Survey on the intentions of visitors to Japan 2024 reveals that 30% of people experienced overtourism during their visit to Japan, and there is a gap between sustainability awareness and action

Survey on the intentions of visitors to Japan 2024 reveals that 30% of people experienced overtourism during their visit to Japan, and there is a gap between sustainability awareness and action

The "DBJ/JTBF Asia/Europe/U.S./Australia Intention Survey of Foreign Travelers Visiting Japan 2024 Edition" report was published by the Japan Transport Corporation in collaboration with the Development Bank of Japan. We investigated…

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Tokyo Tourism Foundation improves the value of the experience through city walking tours for visitors to Japan, with professional guides providing historical commentary while looking at ukiyo-e prints

Tokyo Tourism Foundation improves the value of the experience through city walking tours for visitors to Japan, with professional guides providing historical commentary while looking at ukiyo-e prints

The Tokyo Tourism Foundation has released ``Tokyo Time Travel,'' a guided city walking tour for foreign tourists visiting Tokyo. We aim to become ``TOKYO that continues to be chosen by…

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Advanced hire car dispatch service for visitors to Japan has started, offering everything from transportation to sightseeing information for guests staying at hotels in Tokyo.

Advanced hire car dispatch service for visitors to Japan has started, offering everything from transportation to sightseeing information for guests staying at hotels in Tokyo.

News Technology, in collaboration with Daiwa Motor Transportation, has begun offering a premium hire service, ``TOKYO CHAUFFEUR SERVICE,'' targeting hotels in Tokyo. We are also promoting DX of ride dispatch.…

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More than 90% of visitors to Japan intend to “visit local areas,” while the experience rate is less than 10%, and 36% say the weak yen “affects travel decisions.”

More than 90% of visitors to Japan intend to “visit local areas,” while the experience rate is less than 10%, and 36% say the weak yen “affects travel decisions.”

The Japan Transport Corporation, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Japan, published the ``DBJ/JTBF Asia/Europe/U.S./Australia Intention Survey of Foreign Travelers Visiting Japan 2024 Edition'' research report. Revealing the results…

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Cross-border payment Alipay Plus expands cooperation with “PayPay” in Japan, reaching more than 3 million merchants

Cross-border payment Alipay Plus expands cooperation with “PayPay” in Japan, reaching more than 3 million merchants

China's Alipay+ has expanded its partnership with PayPay to further expand its merchant network in Japan. Alipay+ affiliated e-wallet can be used at over 3 million member stores across Japan.…

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Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Tourism Association, special reserved event at Imperial Palace Gaien, 100,000 yen for 3 hours, including field test experience, free tour for foreigners also available

Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Tourism Association, special reserved event at Imperial Palace Gaien, 100,000 yen for 3 hours, including field test experience, free tour for foreigners also available

For the first time, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo will hold a special private premium experience event at Kitanomaru Park in the Imperial Palace Gaien and the Important Cultural Property "Former Imperial…

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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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Japan Kappo-do Association expands courses for inbound tourists, regularizes 20 classes per month, including “Basic Course on Umami and Dashi”

Japan Kappo-do Association expands courses for inbound tourists, regularizes 20 classes per month, including “Basic Course on Umami and Dashi”

The Japan Kappo-do Association has expanded its experience course "Kappo-do training" for inbound tourists. The event is scheduled to be held more than 20 times a month, with four main…

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JAL and Hoshino Resorts joint campaign to introduce hidden spots to overseas visitors, including “Flight + Accommodation” tour

JAL and Hoshino Resorts joint campaign to introduce hidden spots to overseas visitors, including “Flight + Accommodation” tour

JAL and Hoshino Resorts have launched a "Royal Road vs. Hidden Spot Campaign" for tourists visiting Japan. In addition to the popular classic spots, a special website introduces hidden spots…

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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.

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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