Business to strengthen taxi supply in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, introduction of taxi apps and Japanese version of ride-sharing increased number of vehicles operating at peak hours by 30%

The taxi app GO revealed the results of the "Karuizawa Taxi Supply Strengthening Project" being implemented in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. During the peak hours of the Obon period, the…

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To help Shimane Prefecture’s Hinomisaki recover from heavy rain damage, the prefecture launches a tourism support campaign, offering 3,000 yen discounts per person for lodging and issuing city walking coupons.

The Hinomisaki area of ​​Izumo City suffered major damage due to road collapse due to heavy rain. Shimane Prefecture's tourism support campaign will be held from November 2024 to March…

Continue ReadingTo help Shimane Prefecture’s Hinomisaki recover from heavy rain damage, the prefecture launches a tourism support campaign, offering 3,000 yen discounts per person for lodging and issuing city walking coupons.

Shizuoka Prefecture gives 5,000 yen worth of points to guests who watch sports on official tourism app

Shizuoka Prefecture will award 5,000 yen worth of TIPS points to people who watch professional sports held within the prefecture and stay at accommodations, which can be used at restaurants…

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Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offers workations for 5,000 yen per night at luxury inns, sold as NFT to digital citizens

From November 5, 2024, Kaga City will begin measures to support workdays for business people. If you purchase a ``Workation NFT'' for 5,000 yen, you can stay overnight at Yamashiro…

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Voice guidance on local topics on smartphone while on the move, demonstration experiment in Saitama City, event information etc. by utilizing multiple AI

Demonstration experiments have begun for the smartphone app "Bashow," which provides audio guidance on topics surrounding the area to people traveling by car or other vehicle in Saitama City. By…

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We asked about the impact and future of regional “Tourism DX” and “Tourism DMP” in an era where tourism strategies are formulated using data.

Report on a symposium on the theme of regional "Tourism DX". Experts discussed the understanding and education required for regional collaboration through the use of data, including DMP, and the…

Continue ReadingWe asked about the impact and future of regional “Tourism DX” and “Tourism DMP” in an era where tourism strategies are formulated using data.

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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Four regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

Four regions in Japan won the 2024 Green Destinations Award (GD Award). Kamaishi City, which won the Silver Award last time, has been upgraded to the Gold Award. Ozu City…

Continue ReadingFour regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

What is “cultural tourism” promoted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs? We heard about initiatives ranging from the “regional revitalization package” to the “base plan” promoted with DMOs.

Report on a seminar held by the Agency for Cultural Affairs titled "The Future Aimed for by Cultural Tourism." In addition to explaining the Agency for Cultural Affairs' projects such…

Continue ReadingWhat is “cultural tourism” promoted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs? We heard about initiatives ranging from the “regional revitalization package” to the “base plan” promoted with DMOs.

We interviewed Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, about its “soccer watching x sightseeing” tourism DX initiative to encourage spectators to travel around the area.

On-site coverage of the "Kickball City Fujieda Next100 Sports Tourism Project" in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The aim is to revitalize the local economy by utilizing Navitime's "Unitabi", targeting visitors…

Continue ReadingWe interviewed Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, about its “soccer watching x sightseeing” tourism DX initiative to encourage spectators to travel around the area.