JR East and others demonstrate flying cars as secondary transportation for the Shinkansen, selling tours around northern Tohoku from a temporary helipad next to the station

As a demonstration experiment to create new tourism experiences and value using flying cars, JR East and others are selling high-value-added tourism travel products that position flying cars as secondary…

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Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Kyoto, Otsu, and Nara develop special experiential tourism plans to attract visitors in preparation for the Osaka Expo

The three chambers of commerce and industry in Kyoto, Otsu, and Nara have each developed sightseeing plans that incorporate special experiences. Attracting tourists to the Kansai area ahead of next…

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Okayama Prefecture/Kasaoka City Tourism Association holds Bon Odori experience event, special experience of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

From July to September 2024, the Kasaoka City Tourism Association in Okayama Prefecture will hold an event to experience Shiraishi Odori, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, on Shiroishi Island in…

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Osaka Tourism Bureau holds “Come to Osaka! Campaign”, the first part is Oshimei festival and live event, building momentum for Osaka Expo

“Come to Osaka! Campaign” will be held from October 12, 2024. The first campaign is Haru's "Meshi Festival" and "Nakanoshima RIVER LIVE." We will also continue to build momentum for…

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USJ offers special prices exclusively for Kansai area residents, boosting winter demand, 1000 yen discount on adult one-day passes, etc.

USJ releases the "Kansai Thank You Pass" for residents of the Kansai area. Special price of 1000 yen off for adults and 500 yen off for children from the 1-day…

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As Tourism EXPO 2024 begins, actor Tomoko Yamaguchi also covers the first day as she visits the booths, giving a new form to the value of travel.

Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) began on September 26, 2024 at Tokyo Big Sight. A report on the opening day, from the opening ceremony to the exhibition. Source link

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Average travel duration exceeds seven days during China’s National Day holiday, changing travel destination choices; Higashiizu becomes more popular in Japan – Trip.com

Trip.com has revealed trends in the Chinese travel market for the National Day holiday starting on October 1, 2024. The average length of travel will exceed 7 days. Popular travel…

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Qatar becomes second Muslim-majority country and 42nd country worldwide to join U.S. Visa Reciprocal Waiver Program

According to the Associated Press, Qatar will join the U.S. Visa Reciprocal Waiver Program starting October 1, 2024, becoming the second Muslim-majority country to do so after Brunei and the…

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Hotel management contracts in Japan average 23 years, with a preference for long-term brand lock-in, compared with 17 years in Asia Pacific

JLL, a major comprehensive real estate services company, and Baker McKenzie, one of the world's largest international law firms, have jointly released the "Hotel Management Contract Survey 2024." Hotel management…

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