The city of Venice has decided to levy an entry fee in 2025, twice as much as this year, for day-trippers, with a fine of 300 euros for violators.

The city of Venice has decided to levy an entry fee in 2025, twice as much as this year, for day-trippers, with a fine of 300 euros for violators.

According to Reuters, the Italian city of Venice will follow suit this spring and charge day-trippers 10 euros (approximately 1,640 yen) as an entrance fee from mid-April to the end…

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What is Enoden’s aim in developing the bicycle share business? We asked the person in charge about everything from countering overtourism to promoting excursions.

What is Enoden’s aim in developing the bicycle share business? We asked the person in charge about everything from countering overtourism to promoting excursions.

Enoshima Electric Railway started the shared cycle business ``SHONAN PEDAL'' in April 2021. What is the aim of railway companies in developing shared bicycles as a means of transportation for…

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Four regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

Four regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

Four regions in Japan won the 2024 Green Destinations Award (GD Award). Kamaishi City, which won the Silver Award last time, has been upgraded to the Gold Award. Ozu City…

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Cathay Airways begins operating aircraft equipped with new business class, and will gradually introduce them to Japan routes

Cathay Airways begins operating aircraft equipped with new business class, and will gradually introduce them to Japan routes

Cathay Pacific Airways will begin operating Boeing 777-300ERs equipped with the new Aria Suite business class seats on the Hong Kong/Beijing route from October 18, 2024. It will be gradually…

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Launch of a project to communicate the appeal of “karaoke” to visitors to Japan, including videos explaining how to use it and welcome store stickers.

Launch of a project to communicate the appeal of “karaoke” to visitors to Japan, including videos explaining how to use it and welcome store stickers.

The National Karaoke Operators Association has launched ``JAPAN = KARAOKE,'' a project to inform foreign tourists about the appeal of karaoke and how to use it. Produced multilingual movies and…

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The Agency for Cultural Affairs has appointed 32 companies and organizations as “Japan Heritage Official Partners,” promoting mutual cooperation in a wide range of areas from transportation to travel, distribution, and securities.

The Agency for Cultural Affairs has appointed 32 companies and organizations as “Japan Heritage Official Partners,” promoting mutual cooperation in a wide range of areas from transportation to travel, distribution, and securities.

32 companies and organizations have become partners in the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Japan Heritage Official Partnership. The purpose of this project is for the Agency for Cultural Affairs and…

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What is “cultural tourism” promoted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs? We heard about initiatives ranging from the “regional revitalization package” to the “base plan” promoted with DMOs.

What is “cultural tourism” promoted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs? We heard about initiatives ranging from the “regional revitalization package” to the “base plan” promoted with DMOs.

Report on a seminar held by the Agency for Cultural Affairs titled "The Future Aimed for by Cultural Tourism." In addition to explaining the Agency for Cultural Affairs' projects such…

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Italy’s Capri island considers limiting number of tourists per day as a measure against overtourism

Italy’s Capri island considers limiting number of tourists per day as a measure against overtourism

According to Reuters, the Italian island of Capri is considering plans to limit the number of tourists arriving each day by reducing the frequency of ferry services. During peak season,…

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