Tag: "InboundTravelInJapan"

An Okinawa-based DMC is launched for inbound adventure travel tours across Japan in cooperation with five local DMCs

An Okinawa-based DMC is launched for inbound adventure travel tours across Japan in cooperation with five local DMCs

Okinawa-based ‘Nature Travel Japan’ was launched as a new destination management company (DMC). Under a brand name of ‘Japan Adventure Travel,’ five local DMCs partner to create adventure travel tours across Japan for inbound travelers.
Japan Tourism Agency creates new ‘Travel Etiquette’ and ‘Tourism Pictogram’ as guidances for travelers to promote sustainable tourism

Japan Tourism Agency creates new ‘Travel Etiquette’ and ‘Tourism Pictogram’ as guidances for travelers to promote sustainable tourism

Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) has created new ‘Travel Etiquette’ and ‘Tourism Pictogram’ to raise awareness of tourist etiquette and recommended behavior.
Japan National Tourism Organization issues ink painting NFT to promote Osaka Kansai EXPO as a gateway to travel nationwide

Japan National Tourism Organization issues ink painting NFT to promote Osaka Kansai EXPO as a gateway to travel nationwide

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) issued 20 kinds of ink painting NFTs featuring local landmarks in 10 regions as one of the efforts in Osaka Kansai EXPO 2025 promotions.
Uber Japan will dispatch taxies in Hakuba, Nagano, in the limited winter season to improve conveniences for international visitors

Uber Japan will dispatch taxies in Hakuba, Nagano, in the limited winter season to improve conveniences for international visitors

Uber will begin dispatching taxies on the Uber app in Hakuba Village, Nagao Prefecture in the limited winter season to improve conveniences for international visitors who are used to use the Uber app.
The research about over-tourism in Japan finds that 60% of all regions realize over-crowded tourists, and the biggest challenge is traffic

The research about over-tourism in Japan finds that 60% of all regions realize over-crowded tourists, and the biggest challenge is traffic

According to the Jalan Research Center's survey, 59.7% of people in residence areas and 63.4% of people in business areas realized that tourists are crowded or slightly crowded.
30% of foreign visitors to Japan have experienced over-tourism in traveling

30% of foreign visitors to Japan have experienced over-tourism in traveling

The joint research by JTB Foundation and Development Bank of Japan finds that about 30% of foreign visitors to Japan have experienced over-crowded situation in tourist destinations or tourism spots.
International guest nights increased by 50% in three urban areas and 20% in local regions in August 2024

International guest nights increased by 50% in three urban areas and 20% in local regions in August 2024

The total number of guest nights in August 2024 was up 1% year on year to 64.9 million. Guest nights of international travelers were up 24.9% to 13.2 million (up 39.5% over August 2019), accounting for 20.4% of the total.
More than 90% of international travelers to Japan intend to visit regional areas, but less than 10% have visited there before

More than 90% of international travelers to Japan intend to visit regional areas, but less than 10% have visited there before

International travelers from the world intend to visit regional destinations in Japan, but they have not been there yet. The ratio of international travelers who have visited lregional destinations before is less than 10% on average.
Yamanashi Governor talks about the prefecture’s tourism visions, saying, “Make Mt.Fuji a world-standard tourism destination.”

Yamanashi Governor talks about the prefecture’s tourism visions, saying, “Make Mt.Fuji a world-standard tourism destination.”

Travel Voice interviewed Kotaro Nagasaki, Yamanashi Governor, to let him talk about the prefecture’s tourism visions and tourism policies including the Mt.Fuji climbing rule. Governor Nagasaki said, "Make Mt.Fuji a world-standard tourism destination.”
JAL and Hoshino Resorts launch a joint campaign to introduce ‘a little-known but good destination’ for inbound travelers

JAL and Hoshino Resorts launch a joint campaign to introduce ‘a little-known but good destination’ for inbound travelers

JAL and Hoshino Resorts launched a joint campaign to introduce 'a little-known but good destinations’ in Japan on each of the owned media and offer dynamic package tours.
Transactions on Visa cards by Korean travelers in Japan increase from 39% to 48% of all their spendings

