The “2025 Passport” introduced this year can now be applied for online in all prefectures, and it will take about two weeks from application acceptance on March 24th to issuance.

The “2025 Passport” introduced this year can now be applied for online in all prefectures, and it will take about two weeks from application acceptance on March 24th to issuance.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce the "2025 Passport" from March 2025. It takes about 2 weeks from application to issuance in Japan, and about 2 weeks to 1…

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Corporate economic outlook for 2025: Expected recovery is below 10% for the first time in five years, and the top measure needed remains “resolving labor shortages”

Corporate economic outlook for 2025: Expected recovery is below 10% for the first time in five years, and the top measure needed remains “resolving labor shortages”

Teikoku Databank conducted a survey on companies' views on the economic outlook for 2025. The percentage of companies expecting to enter a "recovery" phase has fallen below 10% for the…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mitsue Varley, Director of the Hawaii Tourism Bureau’s Japan Bureau – Focusing on promoting regenerative tourism and rebuilding the appeal of neighboring islands

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mitsue Varley, Director of the Hawaii Tourism Bureau’s Japan Bureau – Focusing on promoting regenerative tourism and rebuilding the appeal of neighboring islands

Mr. Varley said that in 2025, he will focus on promoting regenerative tourism, attracting first-timers, and island branding, aiming for a steady recovery of the Japanese market while taking into…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Yoshihiro Inoue, Chairman of the National Ryokan Hotel Life Hygiene Association – Local revitalization centered on inns and hot spring culture recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Yoshihiro Inoue, Chairman of the National Ryokan Hotel Life Hygiene Association – Local revitalization centered on inns and hot spring culture recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Mr. Inoue emphasized that in order to realize regional revitalization centered on inns, the Zentra Travel Association must play a central role. The company is enthusiastic about working to solve…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Izumi Kuwano, Chairman of the Japan Inn Association – Properly prepare for disasters and help the lodging industry play a role in regional revitalization

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Izumi Kuwano, Chairman of the Japan Inn Association – Properly prepare for disasters and help the lodging industry play a role in regional revitalization

Mr. Kuwano expressed the idea that it is most important to properly prepare for disasters and to work together with local communities so that the lodging industry can play a…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Hiroyuki Takahashi, Chairman of the Japan Travel Agents Association – Along with the complete revival of overseas travel, we hope to develop sustainable tourism.

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Hiroyuki Takahashi, Chairman of the Japan Travel Agents Association – Along with the complete revival of overseas travel, we hope to develop sustainable tourism.

Mr. Takahashi emphasized that efforts must be accelerated to fully revive overseas travel in 2025. On the other hand, he also stated that with the rapid recovery in inbound tourism…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, Chairman of the National Travel Agents Association (ANTA) – A year for the tourism industry to take the next step

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, Chairman of the National Travel Agents Association (ANTA) – A year for the tourism industry to take the next step

Chairman Nikai positioned 2025 as "a year in which the tourism industry, which has recovered from the coronavirus, will take the next step." He expressed his desire to contribute to…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Hitoshi Saiaki, Chairman of the Japan Tourism Promotion Association – A year of continuing to communicate the significance of tourism and striving to improve its value

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Hitoshi Saiaki, Chairman of the Japan Tourism Promotion Association – A year of continuing to communicate the significance of tourism and striving to improve its value

Mr. Saiaki aims to develop the tourism industry, including the creation of sustainable tourism areas, together with the country and stakeholders, and play a role in solving various issues through…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Atsumi Gamo, Chairman of the Japan National Tourism Organization – 2025 is the final year of the Basic Plan for Promoting a Tourism Nation, and we will actively work to attract tourists to regional areas.

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Atsumi Gamo, Chairman of the Japan National Tourism Organization – 2025 is the final year of the Basic Plan for Promoting a Tourism Nation, and we will actively work to attract tourists to regional areas.

Mr. Gamo stated that both the number of visitors to Japan and their spending were strong in 2024, but he also noted that the number of overnight stays by inbound…

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[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Naoya Hagawa, Director-General of the Japan Tourism Agency – In a year of reaching new heights, we will strive to balance the acceptance of tourists with the quality of life of residents.

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Naoya Hagawa, Director-General of the Japan Tourism Agency – In a year of reaching new heights, we will strive to balance the acceptance of tourists with the quality of life of residents.

Mr. Hagawa expressed the view that tourism is on a strong growth trajectory, and will once again promote "attracting inbound tourists mainly from regional areas," "creating sustainable tourism areas," and…

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