JR East and others demonstrate technology to virtually experience the sensation of a travel destination in Tokyo, verifying the impact on attracting customers, with Nagano and Togakushi soba as the theme

JR East and others demonstrate technology to virtually experience the sensation of a travel destination in Tokyo, verifying the impact on attracting customers, with Nagano and Togakushi soba as the theme

JR East will conduct a demonstration experiment of virtual technology that allows you to experience the feeling you get at a travel destination in far-off Tokyo. An immersive system booth…

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AI proposes a travel plan that is less crowded for Hakone trips, developed by DMO and startups from the University of Tokyo to counter overtourism

AI proposes a travel plan that is less crowded for Hakone trips, developed by DMO and startups from the University of Tokyo to counter overtourism

Hakone has begun offering a travel planning AI service, ``Hakotabi,'' to combat overtourism. When a traveler's attributes and interests are entered, the system suggests multiple routes to visit tourist spots…

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We have extracted the main points of the “New Year’s impressions” of major organizations in 2025 and organized them into a “digest version.”

We have extracted the main points of the “New Year’s impressions” of major organizations in 2025 and organized them into a “digest version.”

As 2025 approaches, top executives and leaders of travel and tourism-related companies have released their New Year's thoughts and New Year's greetings. We have organized this year's policies and resolutions…

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Premium night tour at Himeji Castle, including commentary from curators including first-time public areas, limited to 10 people each day, 50,000 yen per adult.

Premium night tour at Himeji Castle, including commentary from curators including first-time public areas, limited to 10 people each day, 50,000 yen per adult.

Himeji Tourism and Convention Bureau will be holding the ``3rd Himeji Castle Premium Night Tour,'' where you can rent a private tour of Himeji Castle, a world heritage site and…

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10 predictions for the tourism industry to keep an eye on in 2025, from the growth of global online travel bookings to the use of AI to generate travelers

10 predictions for the tourism industry to keep an eye on in 2025, from the growth of global online travel bookings to the use of AI to generate travelers

This is based on a report released by Focuslight, an American travel research company, which lists 10 topics that the tourism industry should pay attention to in 2025. From travel…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Eijiro Yamakita, Representative Director and President Executive Officer of JTB – Towards the development of a sustainable society through the creation of exchanges

[New Year’s Thoughts]Eijiro Yamakita, Representative Director and President Executive Officer of JTB – Towards the development of a sustainable society through the creation of exchanges

JTB Representative Director and President Executive Officer Eijiro Yamakita announced his New Year's thoughts as we approach 2025.Mr. Yamakita believes that global exchange will continue to grow in 2025, based…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Yoshinobu Koyama, President and Representative Director of KNT-CT Holdings – 70th anniversary of founding, moving towards the future

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Yoshinobu Koyama, President and Representative Director of KNT-CT Holdings – 70th anniversary of founding, moving towards the future

In 2025, Mr. Koyama will continue to promote corporate culture reform from both compliance and governance perspectives, and the entire company will work together to restore trust. He stated that…

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2,000 companies will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025, and 26,719 companies will celebrate their 50th anniversary – Tokyo Shoko Research

2,000 companies will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025, and 26,719 companies will celebrate their 50th anniversary – Tokyo Shoko Research

There are 2,000 companies nationwide that will reach their 100th anniversary in 2025. Mitsubishi Foods, Chugai Pharmaceutical, NHK, Nomura Holdings, Megmilk Snow Brand, etc. 26,719 companies celebrated their 50th anniversary,…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Atsushi Sakai, President and Representative Director of Hankyu Travel Agency – Aiming for greater heights in all business fields

[New Year’s Thoughts]Atsushi Sakai, President and Representative Director of Hankyu Travel Agency – Aiming for greater heights in all business fields

Mr. Sakai expressed his desire to aim for even greater heights in all business fields, with an eye on the Osaka/Kansai Expo in 2025. The company says it will focus…

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Will the world be able to overcome overtourism in 2025? Decentralization through required policies and improvement of resident satisfaction[Gaiden]

Will the world be able to overcome overtourism in 2025? Decentralization through required policies and improvement of resident satisfaction[Gaiden]

The American economic newspaper ``Fortune'' reports on the issue of overtourism, which has become a problem in 2024, especially in Europe. Along with the background, it also conveys the outlook…

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