Transactions on Visa cards by Korean travelers in Japan increase from 39% to 48% of all their spendings

Transactions on Visa cards by Korean travelers accounted for 62% in Asia Pacific, and the ratio of spendings on Visa cards in Japan increased from 39% of the total to 48%, according to Visa.
The most popular family travel destination among travelers in Asia is Tokyo. according to Booking.com survey

The most popular family travel destination among travelers in Asia is Tokyo. according to Booking.com survey

The most popular family destination among multi-generations travelers in 11 countries and regions in Asia is Tokyo, according to Booking.com survey. The highest-interested destination is Urayasu, a city of Tokyo Disneyland.
Japan National Tourism Organization begins digital promotions for ‘EXPO + Tourism’ in earnest, including delivery of local NFTs

Japan National Tourism Organization begins digital promotions for ‘EXPO + Tourism’ in earnest, including delivery of local NFTs

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has begun digital promotions for ‘EXPO + Tourism, encouraging JNTO website visitors to visit the ‘EXPO + Tourism’ tour booking website, and delivering NFTs featuring nature, foods or cultures in 10 regions.
NEC and Klook offer a package service of hotel pre-checkin and baggage delivery from an airport to a hotel

NEC and Klook offer a package service of hotel pre-checkin and baggage delivery from an airport to a hotel

NEC, Klook and Maruwa Transportation will begin offering ‘Travel Light’ service combining pre-checkin of a hotel with baggage delivery from an airport as one of the solution service against over-tourism.
Can in-destination experiences be a trigger for inbound travelers to revisit Japan?

Can in-destination experiences be a trigger for inbound travelers to revisit Japan?

Things encouraged to experience next time by information getting in traveling in Japan are ‘onsen,’ ‘tourism facilities’ and ‘sweets or snacks’ for Taiwanese travelers and ‘theme parks,’ ‘Japanese traditional or luxury restaurants’ and ‘popular casual restaurants among local people’ for American travelers.
Japanese Wi-Fi router rental launches a travel brand for inbound travelers with a tagline of ‘Explore Wonderland Japan’

Japanese Wi-Fi router rental launches a travel brand for inbound travelers with a tagline of ‘Explore Wonderland Japan’

Vision, a Wi-Fi router rental company of Japan, launched a travel brand ‘Japan Destinations’ as a destination management company (DMC) to provide seamless arrangement of hotel, activity, transportation and tour guide.
‘Sukayu Onsen’ in Aomori, Japan is selected as the most luxury shore excursion experience, by Cunard

‘Sukayu Onsen’ in Aomori, Japan is selected as the most luxury shore excursion experience, by Cunard

Cunard, a cruise operator selected ‘Sukayu Onsen’ in Aomori, Japan as the most luxury shore excursion experience, valuing the unique landscape and Japanese traditional onsen experience and lunch.
Japan National Tourism Organization enhances a partnership with luxury travel consortium ‘Serandipians’

Japan National Tourism Organization enhances a partnership with luxury travel consortium ‘Serandipians’

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) hosted inspection tours for luxury travel consortium ‘Serandipians’ in Hokuriku and Setouchi. Quentin Desurmont, Serandipians Chairman, who joined the tour, talked about potentiality of Japan as a luxury destination.
Tokyo Shibuya and Shinjuku work together to prohibit visitors from drinking alcohol on the streets during this coming Halloween

Tokyo Shibuya and Shinjuku work together to prohibit visitors from drinking alcohol on the streets during this coming Halloween

Shibuya Ward and Shinjuku Ward, jointly called, “Keep rules” to visitors during this coming Halloween period, enforcing the ordinances banning drinking on the streets. Ken Hasebe, Mayer of Shibuya Ward, said that strong measures are needed to prevent over-toruism.
Digital tourism promotion booth is set up at Kansai International Airport to lure international tourists to visit local areas

Digital tourism promotion booth is set up at Kansai International Airport to lure international tourists to visit local areas

A digital tourism PR booth was set up at Kansai International Airport to encourage international tourists to visit local areas in western Japan before Osaka Kansai EXPO opens in April 2025.