Why Australia Now? Video Released Featuring 6 Celebrities Sharing Their Private Travel Experiences

Tourism Australia has released a special video today featuring Abareru-kun, sisters Maryjun and Yu Takahashi, Ami Inamura, and siblings Michi and Yoshiaki, who recently traveled to Australia. The project, part of the ongoing 'Come and Say G'day' campaign, aims to uncover the true appeal behind why so many trend-conscious celebrities choose Australia as their travel destination, inviting Japanese travelers to experience a holiday that creates lifelong memories.

While each of the six had different ways of enjoying Australia, they all shared a common sentiment: 'Being there changed the pace of time, allowing for moments of self-reflection.' Freed from their busy daily lives, interacting with locals, and breathing in the relaxed atmosphere unique to Australia, they discovered new sides of themselves, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

[Great Adventure to World Heritage Rainforests: Starting from Cairns] Comedian Abareru-kun
As an ambassador for Tourism Australia and a World Heritage Meister, comedian Abareru-kun has been visiting Australia privately every year since his first work-related trip. Wanting to show his adventure-loving children the vast nature of Australia, he took his family of five on a 2,000km adventure from Cairns in a campervan this January. He described the trip as his 'greatest treasure,' noting that not only his children but he himself felt he had grown significantly.

[A Sister Trip Sharing Emotions in Melbourne and Uluru] Actress Maryjun Takahashi and Model/Talent Yu Takahashi
Last year, actress Maryjun Takahashi and model/talent Yu Takahashi visited Melbourne and the World Heritage Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. During their four-day stay, they visited two cafes every day, shocked by the quality of Melbourne's cafe culture, bagels, and world-class croissants. Regarding the unforgettable sight of the sacred Uluru glowing like the sun, they said, 'Feeling that we and the World Heritage site are part of the same world gave us so much courage.' It was a recharging trip shared between sisters.

[When You've Worked Too Hard, Go to Sydney: A Reset Trip with Koalas and Nature] Talent Ami Inamura
Sydney, which talent Ami Inamura first visited to see a friend studying abroad, has now become her go-to place when she wants to 'reset her heart.' When she feels she has pushed herself too hard, she heads to Australia for a 'reset trip' to seek out animals, nature, the city, the sea, the forests, and interactions with Aussies. Her favorite spot, which she never misses, is Taronga Zoo, where she visits the koalas. She describes Australia as a place where 'nature is close by, and you can live life in a flat, balanced way.'

[Discovering the Value of 'White Space' in Perth, a City Where On and Off Balance] Model/Talent Siblings Michi and Yoshiaki
Model/talent siblings Michi and Yoshiaki visited Perth on the west coast of Australia during the year-end and New Year holidays. They were moved by the sunset over the Indian Ocean every day. 'The feeling of being able to easily switch between work on and off was fresh and shocking for us, as we are often busy in Tokyo,' they said. Yoshiaki was so attracted to the charm of Australia that he searched for working holiday information immediately after returning to Japan.