Japan faces decline in foreign tourists – Mainichi Daily News
By japan tourism - Google News | Feb 28, 2009
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Japan faces decline in foreign tourists
Mainichi Daily News, Japan Due to a strong yen and the global economic downturn, is Japan receiving fewer tourists, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). The number of tourists from overseas during January dropped by 18.4 percent from the previous year to … |
Port calls can offer valuable opportunity for Japanese economy – Stars and Stripes
By japan tourism - Google News | Feb 27, 2009
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Port calls can offer valuable opportunity for Japanese economy
Stars and Stripes, DC In recent months, Sasebo has seen the bankruptcy of its second-largest industrial company, Tsuji Heavy Industries, and a decline in tourism that caused the closure of a top hotel, Den Haag at the Huis Ten Bosch resort, Matsumoto said. … |
Japan's tourism agency strives to lure affluent travelers – SmartBrief
By japan tourism - Google News | Feb 27, 2009
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Japan's tourism agency strives to lure affluent travelers
SmartBrief, DC "We felt we should target people whose plans aren't affected by the economic situation," said Daisuke Idesawa of the Japan Tourism Agency. "Up until now, we've been focusing on increasing the number." Wall Street Journal (free content), … |
US completes port security program in Japan – The Journal of Commerce Online
By japan tourism - Google News | Feb 27, 2009
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US completes port security program in Japan
The Journal of Commerce Online, NJ The US Coast Guard has successfully completed its International Port Security Program in Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced. According to the Japanese ministry, the Coast Guard implemented the program, … |
Arroyo sees stronger RP-Japan trade ties with JPEPA in effect – GMA news.tv
By japan tourism - Google News | Feb 27, 2009
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Arroyo sees stronger RP-Japan trade ties with JPEPA in effect
GMA news.tv, Philippines "For the first time, Japan will accept foreign health workers, our very much in demand Filipino nurses and care workers. We hope to see more trade in outsourcing, tourism, maritime and air transport, banking and telecommunications," she said. … |
