Japan Tourism Agency creates "tourism pictograms" as a measure against nuisance behavior of foreign visitors to Japan
At the end of November 2024, the Japan Tourism Agency announced two new contents aimed at preventing nuisance among foreign tourists visiting Japan: "Travel Etiquette for the Future" and "Tourism Pictograms."
"Travel Etiquette for the Future" is available in five languages, with posters and leaflets showing seven examples of manners that foreign tourists visiting Japan should observe at tourist spots. In the "Tourism Pictograms", a total of 22 types of icons (14 prohibited and 8 recommended) are created to promote intuitive understanding. JTB was in charge of the development of each content after careful consideration in meetings with tourism experts.
| [7 manners (travel etiquette for the future)] 01 Learn about history, culture, and nature and observe manners 02 Avoid the crowds and go sightseeing well 03 Reduce your luggage and travel lightly empty-handed 04 Know the value and meaning of cultural properties and treat them with care 05 Preserving the beauty of tourist destinations for the future 06 Choose local products and support the community 07 Relax and enjoy the diverse charms of Japan |
The Japan Tourism Agency will develop these contents on social media, travel information sites, and etiquette awareness activities at tourist spots. It was also titled "Promoting Sustainable Tourism" for travelers Official page (available in 5 languages) Established. Two types of content and etiquette awareness videos are available on the site. In addition, for tourism-related businesses and local governments in Japan, poster and pictogram data are available for download (free of charge).
The Japan Tourism Agency's Foreign Visitors Reception Division says, "Each content can be freely downloaded and used, and we hope that it will be used as it is, as well as edited according to the region."
After the Corona disaster, the Japan Tourism Agency is actively promoting the attraction of foreign tourists visiting Japan. By setting the largest budget ever and developing various promotions and subsidy programs, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan will be 3,312,000 ( Japan Tourism Organization It has exceeded the record high for a single month.
However, in some tourist destinations, the number of cases where foreign tourists visiting Japan violate etiquette is conspicuous, and the number of cases that adversely affect the lives of local residents is increasing rapidly, and it is becoming a social problem as a solution to the problem cannot be found.
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