Tag: Japan Tourism Agency
Japan expands rural destination development project to broaden luxury tourism potential
Three more destinations – the foothills of Mount Fuji, Niigata, and Yamagata – have been added to the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) and Japan...
Japan boosts efforts to revive overseas travel
Travel stakeholders in Japan are stepping up efforts to encourage overseas travel amid the sluggish recovery of the market, which has rebounded to only...
Japan to highlight new destinations for sports, culture and art tourism
The Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Sports Agency and Agency for Cultural Affairs have pledged to strengthen the brand of Japan and its regions through...
China makes entry easier for Japanese travellers
China has restarted its visa-free arrangement for short-term visitors from Japan and eight other nations, including Bulgaria and Romania, in a bid to boost...
Japan spotlights food tourism in rural regions to alleviate overtourism
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) is stepping up efforts to expand gastronomy tourism in a bid to combat overtourism, cater to the high-end market...
Ishikawa tourism industry gets aid for earthquake recovery
Tourism facilities in earthquake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture are gearing up for more visitors following the success of government subsidies to attract tourists to the region.
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Japan intensifies destination marketing to boost international arrivals
Japan will carry out targeted marketing by country while focusing on high-valued-added travel, adventure travel, Expo 2025 in Osaka, and business events over the...
Japan starts campaign to promote outbound travel
Japan has selected 24 countries and regions in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific to receive priority promotion as tourist destinations in a newly-launched...
Japan to develop rural destinations for potential luxury tourism
Eleven rural destinations in Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, will receive intensive support this fiscal year to attract more luxury travellers. The move by...
Japan to boost outbound travel
The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) plans to boost rebound of the outbound market with a new promotion to coincide with the Japanese...
