Niseko has started offering 50% worth of experiential gift certificates as return gifts by soliciting donations from the areas visited by foreign tourists, and Niseko has started offering gift certificates worth 50% as a return gift, with mutual use now possible.

The Hokkaido/Kutchan Tourism Association has launched ``Protect the pow NISEKO,'' a campaign targeting tourists visiting the Niseko area to collect donations by returning electronic gift certificates that can be used…

Continue ReadingNiseko has started offering 50% worth of experiential gift certificates as return gifts by soliciting donations from the areas visited by foreign tourists, and Niseko has started offering gift certificates worth 50% as a return gift, with mutual use now possible.

In the Okhotsk region of Hokkaido, a video promoting the attractiveness of buses is released in an effort to secure bus drivers, with 5 local bus companies participating.

In order to secure human resources for bus operators operating in the Hokkaido/Okhotsk area, we have released a video titled ``Let's become a bus driver in Okhotsk!'' that conveys the…

Continue ReadingIn the Okhotsk region of Hokkaido, a video promoting the attractiveness of buses is released in an effort to secure bus drivers, with 5 local bus companies participating.

Taxi dispatch app newmo introduces Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance, and builds a dedicated accident response system in partnership with Tokio Marine & Nichido

newmo, a company that provides a taxi dispatch app, has introduced ``Automobile Insurance for Mobile Service Operators'', a Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance that is paid in hourly increments. In…

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JR East and others demonstrate technology to virtually experience the sensation of a travel destination in Tokyo, verifying the impact on attracting customers, with Nagano and Togakushi soba as the theme

JR East will conduct a demonstration experiment of virtual technology that allows you to experience the feeling you get at a travel destination in far-off Tokyo. An immersive system booth…

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AI proposes a travel plan that is less crowded for Hakone trips, developed by DMO and startups from the University of Tokyo to counter overtourism

Hakone has begun offering a travel planning AI service, ``Hakotabi,'' to combat overtourism. When a traveler's attributes and interests are entered, the system suggests multiple routes to visit tourist spots…

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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…

Continue ReadingThe “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.

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Daisuke Kezuka, Head of Navitime Japan’s Travel Business Department – Addressing issues and improving services as repeat visitors to Japan become an important presence

Mr. Kezuka introduced the functional enhancements of Japan Travel by NAVITIME, a navigation system for foreign visitors to Japan, in line with the rapid recovery of the inbound market. He…

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Hokkaido Tourism Organization promotes the appeal of adventure travel and the appeal of certified guides to visitors to Japan

The Hokkaido Tourism Organization is disseminating the ``Hokkaido Certified Adventure Travel Guide'' to foreign visitors to Japan, along with the charms of Hokkaido, through JAL and ANA in-flight magazines and…

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government opens a ticket information site for the Tabinaka experience, offering information on Kabuki and sumo matches, Tokyo tours, etc. in multiple languages.

Tokyo's official tourism website ``GO TOKYO'' has opened a special page that makes it easier to purchase tickets for tourist facilities and performances. We collaborate with various private ticket sites…

Continue ReadingThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government opens a ticket information site for the Tabinaka experience, offering information on Kabuki and sumo matches, Tokyo tours, etc. in multiple languages.

Keisei Skyliner has a new service where tickets are issued when passing through the ticket gate using a face pass, allowing you to pre-register your face information.

Keisei Electric Railway will introduce ``Skyliner e-ticket Face Check in Go'' on January 24, 2025, a new service that allows passengers to board the Skyliner using facial recognition. Source link

Continue ReadingKeisei Skyliner has a new service where tickets are issued when passing through the ticket gate using a face pass, allowing you to pre-register your face information.