Mitsubishi Estate and NTT Data provide AI concierge in Tokyo’s Marunouchi area, improving ease of travel with the latest event and restaurant information

Mitsubishi Estate and NTT Data have started providing an AI concierge specialized in the Marunouchi area (Otemachi, Marunouchi, Yurakucho). A chatbot that uses AI to provide accurate local information in…

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Major Chinese word-of-mouth service “Taibu Tenpei” supports retailers and local communities with behavioral data of Chinese visitors to Japan, and collaborates with Japanese industry organizations

The Japan Shopping Tourism Association has entered into a business partnership with China's largest lifestyle information platform ``Tadianping'' operated by the Meituan Group. We will support marketing measures for retailers,…

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Uber begins dispatching services to tourist destinations in India, including a scenic lake in Kashmir

According to Reuters, Uber has launched Uber Shikara, a water transportation service for tourists at the scenic Dal Lake in India's Kashmir region. Local Shikara boat operators have mixed opinions…

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Navitime adds voice guidance to inform you of popular spots while traveling, allowing you to quickly check them on the map

NAVITIME Japan has started offering a ``Recommended Spot Navi'' feature on the comprehensive navigation app ``NAVITIME'' that provides voice notifications of nearby recommended spots. Illuminations are also reproduced on the…

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Weathernews begins offering “World Weather” for overseas travelers, and also provides pinpoint predictions with “World Rain Cloud Radar”

Weathernews Inc. has started providing weather information ``World Weather'' for overseas travelers on its weather app ``Weathernews.'' We have developed a new "World Rain Cloud Radar" that covers the entire…

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JR East provides new services based on Suica usage status, collaborates with corporate co-creation, and develops personalized services

JR East will launch a corporate co-creation platform service in January 2025 that connects Suica with digital services from various companies. The co-creating companies will provide services and experience value…

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JR East plans to evolve Suica into a “lifestyle device”, with plans for “Local Suica” and ticket gate passage without touching, improving convenience for visitors to Japan

JR East will gradually upgrade the functionality of Suica over the next 10 years. It has become a "lifestyle device" that can be used not only for transportation and payments,…

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Climbing map app “YAMAP” visualizes routes that other users have walked in the past, and allows experienced users to understand minor routes

Yamap, which operates the mountain climbing map GPS app ``YAMAP'', has started offering ``Minna no Kiseki'', a function that visualizes users' past trajectory data on a map. Also useful for…

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Taxi app “GO” starts carpooling service in Tokyo, about half the price of a taxi, available for drivers with Class 2 licenses

The taxi app ``GO'' has started a carpooling service ``GO SHUTTLE'' in the bay area such as Toyosu and Kachidoki. The fare is set at about 50 to 60 percent…

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JAL digitizes post-expiration points for travel savings service, allowing you to complete everything from application to use on your smartphone

JAL has launched ``JAL e-Travel Plan'', a travel savings service that allows you to complete the procedures from applying for points to receiving them, using them, and boarding with a…

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