The best resource for potential tourists to Japan is the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
From the JNTO website:
Before each trip to Japan I've made, I went to the JNTO website to order maps of the cities I planned to visit along with brochures and booklets for lodging and attractions.
From the JNTO website:
What is JNTO ?
Official Name: Japan National Tourism Organization
Established: 1964
Purpose: To further international exchange through tourism
Activities
JNTO is involved in a broad range of activities promoting travel to Japan through various activities overseas as well as tourism-promoting activities in Japan.
Our activities include:
1. Operating Tourist Information Centers in Japan for foreign visitors
2. Arranging reception facilities for foreign visitors
3. Promoting international conventions and trade fairs
4. Operating offices in key cities around the world
5. Conducting tourism-related research
6. Publishing travel literature and videos about Japan
Activities by Overseas Offices
JNTO maintains 13 offices in key cities around the world, through which a wide range of tourism-related promotions are carried out. Each overseas office is responsible for promoting travel and tourism to Japan; one of the most important functions is to help the travel industry encourage their clients to visit Japan.
The activities of the overseas JNTO offices include:
1. Providing up-to-date information on travel to and in Japan
2. Participating in local travel fairs and exhibitions
3. Assisting in developing tours to Japan
4. Supplying free brochures to the travel industry
5. Lending display materials, prize-winning films and
video tapes for travel professionals to show to their clients
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| Above, Nakamise Street in Asakusa, Tokyo. Photo by Armand Vaquer |
Before each trip to Japan I've made, I went to the JNTO website to order maps of the cities I planned to visit along with brochures and booklets for lodging and attractions.
They usually send the requested materials within a week after placing my request.
Besides brochures and maps, tourists can also find transportation, accommodations, festivals & events, shopping & dining, travel tips and many others.
To visit JNTO, go here: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/
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