and putting together a trip that promises to be very, very memorable and exciting. I really don’t want to stress like the last two trips with traveler recruitment issues – so please help me out – enroll as soon as you can, and please see if you can find others to join. For every 5 travelers over the 30, you will get money back from ACIS.
Weather in May:
Weather in May:
May is another beautiful month in the city of Tokyo, Japan. The days are longer, with the sun rising about 4:30am and staying up until almost 7pm by May 31. You can expect temperatures during the day to be around 20 to 21°C, though it will be slightly rainier than April with 132mm falling over 16 days this month. Still, you will need those sunglasses as the sun is out more often than not. A light jacket or sweater for cooler mornings and evenings is all that is needed now. This month would be a great time to visit Yokohama, where temperatures are only one degree warmer, but a great place to visit outside of Tokyo if you're looking for a change of scenery.
Temperature
With the weather warming up, Tokyo will be noticeably busier, with the highs reaching 21°C, along with an average of 18°C across the whole of May. The lowest temperature usually stands around 14°C, this being very early in the morning.
Sunshine Hours
Increasing by one hour more than April, May will bring an average of 6 daily sunshine hours. The weather is warm, and the sun is mostly shining.
Rain
A rainy day over the course of May is gradually decreasing, starting the month at 35% and ending it at 38%.
Weather in June:
Weather in June:
Temperature
June ushers in the high heat and humidity, along with the rain. Across the month of June, the average temperature is 21°C, the lowest being 18°C and the highest reaching 24°C, similar to weather in Tenerife in June.
Sunshine Hours
Across the month, Tokyo, Japan, usually enjoys an average of six hours of daily sunshine, along with medium cloud coverage which fluctuates between 78% at the beginning of the month and 73% by the end. On average, the sky is mostly clear.
Rain
This is the start of Tokyo's six week rainy season with about 181mm of rain fall over 20 days - you will need a light rain jacket or poncho, and ideally, light water repellant or waterproof clothing. This decreases to 128mm in July.
Humidity
The humidity for June begins to increase, as the rainy season starts.
If you aren't yet signed up there is still plenty of time. Contact Ms Maria to let her know of your interest.
The group has decided to Tour Japan in 2019. In the next couple of weeks we will have more information about the trip planning.
Spread the news that we are already looking for an adventure !!
If you have any questions, please let the Troop Leader know.
Trip Itinerary - 10 days
May 28, 2019: Overnight Flight
Departure from the United States.
May 29, 2019: Northumberland
Arrive in Tokyo, the gleaming, energetic capital of modern Japan. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant tonight. (D)
May 30, 2019: Northumberland
Today’s full-day sightseeing tour of Tokyo, includes a visit to the Ginza and the Metropolitan Government Building. Later today you will visit the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo National Museum, before trying your hand at anime with a local Japanese artist. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant. (B,D)
May 31, 2019: Northumberland
This morning, take a half-day excursion to visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Return to Tokyo this afternoon and participate in a calligraphy workshop. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Jun 1, 2019: Kyoto
Today’s first stop is the Kawaguchiko 5th Station on the awesome Mount Fuji with time to explore. After lunch, continue to Aokigahara, also known as the Suicide Forest or Sea of Trees. Continue to Kyoto for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Jun 2, 2019: Kyoto
Wake up in Kyoto, the city where all of the emperors of Japan lived from 794 until 1868. A full-day sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Golden Pavilion and the Kyoto International Manga Museum, before experiencing a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Jun 3, 2019: Hiroshima
This morning you will travel to Hiroshima, a city famous throughout the world as the site of the first nuclear attack. Take a ferry to Miyajima Island, Itsukushima Shrine before dinner at a local restaurant, serving traditional Hiroshima cuisine. (B,D)
Jun 4, 2019: Hiroshima
Today, a local guide will take you to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and the Mazda Museum. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Jun 5, 2019: Osaka
Journey to Osaka for your final day of the trip. You will visit the Osaka Castle and enjoy a river cruise. Take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony this afternoon. Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Jun 6, 2019: Departure
Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)
This is a preliminary itinerary for your group.
Tour Cost
Participant Fees
Program Fee $4696 (for both scouts and adults)
Saver Date Incentive $-200
Total Participant Fees2 $4496
² Valid through 02/01/18 with $200 deposit.
Additional Fees (as applicable)
Single Room Supplement $760
Double Room Supplement $360
Ultimate Protection Plan $300
Comprehensive Protection Plan $250
Notes from ACIS
•Save $50 off your Total Participant Fees if you pay for your trip by
E-Check or through our Automatic Payments Plan.
•All registered participants can enjoy the convenience, security and savings of having payments automatically withdrawn from a checking account by enrolling in an Automatic Payments plan. To learn more, visit www.acis.com/autopay
•This educational travel program is not school or district sponsored unless expressly stated by the Group Leader.
FACTS...
Japan, also called Nippon
CAPITAL: Tokyo
FLAG: The Sun-flag (Hi-no-Maru) consists of a red circle on a white background.
ANTHEM: (de facto) Kimigayo (The Reign of Our Emperor), with words dating back to the ninth century.
MONETARY UNIT: The yen (¥) of 100 sen is issued in coins of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 yen, and notes of 500, 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 yen. ¥1 = $0.00917 (or $1 = ¥109) as of 2005.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The metric system is the legal standard.
HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, 1 January; Adults' Day, 15 January; Commemoration of the Founding of the Nation, 11 February; Vernal Equinox Day, 20 or 21 March; Greenery Day, 29 April; Constitution Day, 3 May; Children's Day, 5 May; Respect for the Aged Day, 15 September; Autumnal Equinox Day, 23 or 24 September; Health-Sports Day, 10 October; Culture Day, 3 November; Labor-Thanksgiving Day, 23 November; Emperor's Birthday, 23 December.
TIME: 9 pm = noon GMT.
After DST, Japan is now 14 hours AHEAD of Omaha...
LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT
LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT
Situated off the eastern edge of the Asian continent, the Japanese archipelago is bounded on the n by the Sea of Okhotsk, on the e and s by the Pacific Ocean, on the sw by the East China Sea, and on the w by the Sea of Japan. The total area of Japan is 377,835 sq km (145,883 sq mi). Comparatively, the area occupied by Japan is slightly smaller than the state of California. It extends 3,008 km (1,869 mi) ne–sw and 1,645 km (1,022 mi) se–nw and has a total coastline of 29,751 km (18,486 mi).
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