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JNTO Newsletter - Partners Exclusive
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Things You Might Not Know About
JAPAN
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for Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021 (TTDI) |
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The World Economic Forum that was held on 22nd-26th May 2022 at Davos, Switzerland brought together a total of 2,000 leaders and experts from all around the world.
Some of you might not yet know that Japan had ranked 1st place for Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2021, as announced on the 3rd day of the forum.
Japan was awarded high points in particular for its Infrastructure & Travel and Tourism Demand Drivers.
⇓ Check out the full report of TTDI from the button below! ⇓
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3 of the World's Top 10 Airports
are in Japan |
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What is World Airport Awards?
The World Airport Awards is an international airport evaluation as presented by Skytrax, a UK based aviation research company, and is a global benchmark for airport services and facilities.
Did you know that among the World's Top 10 Airports 2022 announced back in June, 3 of them are in Japan?
The 3 reputable title holders are Haneda Airport (2nd place), Narita Airport (4th place) and Kansai Airport (10th place) respectively, some of Japan's most visited major gateways.
Keep this in mind and take your time to explore exactly what makes them the best on your next Japan trip in the near future. |
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#2 Haneda Airport (HND)
(Best Airports in Asia 2022) |
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Being the closest and most accessible to Tokyo city, Haneda Airport is one of the most popular airports in Japan among international travellers.
Haneda Airport has had a grip on 2nd place for World's Best Airports for 4 consecutive years now, and also the title of Best Airports in Asia for 2 consecutive years!
It was also voted as the World's Cleanest Airport 2022, holding strong onto the title for its 7th year.
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Easy accessible location, only 15 minutes from Tokyo city center. (©TCVB) |
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A domestic flight hub for Japan, suitable for travellers who wish to explore the more rural areas. (©TCVB) |
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#4 Narita Airport (NRT)
(#3 of Best Airports in Asia 2022) |
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Malaysian travellers looking to enter Japan should be no stranger to Narita Airport.
It also serves as the international hub for Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), 2 major airlines that currently operate direct flights from Malaysia to Japan.
If you are taking the domestic flights operated by JAL or ANA, Narita Airport is also a convenient transit point for both international and domestic flights. |
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©Chiba Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association |
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Other than flight services, Narita Airport also houses a variety of local Japanese shops and restaurants. Travellers can experience Japan culture as soon as they touch down at the airport. |
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#10 Kansai Airport (KIX)
(World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery 2022) |
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Kansai Airport, a perfect gateway for Malaysian travellers to explore western Japan, took the title of World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery in particular as part of the World Airport Awards 2022.
Kansai Airport has announced that their new domestic area in Terminal 1 will be opened in the Autumn 2022. This new area will allow travellers to transfer from international to domestic flight more easily within the same building.
So, for you Malaysians planning to transit to Hokkaido, Kyushu and Okinawa,
Kansai Airport might just be your next stop! |
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There will be a total of 6 shops (4 F&B and 2 retail) opening in the new domestic area, ready to provide a more comfortable waiting experience for travellers standing by for their next flight. |
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Dietary Diversity Map in Taito area, Tokyo |
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A common struggle for the majority Muslim population in Malaysia at their travel destinations can be said to be in getting information for Muslim-friendly facilities, especially concerning foods.
There has also been an increase in the number of vegetarians in light of recent trends on health consciousness.
In consideration for these special dietary requirements, Taito area in Tokyo has just published a NEW Dietary Diversity Map for 2022.
You can find in the map here restaurants that provide special dietary services like the ones mentioned above, as well as praying spaces, and of course: nearby famous tourists spots that you can visit in between! |
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New Luxury Hotel in Shizuoka with Toyota's Motorsports Museum |
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If your clients or audiences are fans of motorsports, tell them about this!
Fuji Speedway Hotel, a luxury hotel with Toyota's Motorsports Museum, is scheduled to open in 7th October 2022 as Japan's first location of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
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Located right beside the famous Fuji International Speedway with a marvelous backdrop of Mt. Fuji itself, visitors can enjoy 2 types of scenery: one of Mt. Fuji, and one of the impressive circuit!
Other than normal rooms and suites, Fuji Speedway Hotel also offers villas with a private garage and dog terrace for visitors wishing to bring along their beloved dog friends.
**Those who wish to accommodate with their dogs, pre-reservation inquiry with hotel is required as some breeds might not be allowed due to facility safety reasons. |
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You can also explore the 130-year history of motorsports through exhibitions displayed at the Toyota's Motorsports Museum, also opening on 7th October 2022 alongside the hotel.
This is surely a perfect place for motorsports enthusiasts to enjoy and relax during their next trip to Japan. |
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