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GHRA / JGTA "Keep Guam Clean", Beach Cleanup 2025

On July 19th, Japan Guam Travel Association with the partnership of The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association will hold the long awaited "Keep Guam Clean," Beach Cleanup 2025.  We encourage all our members, staffs, families, and friends to partake in this special event of cleaning up the beach side and the road of Tumon to keep our island clean and safe for us, our visitors and all. 

  • Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2025
  • Time: 06:30 Show and 07:00 Start
  • Place: Matapang Beach in Tumon. (Next to Holiday Resort Hotel)
  • Open for Registration! 

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GHRA / JGTA "Keep Guam Clean", Beach Cleanup 2025

On July 19th, Japan Guam Travel Association with the partnership of The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association will hold the long awaited "Keep Guam Clean," Beach Cleanup 2025.  We encourage all our members, staffs, families, and friends to partake in this special event of cleaning up the beach side and the road of Tumon to keep our island clean and safe for us, our visitors and all. 

  • Date: Saturday, July 19th, 2025
  • Time: 06:30 Show and 07:00 Start
  • Place: Matapang Beach in Tumon. (Next to Holiday Resort Hotel)
  • July  17th is last day to register

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New made in Guam product launched in collaboration with Kindai University

Business students from Kindai University in Japan have teamed up with Guam-based companies, coordinated by F SPACE INC, to create a new "Made in Guam" bath salt product. This project originated from career-planning seminars conducted annually by Kayo Ikehata, representative of F SPACE INC, at Kindai University.

The goal is to provide students with practical learning opportunities through collaborations with real businesses while promoting Guam and gaining insights into the perceptions and expectations of young Japanese people about Guam.

"This project is a fascinating opportunity for both Guam and Japan to learn from each other," says Kayo Ikehata, the project planner. "Japanese students can discover Guam's unique appeal through collaboration with local companies and share their findings with peers authentically. Meanwhile, Guam businesses gain valuable insights into the perceptions and expectations of current Japanese university students. We hope this mutual learning will contribute to the recovery and growth of Guam's tourism industry."

The product, called “The Mellow Encounter”, is a bath salt crafted locally on the island by Malikai Soap, a renowned Guam-based brand specializing in handcrafted natural cosmetics (official website). Scheduled for release on December 20, 2024, and priced at $5.00, the product reflects the students’ desire to symbolize "good encounters."

The Mellow Encounter is an exclusive product of MMS GUAM Corporation and will only be available at the Guam Ocean Park shop. The students infused the product with a hope that those who use it will experience meaningful and positive encounters—whether with Guam, learning, or other people.

This initiative has been made possible through the sponsorship of MMS GUAM Corporation, which operates under its DBAs:

• Guam Ocean Park (official website)
• Sunny Side Up Guam (official website) Press Release

To enhance the product’s appeal, the team also created a compelling story behind its development, which they are sharing on Instagram (in Japanese). Behind-the-scenes insights, including the students' passion and creativity throughout the process, are also being featured.
Project Background

• Practical Learning for Students: Offering hands-on experience in creating and marketing products for a global market.
• Raising Awareness of Guam: Promoting Guam’s charm to younger generations in Japan and supporting the island’s tourism recovery.
• Understanding Today’s Youth: Providing Guam’s tourism industry with real insights into what modern Japanese youth value.

AIRPORT ANNOUNCES THE "TAKE OFF 5K" in 2025

The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority proudly announces the bringing back of "Take off " 5K , kicking off all 5Ks for 2025 on January 4th (Sat) , 2025. 
The begins at the Parking Lot of the Village of Donki and up towards Capitol Kitchen and back to the Village of Donki. 

  • Date: Saturday, Janaury 4th, 2025
  • Time: 05:00 a.m. Show and 06:00 a.m. Start time.
  • Place: Village of Donki, Parking Lot
  • Entry Price：Early Registration  = $15 and $20 on the day of the event. 
Scan the QR code on the left or click on the "Information/registration" button below. 

GHRA / JGTA "Keep Guam Clean", Beach Cleanup 2023

On December 16, Japan Guam Travel Association with the partnership of The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association will hold the long awaited "Keep Guam Clean," Beach Cleanup 2023.  We encourage all our members, staffs, families, and friends to partake in this special event of cleaning up the beach side and the road of Tumon to keep our island clean and safe for us, our visitors and all. 

  • Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
  • Time: 06:30 Show and 07:00 Start
  • Place: Matapang Beach in Tumon. (Next to Holiday Resort Hotel)
  • December 13th is last day to register

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GHRA / JGTA "Keep Guam Clean", Beach Cleanup 2022

On December 10, Japan Guam Travel Association with the partnership of The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association will hold the long awaited "Keep Guam Clean," Beach Cleanup 2022.  We encourage all our members, staffs, families, and friends to partake in this special event of cleaning up the beach side and the road of Tumon to keep our island clean and safe for us, our visitors and all. 

  • Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
  • Time: 06:30 Show and 07:00 Start
  • Place: Matapang Beach in Tumon. (Next to Holiday Resort Hotel)

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GHRA / JGTA "Keep Guam Clean", Beach Cleanup 2022

On December 10, Japan Guam Travel Association with the partnership of The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association will hold the long awaited "Keep Guam Clean," Beach Cleanup 2022.  We encourage all our members, staffs, families, and friends to partake in this special event of cleaning up the beach side and the road of Tumon to keep our island clean and safe for us, our visitors and all. 

  • Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
  • Time: 06:30 Show and 07:00 Start
  • Place: Matapang Beach in Tumon. (Next to Holiday Resort Hotel)

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GVB FAM TOURS, GO GO Guam 2022 FAM TOUR SUPPORT

From June 13th through 16th, JGTA helped support GVB's Go GO Guam 2022 FAM Tour and Trade Show. Participants  from Japan's travel agents, media, airlines,etc., all arrived excited to experience the first hand experience of Guam after travel had been completely close since the closure from COVID Pandemic. Participants were able to participate in GVB's trade show and experience island sightseeing visiting famous Jeff's Pirates Cove, as well as Guam's cultural park, Valley of the Latte Cultural Park, and spending time with Guam's members, at the night before departure, at Guam Museum for a GVB hosted Cocktail reception.  

T-Galleria: GREATER SAVINGS WHEN YOU PAY IN JAPANESE YEN

July 26 (Tue)First announced in June, the T-Galleria GREATER SAVINGS CAMPAIGN WHEN PAYING IN YEN will be extended till end of October 2022.

Save on Fashion & Accessories, Beauty & Fragrances, Food & Gifts purchases when you pay in Japanese Yen or South Korean Won at T Galleria by DFS, Guam! Enjoy special discounts exclusive to DFS with our fixed exchange rate offerings for payments in Yen and Won:

US$1 to KRW1180
US$1 to JPY125*

Location:
T Galleria by DFS, Guam

Guam Ocean Park will be close on Thursday, July 21, 2022

[Announcement] Due to the road closures scheduled during the Liberation Parade on July 21st, Guam Ocean  Park will be closed on this day. There will be normal operation on July 20th and will resume back to normal operation on July 22nd. 

  • MMS Guam Corporation
  • Guam Ocean Park / APRA Dive & Marine Sports 
  • Tel: 671-969-2211
  • Fax: 671-988-5527

Japan Guam Travel Association appoints Hiroari Kamimori as New President

Upper Tumon, Guam, June 30, 2022. Japan Guam Travel Association announced today that Hiroari Kamimori of T.P. Micronesia has been appointed new President of the association. An experienced travel industry leader, Hiroari Kamimori will succeed Satoru Murata (Holiday Tours Micronesia) and assume responsibilities effective July 1st, 2022. Satoru Murata, who has served as the associations President since 2016, has been re-assigned to return to his corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

12/24 Japanese Restaurant, Issin Restaurant's owners closes door after 30 years for retirement. In January, Issin will Re-open with The Westin Resort Guam as its new operators. 

After 30 years of business on Guam, Japanese restaurant, Issin Restaurant, closes its doors. issin has been operating inside the Westin Resort Guam since the opening of the hotel. It's Owner, Mr. IIzuka, who started his adventure on Guam with the Hilton Resort Guam, left the Hilton to open his first restaurant together with his wife.  He has dedicated over 30 years serving the many local and the many visitors from off-island at his restaurant. Now he will be retiring and his the restaurant closing its doors.   For those who have enjoyed the taste and service of Issin, we thank you all, and especially Mr. and Mrs. Iizuka for providing the upscale, Japan food and service for the many years he was open. In January, Issin will re-open with The Westin Resort Guam as its new operators. We surely thank The Westin Resort Guam for continuing the efforts in providing us with the food we love. 

Sheraon Laguna Guam Resort to become Rhiga Royal Laguna Guam Resort in April 2022.

As its owner, Ken Corporation has signed an agreement in June 2021 with Rhiga Hotels, Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort will become the new, Rhiga Royal Laguna Guam Resort in mid-April of 2022. Rhiga Royal Hotels is one of the prestigious and leading hotels in Japan with vast legacy. 

LEAP (LOCAL EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM）

GEDA (GUAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) announced that the Local Assistance Program, which mimics the Federal Government's PPP Program has been launched, effective December 20th, 2021. For more details, please see GEDA Website：　GUAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

9/15 Guam Islandwide areas to take your PCR Tests

(9/15/2021 ) Places where you can receive your PCR Testing (Updated) Please click on the download button below.

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9/15 Tumon, The Plaza: PCR Center opens in Tumon.

July 2021, American Medical Clinic opens Vaccination, and Testing Center in Tumon. The new center is located inside The Plaza Shopping Center, on the 2nd floor.  

Times：10:00am to 12:00pm

Days： Weekday (M-F)

Types of Services: Vaccination, PCR testing




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