[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Naoya Hagawa, Director-General of the Japan Tourism Agency – In a year of reaching new heights, we will strive to balance the acceptance of tourists with the quality of life of residents.

[New Year’s Thoughts]Mr. Naoya Hagawa, Director-General of the Japan Tourism Agency – In a year of reaching new heights, we will strive to balance the acceptance of tourists with the quality of life of residents.

Mr. Hagawa expressed the view that tourism is on a strong growth trajectory, and will once again promote "attracting inbound tourists mainly from regional areas," "creating sustainable tourism areas," and…

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The Japan Tourism Agency’s budget for FY2025 has been decided, with a 5% increase from the previous year to 53 billion yen, which will be largely allocated to attracting inbound local tourists, including new measures to promote the attraction of digital nomads, and a supplementary budget will be used to counter overtourism.

The Japan Tourism Agency’s budget for FY2025 has been decided, with a 5% increase from the previous year to 53 billion yen, which will be largely allocated to attracting inbound local tourists, including new measures to promote the attraction of digital nomads, and a supplementary budget will be used to counter overtourism.

The budget for 2025 related to the Japan Tourism Agency has been decided. 53,033 million yen, an increase of 5.4% from the previous year. In line with the "Basic Plan…

Continue ReadingThe Japan Tourism Agency’s budget for FY2025 has been decided, with a 5% increase from the previous year to 53 billion yen, which will be largely allocated to attracting inbound local tourists, including new measures to promote the attraction of digital nomads, and a supplementary budget will be used to counter overtourism.
New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

Based on the Cultural Tourism Promotion Act, three new base plans and one regional plan were approved by the Minister. Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center, Okinawa Karate Kaikan (exhibition facility), etc.…

Continue ReadingNew regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.
In Gangneung, South Korea, discussions were held on promoting tourism between Japan and South Korea, and cooperation was planned on expanding local airline routes, international exchange through educational trips, etc.

In Gangneung, South Korea, discussions were held on promoting tourism between Japan and South Korea, and cooperation was planned on expanding local airline routes, international exchange through educational trips, etc.

The 38th Japan-Korea Tourism Promotion Council was held. Opinions were exchanged on challenges for continued expansion of exchanges and balanced growth of tourism exchanges. A Japan-Korea Tourism Business Forum was…

Continue ReadingIn Gangneung, South Korea, discussions were held on promoting tourism between Japan and South Korea, and cooperation was planned on expanding local airline routes, international exchange through educational trips, etc.
The total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in October 2024, but will decrease by 17% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 70%

The total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in October 2024, but will decrease by 17% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 70%

The travel transaction status (preliminary report) of 43 major domestic travel companies and groups in October 2024 shows that the total transaction amount was 369,950,610,000 yen, a decrease of 17.4%…

Continue ReadingThe total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in October 2024, but will decrease by 17% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 70%
New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

The Japan Tourism Agency’s supplementary budget for 2024 includes a total of 54.3 billion yen, including high added value, countermeasures against overtourism, and attracting inbound tourists to local areas.

The Japan Tourism Agency has earmarked 54.3 billion yen as a supplementary budget for FY2024. Implemented ``revitalization and high added value of tourist destinations and the tourism industry'', ``improving the…

Continue ReadingThe Japan Tourism Agency’s supplementary budget for 2024 includes a total of 54.3 billion yen, including high added value, countermeasures against overtourism, and attracting inbound tourists to local areas.
Japan Tourism Agency creates new “travel etiquette” to educate tourists about etiquette, and uses “tourist pictograms” to disseminate prohibited and recommended actions.

Japan Tourism Agency creates new “travel etiquette” to educate tourists about etiquette, and uses “tourist pictograms” to disseminate prohibited and recommended actions.

The Japan Tourism Agency has created ``Travel Etiquette for the Future,'' which shows seven manners, as new content to enlighten tourists on etiquette and recommended behaviors. There is also a…

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G7 Tourism Ministers Meeting discusses the possibility of introducing digital technology including AI, and contribution to international society through sustainable tourism and tourism

G7 Tourism Ministers Meeting discusses the possibility of introducing digital technology including AI, and contribution to international society through sustainable tourism and tourism

The G7 Tourism Ministers' Meeting will be held for the first time in Florence, Italy from November 13th to 15th, 2024. Discussed and compiled a communique on sustainable tourism, AI…

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The total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in September 2024, but will decrease by 25% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 65%

The total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in September 2024, but will decrease by 25% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 65%

The total transaction amount of 43 major domestic travel companies and groups in September 2024 was 320,368,070,000 yen, a decrease of 25.3% compared to the same month in 2019. Overseas…

Continue ReadingThe total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in September 2024, but will decrease by 25% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 65%
First “Tourism Resilience Summit” held in Sendai City, “Sendai Declaration” adopted, aiming to prevent and minimize the impact of natural disasters and crises.

First “Tourism Resilience Summit” held in Sendai City, “Sendai Declaration” adopted, aiming to prevent and minimize the impact of natural disasters and crises.

The Asia-Pacific Tourism Resilience Summit was held for the first time in Sendai from November 9th to 10th, 2024. At the ministerial level meeting, the vulnerability of the tourism sector…

Continue ReadingFirst “Tourism Resilience Summit” held in Sendai City, “Sendai Declaration” adopted, aiming to prevent and minimize the impact of natural disasters and crises.
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