Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture signs agreement with Uber to start taxi dispatch service only in winter, improving convenience with app familiar to visitors to Japan

Uber Japan signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. In cooperation with a local taxi company, we will start a winter-only taxi dispatch service using the Uber…

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A site that recommends comfortable walks in the city center, with new features such as users posting comfortable spots and searching for recommended routes.

The Green Tokyo Study Group has started the fifth social experiment of the web service "TOKYO OASIS", which proposes a comfortable walk around town, in the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho…

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Ama Town in Oki, Shimane Prefecture launches a “decentralized autonomous organization” that connects anytime, anywhere to revitalize the related population

Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture, is a decentralized autonomous organization in which the residents of Ama Town and related populations will become an organization that contributes to the promotion of "collaboration…

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Business to strengthen taxi supply in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, introduction of taxi apps and Japanese version of ride-sharing increased number of vehicles operating at peak hours by 30%

The taxi app GO revealed the results of the "Karuizawa Taxi Supply Strengthening Project" being implemented in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. During the peak hours of the Obon period, the…

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Shizuoka Prefecture gives 5,000 yen worth of points to guests who watch sports on official tourism app

Shizuoka Prefecture will award 5,000 yen worth of TIPS points to people who watch professional sports held within the prefecture and stay at accommodations, which can be used at restaurants…

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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.

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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We interviewed Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, about its “soccer watching x sightseeing” tourism DX initiative to encourage spectators to travel around the area.

On-site coverage of the "Kickball City Fujieda Next100 Sports Tourism Project" in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The aim is to revitalize the local economy by utilizing Navitime's "Unitabi", targeting visitors…

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Accommodation reservation management Tripura starts linking with “WhatsApp” using AI chatbot to facilitate smooth communication with foreign guests

Tripla, which develops IT solutions for accommodation facilities, has started working with its multilingual AI chatbot service ``tripla Bot'' and the messaging app ``WhatsApp.'' Improving convenience for foreign guests. Source…

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Vacation Rental Airbnb adds new search function optimized for individuals; Sapporo is popular destination this winter

Airbnb announces winter 2024 upgrades. Added over 50 new features that are more personalized for guests. There are also features specific to Japan. Source link

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Kansai Innovation Center and others conduct demonstration experiment of tourist guidance using generative AI to promote sightseeing tours and dispersion in Kyoto and Arashiyama area

The Kansai Innovation Center is conducting a demonstration experiment of tourist guidance using generative AI to encourage excursion and dispersion in the Arashiyama area of ​​Kyoto City. Implemented as a…

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