Inbound
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Bandai Namco Amusement Produces New Sensation Sports Entertainment Facility “VS STADIUM NAGASAKI” within Nagasaki Stadium City
（Source:Nagasaki Stadium City） Bandai Namco Amusement Inc. announced the opening of a new indoor sports entertainment facility, "VS STADIUM NAGASAKI," within the Nagasaki Stadium City, scheduled to open on October 14, 2024, in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. This facility leverages Bandai Namco Amusement's expertise in developing and operating sports entertainment facilities to complement Nagasaki Stadium City, which consolidates sports venues such as soccer stadiums and arenas. It aims to provide experiential value beyond the enjoyment of watching and supporting sports.
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“Yakushima AI Chatbot” Trial Implementation Begins: New Age Travel Support for Domestic and International Tourists
The Yakushima Academy, a general incorporated association, is currently conducting a trial project for a new travel support tool, the "Yakushima AI Chatbot," as part of the "Model Project for Creating a Sustainable Cycle for Sustainable Tourism (Demonstration Project)" by the Tourism Agency. This chatbot incorporates feedback from local guides and tourists, adapting to and learning from tourists' questions and needs. The aim is to create a system nurtured by both tourists and locals, offering a satisfying travel experience through personalized information provision.
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Journey to a Sustainable Future: Nippon Travel Agency Joins GSTC
(Source: Nippon Travel Agency) Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. announced its membership in the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in January 2024. This membership aligns with the company's commitment to the international standards set for sustainable tourism, which have been developed and managed by the GSTC since its establishment in 2007. The GSTC criteria serve as the global standard for the ongoing promotion of sustainable tourism.
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New Soccer Stadium “Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima” Opens February 1st!
（Source：Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima） Sanfrecce Hiroshima Co., Ltd. is set to welcome the "Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima" as its new home base, with the grand opening scheduled for February 1, 2024. Starting from the 2024 season, the company plans to hold a "Kick-off Presentation" to introduce the appeal of this new soccer stadium. The stadium, a seven-story building covering an area of 49,914 square meters, boasts the largest seating capacity in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, with approximately 28,520 seats. It is located in the heart of Hiroshima City.
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Takayama City Enhances International Understanding through Multilingual Awareness Videos: Initiatives as an International Tourist City and Etiquette Promotion for Foreign Travelers
（source：Takayama City） Takayama City, as an established international tourist destination, is actively undertaking initiatives to help foreign travelers understand cultural and customary differences and to encourage them to follow local manners. To support a safe and comfortable stay in the city, the city has produced awareness videos featuring a welcome message from the mayor, an introduction to tourist resources, and showcasing how the city's traditional culture and beautiful nature are maintained through the efforts of its residents. The videos can be accessed here.