New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

Based on the Cultural Tourism Promotion Act, three new base plans and one regional plan were approved by the Minister. Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center, Okinawa Karate Kaikan (exhibition facility), etc.…

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Turkish Airlines receives Guinness World Records award for being the airline that flies to the most countries, with flights to 120 countries including Japan.

Turkish Airlines receives Guinness World Records award for being the airline that flies to the most countries, with flights to 120 countries including Japan.

Turkish Airlines was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the airline that flies to the most countries. In the past 12 months, the airline has flown to…

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Mobi, which uses generative AI to select the best hotel, wins the Innovation Award chosen by global tourism leaders – Focuslight Conference 2024

Mobi, which uses generative AI to select the best hotel, wins the Innovation Award chosen by global tourism leaders – Focuslight Conference 2024

Mobi, which develops intent-driven search for major hotel brands, won the People's Choice Award at the Focusrite Conference 2024's Innovation: Launch, which recognizes innovative companies in the travel industry. Source…

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The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces the “Tourism Promotion Grand Prize”, the grand prize goes to Nara’s “SDGs learning trip”, recognizing the effective use of local historical and cultural resources

The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces the “Tourism Promotion Grand Prize”, the grand prize goes to Nara’s “SDGs learning trip”, recognizing the effective use of local historical and cultural resources

The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Tourism and Inbound Tourism Special Committee has decided on the 2024 National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kirari Shine Tourism Promotion Award. The…

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ANA and Narita Airport receive the Pioneer Award, which recognizes companies that improve the air travel experience, with 20 companies nominated from Asia

ANA and Narita Airport receive the Pioneer Award, which recognizes companies that improve the air travel experience, with 20 companies nominated from Asia

Future Travel Experience (FTE), which organizes air travel experience events, has announced the ``FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2024.'' From Japan, ANA and Narita Airport received the Pioneer Award. Source link

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Best Tourism Village 2024, Nishikawa Town in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture newly certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization

Best Tourism Village 2024, Nishikawa Town in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture newly certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization

UN Tourism has newly certified Nishikawa Town in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture as the world's "Best Tourism Village." Eight regions have been certified as Japan's Best…

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International Ski Resort Awards 2024: “Hokkaido Rusutsu Resort” wins Japan’s top prize, France “Val Trend” wins world’s top prize

International Ski Resort Awards 2024: “Hokkaido Rusutsu Resort” wins Japan’s top prize, France “Val Trend” wins world’s top prize

Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido won the top award for ``Japan's Best Ski Resort 2024'' at the ``World Ski Awards 2024''. "The Vale Rusutsu" won the top award at "Japan's Best…

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Ishikawa Prefecture and Kanazawa selected as one of the top 25 travel destinations around the world in 2025 by National Geographic, a leading international magazine.

Ishikawa Prefecture and Kanazawa selected as one of the top 25 travel destinations around the world in 2025 by National Geographic, a leading international magazine.

Kanazawa from Japan has been selected as one of the ``Best of the World 2025'' (25 travel destinations around the world you should visit in 2025) announced by the leading…

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Four regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

Four regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

Four regions in Japan won the 2024 Green Destinations Award (GD Award). Kamaishi City, which won the Silver Award last time, has been upgraded to the Gold Award. Ozu City…

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The Agency for Cultural Affairs has appointed 32 companies and organizations as “Japan Heritage Official Partners,” promoting mutual cooperation in a wide range of areas from transportation to travel, distribution, and securities.

The Agency for Cultural Affairs has appointed 32 companies and organizations as “Japan Heritage Official Partners,” promoting mutual cooperation in a wide range of areas from transportation to travel, distribution, and securities.

32 companies and organizations have become partners in the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Japan Heritage Official Partnership. The purpose of this project is for the Agency for Cultural Affairs and…

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