Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0900 hourly 1 /release/202403188135 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0900 JNTO - "Did You Know that Japan Has More than 2,000 Golf Courses?" -   Japan National Tourism Organizati... Japan National Tourism Organization
- "Did You Know that Japan Has More than 2,000 Golf Courses?" -
 
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has introduced golf courses throughout Japan -- from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south on its website: https://www.japan.travel/en/sports/golf/.
 
JNTO, working to enhance the information related to the promotion of golf tourism, is happy to announce that it has expanded travel logs, golf course information, and helpful links to the related organizations.
 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpcGKRNC7uc
 
Fuji Course of Kawana Hotel Golf Course: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108114/202403188135/_prw_PI1fl_wcxr5S3D.jpg
 
Golf Course at Daihakone Country Club:
https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108114/202403188135/_prw_PI2fl_l0mbvS2A.jpg
 
For more information, please visit the website "Japan Golf Experience: Golfing Japan's Golden Route"
https://www.japan.travel/en/sports/golf/golfing-japans-golden-route/
 
In the trip introduced on JNTO's website, travelers are taking a leisurely tour along "Japan's Golfing Golden Route," starting in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, winding their way through Kobe and Shizuoka, and ending in Tochigi, north of Tokyo. Visitors are encouraged to relive the experiences as the travelers on the website explore diverse golfing scenes, savor local cuisines, and immerse themselves in the culture at each stop along this delightful journey.
 
Golfing across Japan offers a unique blend of stunning courses, delicious local flavors, friendly faces, and a glimpse into Japan's vibrant culture. With over 2,000 courses and year-round golf, combined with a comprehensive flight and shinkansen train network, Japan is quickly becoming a global golf tourism hotspot.
]]> /release/201903114085 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0900 日本政府観光局（JNTO） ※本リリースは国土交通記者会・交通運輸記者会、及び各種媒体の皆様に配布しております。 ●日本政府観光局（JNTO）は、大幅にリニューアルした海外メディア向けの画像・映像サイト「ジャパン・オンライン・メ... 日本政府観光局
理事長　清野　智
『ジャパン・オンライン・メディア・センター』を大幅リニューアル
～日本全国の観光画像・映像素材に加え、
ストーリーアイデアや旅行事業者向けコンテンツも追加～
※本リリースは国土交通記者会・交通運輸記者会、及び各種媒体の皆様に配布しております。

●日本政府観光局（JNTO）は、大幅にリニューアルした海外メディア向けの画像・映像サイト「ジャパン・オンライン・メディア・センター（英語）」を2019年3月12日（火）より公開します。
●約14,000点の映像・画像ダウンロード機能に加え、メディアにとって記事化しやすいよう画像・映像データをテキストとともに提供するパッケージ型のコンテンツを用意しました。
●観光統計データやプレスリリース、デジタルパンフレット、eラーニング、ランドオペレーターリストなど、コンテンツの充実により、利便性が高まりました。

　日本政府観光局（JNTO）は、画像・映像ウェブサイト「ジャパン・オンライン・メディア・センター　Japan Online Media Center（以下JOMC）」の機能強化を図り、2019年3月12日から運用を開始します。

　JNTOでは、世界の注目が集まる東京2020オリンピック・パラリンピックを見据えて、海外メディアによる記事や映像制作を支援し、日本の露出を最大化するため、2016年度より全国の画像・映像素材を集約したJOMCを運営してきました。

　サイト訪問者は、利用登録することにより自由編集できる画像や映像コンテンツを無料でダウンロードすることができます。当初は利用を海外メディアに限定していましたが、今回のリニューアルに伴い、国内メディア、旅行事業者や公的機関の方々も利用できるように対象を拡げました。利用可能な素材も公開当初の約9,000点から14,000点へと拡充しています。

　また、従来のJOMCでは素材の検索・ダウンロード機能に限られていましたが、新JOMCでは用途に合わせてダウンロードする画像サイズを選べる機能や一括ダウンロード機能も装備したほか、記事化しやすいように画像・映像データをテキストとともに提供するパッケージ型のコンテンツも用意しました。加えて、JNTOが定期的に発信する観光統計データやプレスリリース、デジタルパンフレット、eラーニング、ランドオペレーターリストなど、情報コンテンツも充実させました。今後も利便性の高い情報源としてご利用いただけるよう、継続的にコンテンツを拡充してまいります。


