A photographer and writer from Japan\u2019s JTB Publishing were in the Marianas recently to gather updated information and images for a new Saipan guidebook to be published in March 2020.<\/p>\n
RurubuSaipan targets men and women of all age who are interested in traveling to the Marianas. Over 20,000 copies will be printed, bringing the destination nearly half a million dollars in ad exposure.<\/p>\n
\u201cRurubuSaipan will provide all kinds of information helpful for travel to The Marianas, including details on hotels, optional tours, activities, beaches, gourmet, shopping, and more,\u201d said Marianas Visitors Authority managing director Priscilla M. Iakopo. \u201cThis guidebook will be a tremendous resource for our Japanese visitors to make the most of their time in our islands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eateries visited include Ete Caf\u00e9, 670 Caf\u00e9, Cha, The Shack, Oleai Beach Bar & Grill, Winchell\u2019s, The Airstream, Surf Club, Johnny\u2019s Bar, Godfather\u2019s, Coco Restaurant, IHOP, Ina\u2019s Kitchen, Loco Taco, Tasty Burger, Mango Six, Salty\u2019s, Shirley\u2019s Coffee Shop, and Herman\u2019s Modern Bakery. Other sites visited including T-Galleria by DFS, Garapan Street Market, ABC Store, Joeten Hafadai Shopping Center, Sabalu Market, Marianas Creations, Aqua Resort Club, Kensington Hotel Saipan, I Love Saipan, and Grandvrio Resort Saipan. Scenic and historic sites visited including Sugar King Park, Micro Beach, downtown Garapan, and Capital Hill. (PR)<\/p>\n