Inbound
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Keikyu Corporation and ecbo Form Capital and Business Alliance: Launch of Same-Day Baggage Delivery Pilot Program at Haneda Airport Terminal 3
(Source : ecbo Co., Ltd.) ecbo Co., Ltd. has entered into a capital and business alliance with Keikyu Corporation and has begun a pilot program for a "Same-Day Baggage Delivery Service for Inbound Foreign Tourists" at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station starting from August 19, 2024.
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【JNTO Announcement】Record-High Number of Inbound Visitors to Japan in July 2024: Major Markets, Led by China, Show Steady Recovery
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of inbound visitors to Japan in July 2024 reached 3,292,500, marking a 41.9% increase compared to the same month last year and a 10.1% increase compared to July 2019. This result surpasses the 2,991,189 visitors recorded in July 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, by approximately 300,000, setting a new record for the second consecutive month. The cumulative number of inbound visitors to Japan up until July 2024 has reached 21,069,900, surpassing the 20 million mark at the fastest pace ever recorded.
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Experience Japan’s Seasonal Traditions! Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel’s New Project “EXPLORE SHIBUYA”
（Source: Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel） To respond to the growing demand from foreign visitors, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel will pre-launch the "EXPLORE SHIBUYA" project starting August 7, 2024. Shibuya, a city where the bustling scramble crossing and Center Gai coexist with the serene Meiji Shrine and its sacred forest, is a tourist destination where cutting-edge trends intersect with traditional culture. Additionally, Shibuya attracts many with its live houses, museums, and theaters, making it an entertainment city. The "EXPLORE SHIBUYA" project aims to express the charm of this city as a "fusion of tradition and cutting-edge" and "exciting extraordinary experiences."
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JNTO Announcement: Record-High June with 3,135,600 Foreign Visitors to Japan
According to a JNTO announcement, the number of foreign visitors to Japan in June 2024 was 3,135,600, marking a 51.2% increase from the same month last year and an 8.9% increase compared to June 2019. This figure exceeds the 2,880,041 visitors in June 2019 by more than 250,000. Additionally, the cumulative number of foreign visitors in the first half of the year reached 17,777,200, surpassing the previous record high of the first half of 2019 by over one million.
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Number of Visitors to Japan in May 2024 Surpasses 3 Million for Three Consecutive Months! – JNTO Announcement
According to JNTO, the number of visitors to Japan in May 2024 reached 3,040,100, a 60.1% increase compared to the same month of the previous year, and a 9.6% increase compared to the same month in 2019. This figure exceeds the 2,773,091 visitors recorded in May 2019 by over 200,000, marking the third consecutive month that the number of visitors to Japan surpassed 3 million.
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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.