【概要】
■名称：Japan Online Media Center
～Japan Tourism Business Resources～
■対応言語：英語のみ　
■サイトURL　https://business.jnto.go.jp/　
■利用方法
映像・画像ダウンロードには事前利用登録が必要となります。旧JOMCをご利用になられていた方も再登録をお願いいたします。
https://business.jnto.go.jp/download_rules/　


＜コンテンツハイライト＞

■メディア向けコンテンツ
Story Ideas
日本の観光に関する記事を作成するためのインスピレーションを提供
全国各地の旬な観光スポットや旅行体験、日常的な日本文化を外国人にわかりやすく解説するガイドシリーズなど、常に最新のストーリートピックを提供。観光情報にとどまらず、実際に日本を訪れて体感できる”ディープなニッポン”を多く紹介しています。


■メディア向けコンテンツ
Material Packages
季節の話題や旬なテーマに沿った素材をパッケージで提供
メディアの皆様の取材テーマに沿った素材探しを支援するため、あらかじめ季節の話題や旬なテーマに沿った画像や動画を選りすぐって、テキストとパッケージにした素材集をスペシャルコンテンツとして提供します。


■旅行事業者向けコンテンツ
E-Learning
訪日旅行の販売知識がeラーニングで時間・場所を選ばず学習可能に
日本の観光の基礎知識やノウハウを日本販売担当者へ提供するため、JNTOではアメリカ、フランス、イギリス、オーストラリア、インド事務所等でeラーニングサイトを運営しています。JOMCでは、各国サイトへのリンクと共にeラーニングを簡易的に体験できるサンプル問題を用意しています。

]]> /release/201803222187 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0900 JNTO The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) carried out a project to showcase the charms of touri... Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Invites 30 Powerful Influencers from 20 Foreign Countries and Regions in Bid to Receive 40 Million Inbound Tourists in 2020
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) carried out a project to showcase the charms of tourism resources in each region of Japan, inviting 30 powerful influencers (bloggers) from 20 foreign countries and regions to visit various parts of the country in March 2018 with the aim of introducing abroad sightseeing resources in each region. As for selecting the places to be visited by influencers, JNTO made every effort to showcase and raise the profile of Japan’s charms in each region by including “instagrammable” (photogenic) spots and hands-on programs unique to Japan in addition to tourist spots that are already highly recognized abroad.

- Invitation period: One week for each course
- Number of people invited: 30 people in total
- Countries and regions involved in the project: South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Australia, the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain

- Period: March 5-9, 2018  *(4) February 26-March 2, *(6) March 12-17
(1) Hokkaido/Tohoku Course (Hokkaido, Akita Pref., Iwate Pref., Yamagata Pref.)
Participating influencers from Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, the Philippines
(2) Kanto/Koshinetsu Course (Tokyo, Yamanashi Pref., Nagano Pref., Gunma Pref., Tochigi Pref.)
Participating influencers from Russia, Britain, the United States, India, Singapore
(3) Chubu/Hokuriku Course (Gifu Pref., Toyama Pref., Ishikawa Pref., Fukui Pref., Aichi Pref.)
Participating influencers from Vietnam, the United States, Mainland China, Malaysia, Taiwan
*(4) Kansai Course (Osaka Pref., Nara Pref., Kyoto Pref.)
Participating influencers from South Korea, Indonesia, Australia
(5) Chugoku/Shikoku Course (Shimane Pref., Okayama Pref., Tokushima Pref., Kagawa Pref., Ehime Pref.)
Participating influencers from Singapore, France, Germany, Italy, Spain
*(6) Kyushu/Hokkaido Course (Kagoshima Pref., Kumamoto Pref., Kushiro City in Hokkaido)
Participating influencers from Hong Kong

- Common SNS hashtags: #undiscoveredjapan, #enjoymyjapan, #visitjapanjp
Please note that the following URLs also contain some photographs and articles that are not related to the above-mentioned project. The photographs and articles listed through the project contain all of the above-mentioned hashtags.
Reference URL:
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/undiscoveredjapan/
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/undiscoveredjapan?source=feed_text
]]> /release/201709205915 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:00:00 +0900 JNTO The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is officially launching the "Japan Official Travel App," its tourism app for iOS and Android devices, on September 21, 2017. Please download: http://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/ The ... Japan National Tourism Organization
"Japan Official Travel App," New App for Tourists in Japan,
Goes Live: All Information You Need to Plan Your Trip in Japan,
from Pre-trip Planning to Useful, Real-time Transit Information
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is officially launching the "Japan Official Travel App," its tourism app for iOS and Android devices, on September 21, 2017.

