Tencent Cloud and Tabelog have launched the Tabelog Weixin Mini Program for Chinese visitors to Japan. Released on April 23, the mini app operates within Weixin, one of China’s largest digital platforms.
The Mini Program lets users search for and book restaurants in Japan directly through Weixin and includes features such as map search, restaurant images, opening hours, reviews, and a Chinese-language interface.
Reservations can be made in advance or during travel, helping visitors navigate Japan’s dining scene more easily.
The service supports Weixin Pay and offers two booking types: seat-only reservations with a deposit to reduce no-shows, and course bookings with advance payment, which is scheduled to launch in summer 2025.
Tencent Cloud provided the infrastructure and technical support to ensure a smooth user experience. This launch supports Japan’s broader tourism goals, including increasing inbound travel to 60 million visitors by 2030 and preparing for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Tabelog also operates a multilingual reservation platform in English, Chinese, and Korean, and works with overseas services like Dianping, OpenRice, and KKday to expand access.
The new Mini Program builds on these efforts, aiming to make it easier for Chinese visitors to book restaurants and explore Japanese food culture.
