14 December 2009 Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong       Extension of the Hong Kong-Japan Tourism Exchange Year 2009   The Japan Tourism Agency, the Japan National Tourist Organisation, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on 14 December that the Japan-Hong Kong Tourism Exchange Year 2009 will be extended to 31 March 2010.   More information on the extension of the exchange year can be found at http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200912/14/P200912140108.htm.   Several major cultural and other events will be held to accompany the extension, including the "Japanese Fine Food Promotion Campaign" organised by the Consulate. Please check our website regularly for updates.