Please download: http://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/

The app is aimed at international tourists traveling to Japan and offers information on tourism destinations nationwide, including rural areas, transport information and essential information, in multiple languages in the event of an emergency or disaster. It acts as a comprehensive tourism portal offering everything a visitor to Japan may need in one place. Drawing on both JNTO and Japan Tourism Agency's tourism information, as well as in collaboration with the various services offered by private-sector firms, the app is designed to improve the overall travel experience in Japan.

JNTO plans to partner with other service providers and add content to the app in order to make travel in Japan a fun, stress-free experience for people everywhere.

Japan Official Travel App: Summary
1. Application features
- Features regular tourism articles, with content covering all areas of Japan, authored by resident writers in their native languages (English, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified))
- Route guidance and navigation
- Spot search based on current location
- Providing emergency awareness information in the event of a disaster
- Showcasing other useful apps for international tourists operated by private companies

2. Languages
- Offered in English, Korean and Chinese (traditional and simplified)

3. Download URLs (free to download and use)
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/japan-official-travel-app/id1230367186?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.go.jnto.jota
]]> /release/201703169999 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:00:26 +0900 JNTO The Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) has launched a specialized website for Japan incentives, featuring information on incentives in the country. The incentives site is hosted within JNTO's Japan MEETINGS ... Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
JNTO Launches "Japan Incentives" Website in 4 Languages to Showcase Japan's Appeal as MICE Destination
The Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) has launched a specialized website for Japan incentives, featuring information on incentives in the country. The incentives site is hosted within JNTO's Japan MEETINGS & INCENTIVES website for promoting MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions/events).

(Image: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201703169999/?images)

For details, please visit: http://japanmeetings.org/incentives/

The incentive website includes an "Exclusive Experience" page featuring a wide variety of activities visitors can experience in Japan as well as "Case Studies" and "Model Courses" sections emphasizing incentives in Japan. Additionally, the website's "Support Services" section introduces MICE assistance programs that are offered in various areas of Japan, providing useful information to officials from companies and organizations all over the world.

Furthermore, the incentives website provides information in four languages - English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Korean - to better promote the attractiveness of Japan as a MICE destination.
]]> /release/201702229077 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:00:01 +0900 JNTO - Toward Goal of Welcoming 40 Million Inbound Visitors in Run-up to 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games - - Over 14,000 Videos/Photos Now Available for Free Download on Japan ... Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Sees 24.04 Million Inbound Visitors in 2016, Marking Record High for Third Year Running and Significant 2.4-fold Growth over Three Years
- Toward Goal of Welcoming 40 Million Inbound Visitors in Run-up to 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games -
- Over 14,000 Videos/Photos Now Available for Free Download on Japan On-line Media Center (https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/) Website, Providing Free Downloadable Content about Tourism in Japan -

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announced last month that the number of visitors to Japan in 2016 was 24.04 million people. This represents the largest on record since JNTO started to keep the statistics in 1964. Over the last three years, the number of visitors has grown 2.4 times. Contributing to this significant growth were international conferences and events held in Japan as well as continuous promotional activities to attract tourists.

Please register as a member.
JAPAN On-line MEDIA CENTER: https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/

Photo 1: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103968/201702229077/_prw_PI1fl_184M01XA.jpg

JNTO launched the Japan On-line Media Center (JOMC) in August last year (https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/) as a platform to help overseas media promote Japanese tourist attractions to entice visitors to Japan. Through JOMC, registered members have access to more than 14,000 videos and photos for free download. These have been made readily available for use in communicating Japan's attractions, including its tourism resources, scenes from its four seasons, cuisine, and traditional culture throughout Japan.

Highlights of Japan On-line Media Center (https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/)
- Rich content including approximately 1,700 videos and 12,500 photos
- A variety of content for communicating Japan's charms and attractions, including famous sightseeing spots and natural landscapes, as well as local cuisine and festivals
- High-resolution (HD) videos available for easy and quick viewing and download

With demand for tourism growing, and as the host country of the Rugby World Cup 2019 and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, Japan is enjoying increasing international attention. JNTO will continue adding content and enriching the JOMC website. Please register as a member and make use of the materials in the production of TV programs/news to communicate the charms of Japan and feature Japan in online media, newspapers and magazines.

