New York, NY, October 11, 2011: Japan’stop cultural destination Kyoto has been crowned as the best Asian city of 2011 in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award 2011.

New York, NY, September 22, 2011: Japan’s capital city never stops in fall and winter.  Tokyo, where old and new cohabits, evolves with more innovative, cultural and creative facilities.

KIE announces its exclusive package to the 2012 Kyoto Marathon!  The city’s first full marathon will be held on March 11, 2012.  This date also marks the one year anniversary of the tragic Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.  The event’s goal is to raise funds for the reconstruction of the affected areas as well as revitalization of Kyoto and Japan.

KIE is proud to be the exclusive travel agency in the U.S. offering a package for the Tokyo Marathon in 2012.  Tokyo will be hosting its annual marathon on Sunday, February 26th, 2012.  This 6-day, 4-night package includes hotel and air, or can be purchased as land-only.  Participants who register for this deal are guaranteed entry into the race.  Let Kintetsu take you there!