Major Chinese word-of-mouth service “Taibu Tenpei” supports retailers and local communities with behavioral data of Chinese visitors to Japan, and collaborates with Japanese industry organizations

The Japan Shopping Tourism Association has entered into a business partnership with China's largest lifestyle information platform ``Tadianping'' operated by the Meituan Group. We will support marketing measures for retailers,…

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We spoke to the president of Palace Hotel about the background behind the company’s attainment of the highest ranking in the world, and its plans for facility expansion.

What is a world-class Japanese luxury hotel? We asked Palace Hotel Tokyo, which received the highest ranking in Europe and the United States, about future developments in terms of high…

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International conferences held in Japan in 2023 will be 2.5 times more than the previous year, with in-person conferences exceeding hybrid conferences for the first time since the coronavirus

In 2023, the number of international conferences held in Japan will be 1,376, 2.5 times as many as the previous year, and the total number of participants will be 1,016,000,…

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Why is Mitsui Outlet Park targeting “Cathay members” to attract visitors to Japan? The decisive factor is high consumer confidence and immediate effect (PR)

(PR) The inbound visitor market to Japan continues to reach record highs. We heard about the case of Mitsui Outlet Park, which has succeeded in attracting high-spending customers from Asia…

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Wheeler will increase sales and profits in 2024, occupancy rate and average unit price will rise due to transportation demand for “Oshikatsu” live performances

WILLER EXPRESS Representative Director Koji Hirayama summarized the business in 2024 and revealed the business strategy for 2025. In 2024, sales and profits are expected to increase, but new challenges…

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Get Your Guide, the world’s leading tabinaka reservation service, will hold an event for tourism operators on the top visit to Japan, and we asked them about their aims and the degree of attention to Japan.

Tabinaka experience reservation platform ``GetYourGuide'' is focusing on expanding its business in the Japanese market. We asked the two co-founders, who came to Japan in October for supplier events held…

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Tokyo enters the top three for the first time in the 2024 World Tourist Cities Ranking, rated for “affordable prices” and “excellent infrastructure,” with Paris taking the top spot for the fourth consecutive year – Euromonitor survey

Euromonitor releases the 2024 Top 100 Cities Destination Index report. Tokyo quickly rose from 20th place in 2022 to 4th place in 2023, and in 2024 it ranked 3rd, breaking…

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We listened to the analysis of a travel data company, including “changes in the inbound market to Japan” deciphered using the latest data from around the world, the popularity of premium airline seats, and the polarization of length of stay.

ForwardKeys, the world's leading travel data analysis company, analyzes the growth of Japan's inbound market using the latest data. We asked Bin Han Kee, vice president of sales for APAC,…

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Japan’s “traditional sake brewing” decided to be registered as UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage; Prime Minister calls for “support that will lead to regional revitalization and overseas expansion”

On December 5, 2025 (Japan time), UNESCO decided to register Japan's "traditional sake brewing" such as sake, shochu, and awamori as UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. Expectations are rising for regional…

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Nankai Railway makes “Tsutenkaku” a subsidiary, promoting “Greater Namba” concept including Shinsekai area

Nankai Electric Railway acquired 70.8% of the outstanding shares of Tsutenkaku Kanko and made it a subsidiary. We will promote area management strategies including the "Greater Namba" concept. Source link

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