Samples
Photo 2: Motonosumiinari-jinja Shrine / Yamaguchi pref.
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103968/201702229077/_prw_PI2fl_UmtyV18V.jpg

Photo 3: Aomori Nebuta Festival / Aomori pref.
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M103968/201702229077/_prw_PI3fl_7235e99e.jpg
]]> /release/201608173415 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:00:25 +0900 JNTO - Media Platform Designed Specifically to Distribute Photos and Videos of Japan for Overseas Media - The Japan National Tourism Organization opened the "Japan On-line Media Center" (https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/) on August ... Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan National Tourism Organization Opens "Japan On-line Media Center"
- Media Platform Designed Specifically to Distribute Photos and Videos of Japan for Overseas Media -

The Japan National Tourism Organization opened the "Japan On-line Media Center" (https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/) on August 19, 2016.

The Japan On-line Media Center (JOMC) is a media platform designed specifically to distribute information for media. With a database of over 7,000 photos and videos, JOMC offers an exceptional tool for overseas media creating tourism content for Japan.

JOMC material focuses on popular tourism attractions, scenery and landscapes, food, historical experiences, and culture. Media can access a range of frequently updated, high-quality content, available royalty-free following registration.

JNTO encourages overseas media to use JOMC material for introducing Japan on productions of broadcast, print, online and other media types.      

How to use Japan On-line Media Center
1. Access the website (https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/)
2. Browse through the content and click on the video or image you wish to download. You will be taken to a new page with details of the content you clicked on.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions and press the "download" button.
4. A pop-up will appear. Please enter your e-mail address, nickname and password on the login/registration screen and press the "register" button.
5. After completing the registration, press the "download" button once again to begin the download.

Japan On-line Media Center: https://jomc.jnto.go.jp/
]]> /release/201504159432 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:30:23 +0900 JNTO On March 31, 2015, the U.S. branch of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launched a new website focusing on spring skiing and late-season cherry blossoms in Japan's northern regions ... Japan National Tourism Organization
Discover Japan's Spring Skiing and Late-season Cherry Blossoms: JNTO Spring Ski 2015 Website
On March 31, 2015, the U.S. branch of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launched a new website focusing on spring skiing and late-season cherry blossoms in Japan's northern regions (http://us.jnto.go.jp/springski2015/ ).

While Japan may not spring to people's minds as a global ski hub, the nation is in fact home to some of the snowiest places on Earth. According to the World Bank, Japan receives an average of 1,600 millimeters (63 inches) of precipitation each year - more than Switzerland or Austria, and roughly double the U.S. or France. Combined with the nation's mountainous terrain, this results in incredible annual snowfalls in Nagano and Hokkaido, as well as deep accumulations across the northern Hokuriku and Tohoku regions. In Japan's plentiful higher altitudes, much of this snow lingers well into May or even June, making for a long and satisfying spring ski season.

More than 40 of the nation's major ski resorts are scheduled to remain open until at least May 6, the final day of the annual Golden Week holiday. Niigata Prefecture's Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort receives such an abundance of snow that it closes mid-January every season, this year only reopening on March 21. In Yamagata Prefecture, Gassan ski resort will only begin its season from April 11, with plans to operate until early June.

Meanwhile, the wave of cherry blossoms that sweeps the nation every spring continues its northward journey. While the celebrated pink and white blossoms are only now completing their passage through Tokyo, they are expected to be in full bloom from April 12-18 in Yamagata, from April 20-25 in Aomori, and from April 30-May 5 in Sapporo.

The JNTO Spring Ski 2015 website is aimed principally at the U.S. market, with the goal of increasing interest in Japan as a spring skiing destination, and highlighting the unique pleasure of enjoying winter on the slopes while taking part in Japan's traditional "hanami" (cherry blossom viewing) celebrations in the cities and villages below.

The site presents original features on Japan's various spring skiing and late-season cherry blossom hotspots, as well as bringing together information from across the Web regarding spring activities and related travel packages. While targeted at the U.S., it represents a resource for anyone interested in Japan's spring beauty - a topic that should interest people anywhere in the world.

Japan National Tourism Organization websites:
Spring Ski 2015: http://us.jnto.go.jp/springski2015/
U.S. Site: http://us.jnto.go.jp/top/index.php
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitjapan


Source:Japan National Tourism Organization
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