Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, is expanding its port tours, including the Shikoku Pilgrimage and Hiroshima Okonomiyaki classes in conjunction with the launch of a new cruise ship that will debut this year.

Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises will offer new port excursions through collaboration with local experts in conjunction with the start of operations from December 2024 on two ships, Nippon Maru and this…

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Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation launches a campaign to help people feel closer to “connections” on Izumoji, “Omikuji” at tourist facilities, etc.

The Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation will start the ``Good Relationship Day Project'' from November 15, 2024 as part of the wide-area tourism initiative ``& Sanctuary of Relationships'' with the theme…

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Tokyo Monorail, 60th anniversary commemorative tour, train depot tour, “Tokyo Mega Illumination”, etc.

Tokyo Monorail will be holding three types of tours in November 2024 to commemorate its 60th anniversary. Tours of train depots, lineside cruises, group chartered train tours, photo sessions inside…

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Himeji Tourism and Convention Bureau distributes “local fish and local sake” coupons to guests staying in the city, in line with the lifting of the ban on planned mackerel “Bouze Saba”

The Himeji Tourism and Convention Bureau is running a ``Delicious Himeji Travel Campaign'' targeting business travelers staying in Himeji on business trips. From November 1, 2024, the sale of ``Boze…

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The leisure market in 2023 will be 71 trillion yen, with domestic travel at the top, and the increase in visitors to Japan will influence the rise in the ranking of eating out – Leisure White Paper 2024

Japan Productivity Center releases “Leisure White Paper 2024”. The recovery in the tourism and leisure sector is remarkable. Source link

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Taxis equipped with dedicated sleepers are selling well due to increased use of taxis when traveling with pets and aging pet owners.

With pet tourism attracting attention, the number of users of ``Fuwafuwa Pet Taxi'', which transports and relocates pets, has increased tenfold in the past year. Reduces stress for pets and…

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Travel trends forecast for 2025: Japanese travelers are increasingly interested in “reset travel,” “immersive art,” and “sports” — Skyscanner survey

Skyscanner has announced the Skyscanner Travel Trends Report 2025. We examine ``artful travel,'' ``active travel,'' and ``reset travel'' for Japanese travelers from seven trend areas. Source link

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Shiga Prefecture Biwako Visitors Bureau collaborates with Nissan to offer benefits to travelers using electric vehicles (EV)

The Shiga Prefecture Tobiwako Visitors Bureau will be running a sightseeing excursion project from October 23, 2024 to October 31, 2025, where you can receive benefits when visiting roadside stations…

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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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Traveler Survey 2024 from 39 countries around the world: Japan and South Korea are particular about food, China is a local experience, and Asian consumers are a digital experience.

Euromonitor International conducted a survey of travelers from 39 countries around the world. When asked about the quality of food at the destination, 30.3% of people in South Korea and…

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