Kyoto City sets up temporary information center and baggage delivery/storage center during autumn tourist season to prevent overtourism

During the fall tourist season, when many tourists are expected to visit, Kyoto City has set up a multilingual information center and temporary baggage delivery and storage facilities to ease…

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Wakura Onsen “Kagaya” holds opera troupe show in Tokyo, collaborates with JTB and Asahi Breweries for earthquake recovery

JTB, Asahi Breweries, and Kagaya in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, will hold performances by the Kagaya Leprechaun Opera Company from October to December 2024. As part of the ``Creation of…

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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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Hoshino Resorts changes the name of the Tanigawadake facility in Gunma Prefecture and rebrands it to become a year-round spot where you can enjoy the charm of the mountains.

From December 1, 2024, Hoshino Resorts will change the names of "Tanigawa-dake Ropeway by Hoshino Resorts" and "Tanigawa-dake Tenjindaira Ski Resort by Hoshino Resorts" to "Tanigawa-dake Yoch by Hoshino Resorts"…

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JAL provides mileage for four round trips per month to promote “bi-regional living” in cooperation with Kusu Town, Oita Prefecture

As part of JAL's efforts to promote a "bi-region living lifestyle" utilizing mileage, JAL has concluded a "Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for the Creation of Sustainable People Flow" with Kusu…

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Hot bath facilities in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, in cooperation with 34 Chichibu temples, rental towels are free when you present the Goshuin stamp

Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen, a hot spring facility operated by the Hot Spring Dojo, is linked to Chichibu Temple 34 Kannon Sacred Sites. If you present one of the goshuin…

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China’s long holiday “National Day” brings tourists to domestic tourist destinations, Thailand is popular for overseas travel

Reuters reports on the trends of Chinese tourists during the National Day holidays. With the real estate crisis and job insecurity lingering, and economic growth slowing, the number of tourists…

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Shibuya City Tourism Association educates tourists about manners and calls for moderation, ahead of Halloween

Before Halloween, the Shibuya City Tourism Association will be distributing free etiquette marks and posters featuring the Shibuya City Tourism Association's official character, "SHIBUYA♡HACHI." Source link

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The number of participants over the age of 50 has increased, and repeat customers have been well-received, with comments such as “saving accommodation and travel expenses” and “meeting new people”

“Otetsutabi” conducted a questionnaire survey targeting people aged 50 and older who have participated in Otetsutabi. The percentage of participants aged 50 and over will increase from 8% in 2021…

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