August 15th was the day of the 76th end of the war. On Saipan Island, as this day is celebrated every year, a memorial monument is being cleaned up in the hope of memorial service and peace under the auspices of the local Japanese Association.
This year, on August 14, the Central Pacific War Dead Monument and Okinawa Tower in the Mappi area, and the Japanese War Dead Monument in the Susupe area were cleaned.
In Mariana, in addition to 43,000 Japanese troops at that time, 12,000 civilians, including Japanese immigrants from Okinawa and other islanders, were victims of the war. While more and more generations are unaware that there is a memorial on the southern island, 3200 kilometers away from Japan, the end of the war has come again this year, praying for peace on this island as well as the Japanese people.
The Mariana Tourism Board works with the Northern Mariana Islands Covid-19 Task Force and government agencies to comply with health and safety guidelines, pay close attention to operations, and provide sustainable, safe and secure services for the future. We certify the facilities to be used and give two stickers as proof.
One is the Safe Travel Marianas program certification stamp. The other is the WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) Safe Travel Stamp.
Since the certification program started in June, 63 companies in Saipan, Tinian and Rota have cleared and certified strict standards, and the stores have the following stamps.
When you come to Mariana next time, please use the shop with this stamp.
Since August 10, the immigration (border) measures in the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have changed.
All visitors, with or without vaccination, will be required to perform a PCR test at a government-designated facility (Kanoa Resort Hotel or Mariana Resort Hotel).
Please check the following site for the subsequent negative and positive flow.
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Since August 3, due to the epidemic of Delta strains in the United States, immigration (border) measures in the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have changed based on the guidelines of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On July 28th, it was said that people who had been vaccinated once would be exempt from the PCR test when they arrived at the airport if they had the appropriate official certificate. Visitors have returned to mandatory PCR testing upon arrival at the airport. For details, please refer to the site updated by the Consular Office of Saipan below.
https://www.hagatna.us.…
Japan is hot every day ...
Mariana will send you a refreshing underwater image that will relieve the heat 💙
The clear sea of Mariana, which is praised by divers all over the world. Please have a refreshing time.
The photo was taken by Yoko Summer, a world-renowned underwater photographer. The shooting location is Objan Beach.
On Saturday, July 17, a party for inspection and coverage arrived from South Korea, the first country to sign a travel bubble for the Northern Mariana Islands. An overseas customer came to Saipan for the first time in about a year and a half.
While taking proper measures against infection, we welcomed our customers after a long time, and the staff of the Mariana Tourism Board and other related parties greeted us at the welcome banner and danced.
We asked the members of the inspection team to take a closer look at how Mariana is taking measures against corona and how she can enjoy her trip safely under the conditions of being checked at the time of entry and stay as usual. I would like you to send it after returning to Japan.
The Government of the Northern Mariana Islands signed a travel bubble agreement between the Northern Mariana Islands and South Korea in advance of the full resumption of tourism, which came into effect on July 1.
The reasons why South Korea chose the Northern Mariana Islands as the first country to sign the travel bubble agreement are as follows.
☆ The risk assessment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been designated as Level 1 with the lowest risk ☆ High vaccination rate ☆ The number of people infected on the island has been very small since March last year, and infection prevention measures have been taken properly.
It seems that it will take a little longer to resume full-scale tourism with Japan, but it seems that the day when Saipan, Tinian, and Rota will be crowded with the cheers of tourists is near.
Photo: From saipantribune paper
If you live in Mariana, it's normal to take a nap on the beach, read the sound of the waves on BGM, and so on.
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When the corona is over and you can go to Saipan normally, why don't you make a trip like living? Come and enjoy the happiness of nature at the beach resort in the United States, which is the closest to Japan!
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In the Northern Mariana Islands, the alert level for the new coronavirus has been reduced from "BLUE" to "GREEN" on June 18. There are five alert levels: red, orange, yellow, blue, and green, and the reduction from blue to green is the first in about a year.
As a result, the prohibition on going out from 2:00 am to 4:00 am will be lifted, and the business hours restriction of commercial facilities, which was supposed to be from 5:00 am to 1:00 am the next day, will be lifted, approaching life before Corona. There is.
For details, please refer to the website of the Consular Office of Japan in Saipan.
https://www.hagatna.us.…
As of today, the number of islanders who have completed two vaccinations is 26,923. 63.5% of the total have completed two vaccinations. Community-acquired infections have not occurred for some time, and Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are in extremely safe conditions.
As of June 3, the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands has announced regulations and measures for those who have completed vaccination and those who have not been vaccinated to enter the Northern Mariana Islands from Japan, Guam, or the mainland US.
With the following diagram, you can see the presence or absence of quarantine measures and the timing of PCR test from the chart before arrival. For more information, please visit the website of the Consular Office of Saipan.
https://www.hagatna.us.…
These measures are subject to change without prior notice. Please check the latest information announced by the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands each time.
Rota Island, a diver's favorite spot "Rota Hall" is the best season now!
Mr. Yamamoto, a veteran guide of the diving center RUBIN, sends the following message.
"ROTA HALL of solid calm, this show that impresses everyone with transparency and light is still here.
One missing element is that you are not here. Please come back when this natural ferociousness is over. Don't forget about this sea ... 』”
I hope the day will come when I can return to this sea soon.
The ruins of the old Japanese lighthouse become a restaurant with a superb view!
The next time you travel to Saipan, be sure to visit "Mariana Lighthouse"!
Originally, this building was a lighthouse built by the former Japanese army during World War II on the hills of Navy Hill for the safety of ships entering the harbor on the west side of Saipan Island, which has many coral reefs and shallow waters.
The restaurant, which makes the most of the advantage of the hills, offers casual meals and cafe menus, and the garden in front of the building overlooks the Garapan skyline and the beautiful Mariana Blue Sea. Saipan's new Must Go! Spot, where you can enjoy the bright red sunset at dusk and the sighing starry sky at night.
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