Some 300 travel agents from the Japanese Association of Travel Agents have named Conwy, in north Wales, as one of the most beautiful European towns and villages, The Telegraph reported on 29 January.
This market town, which features a mediaeval castle, was the only British location to be included in the ranking. It will be promoted in upcoming tourism expositions and conferences throughout Japan, as well as in national media.
In celebration, a restaurant in nearby Llandudno has created “wushi”, a Welsh version of sushi, featuring lamb, leek, cheddar, cockles, sea trout and laverbread.