Rail transport in Japan

Chengan (Global Name: Taeltech) Partners With Odakyu Department Store to Serve Chinese at Home

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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Through the Taeltech Ecosystem, Odakyu Department Store will provide the Chinese market with a wide variety of Japanese and international products, including Japanese accessories, fashion products, cosmetics and more.

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Through the Taeltech Ecosystem, Odakyu Department Store will provide the Chinese market with a wide variety of Japanese and international products, including Japanese accessories, fashion products, cosmetics and more.
Taeltech has also created a dedicated `Odakyu Zone' in their Marketplace, which will function as an extension of the department store experience for customers who have returned home.
In the coming months Department Store staff will hand out Marketplace loyalty cards, to guide customers to the `Odakyu Zone' after leaving the physical store.
In addition, Odakyu Department Store will give Taeltech extensive promotional opportunities in prime locations within the department store, with special deals catered to Chinese tourists visiting Japan once inbound tourism accelerates again.

Chengan (Global Name: Taeltech) Partners With Odakyu Department Store to Serve Chinese at Home

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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Through the Taeltech Ecosystem, Odakyu Department Store will provide the Chinese market with a wide variety of Japanese and international products, including Japanese accessories, fashion products, cosmetics and more.

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Through the Taeltech Ecosystem, Odakyu Department Store will provide the Chinese market with a wide variety of Japanese and international products, including Japanese accessories, fashion products, cosmetics and more.
Taeltech has also created a dedicated `Odakyu Zone' in their Marketplace, which will function as an extension of the department store experience for customers who have returned home.
In the coming months Department Store staff will hand out Marketplace loyalty cards, to guide customers to the `Odakyu Zone' after leaving the physical store.
In addition, Odakyu Department Store will give Taeltech extensive promotional opportunities in prime locations within the department store, with special deals catered to Chinese tourists visiting Japan once inbound tourism accelerates again.

JR Central to Launch Online Reservation Service for "Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen" Bullet Train Tickets

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Friday, March 13, 2020

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TOKYO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) will launch an official online reservation service (*) allowing oversea travelers to purchase, before coming to Japan and from all over the world, tickets for the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) which runs through Japan's golden route connecting Tokyo, Mt.

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TOKYO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21, Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) will launch an official online reservation service (*) allowing oversea travelers to purchase, before coming to Japan and from all over the world, tickets for the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) which runs through Japan's golden route connecting Tokyo, Mt.
But, this new service makes it easy and simple to book and buy tickets from countries outside of Japan.
For leisure and business travelers planning a visit, register now to get Shinkansen tickets and enjoy travel in Japan.
Tickets may be booked and purchased for all types of Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen, including the fastest NOZOMI, with up to 17 departures per hour during peak times.

JR East Group Offers Vegan and Muslim-friendly Sweets!

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

JR East Group (TOKYO:9020) operates the Shinkansen and other trains over a network of railways that cover half the main island of Japan.

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JR East Group (TOKYO:9020) operates the Shinkansen and other trains over a network of railways that cover half the main island of Japan.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200224005988/en/
Image of vegan and Muslim-friendly sweets "Plant Based Sweets Series" (Photo: Business Wire)
To provide all visitors the chance to enjoy Japanese sweets souvenirs, JR East Group, in collaboration with three popular confectionery companies, is promoting food diversity with its "Plant Based Sweets Series" souvenirs.
The solely plant-derived "Plant Based Sweets Series" will go on sale Tuesday, February 25 at some locations including Tokyo Station.
The logo is attached to selected products by JR East Group.

Japan's Tourism Hits Record Numbers in 2019

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, Japan enjoyed its highest foreign visitor numbers on record, rounding off a ten year period of growth in the nation's tourism sector, with more international travelers using Japanese railways than any other year throughout the decade.

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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, Japan enjoyed its highest foreign visitor numbers on record, rounding off a ten year period of growth in the nation's tourism sector, with more international travelers using Japanese railways than any other year throughout the decade.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a 12 month high of 2.3 million in September 2019.
68,400 British tourists visited Japan in October 2019, enough to fill 51 peak-time Shinkansen trains.
In 2019, Japan welcomed 3% more train passengers than in 2018, reaching 25.6 m train travelers.

Japan's Tourism Hits Record Numbers in 2019

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, Japan enjoyed its highest foreign visitor numbers on record, rounding off a ten year period of growth in the nation's tourism sector, with more international travelers using Japanese railways than any other year throughout the decade.

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BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019, Japan enjoyed its highest foreign visitor numbers on record, rounding off a ten year period of growth in the nation's tourism sector, with more international travelers using Japanese railways than any other year throughout the decade.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a 12 month high of 2.3 million in September 2019.
68,400 British tourists visited Japan in October 2019, enough to fill 51 peak-time Shinkansen trains.
In 2019, Japan welcomed 3% more train passengers than in 2018, reaching 25.6 m train travelers.

Capital Security Advisors and Tokyu Land US Corporation Joint Venture Acquires Madison House, a Newly Constructed Luxury Residential Development in Washington D.C.’s Dupont Circle

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Monday, December 16, 2019

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Capital Security Advisors, LLC, an investment management and advisory firm specializing in infrastructure and real estate, announced today that its joint venture with Tokyu Land US Corporation acquired Madison House, a newly constructed luxury residential development in Washington D.C.s exclusive Dupont Circle neighborhood.

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Capital Security Advisors, LLC, an investment management and advisory firm specializing in infrastructure and real estate, announced today that its joint venture with Tokyu Land US Corporation acquired Madison House, a newly constructed luxury residential development in Washington D.C.s exclusive Dupont Circle neighborhood.
The Capital Security Advisors and Tokyu Land US Corporation joint venture was formed to invest in high- quality multifamily properties and to provide co-investment opportunities for institutional and private investors.
Tokyu Land US Corporation is the United States subsidiary of Tokyu Land Corporation, a core company of Tokyo, Japan-based Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp., a multibillion-dollar real estate corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (3289.T).
Madison House is a seven-story, 38,141 square foot, 51-unit development located at 1772 Church St. NW in Washington D.C.s Dupont Circle neighborhood, where opportunities for new development are extremely limited.

Odakyu Group Selling Travel Coupons for Foreign Tourists to Enjoy Popular Spots in Tokyo Suburbs

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Friday, December 6, 2019

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About Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

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About Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
Odakyu Electric Railway, established in 1948, is one of Japan's major private railway companies.
With the "Shinjuku" central transportation terminal in the capital of Japan, Odakyu lines extend to "Hakone," one of Japan's foremost hot spring tourist destinations, and "Enoshima-Kamakura," the historical seaside town close to the city center, and they are used not only for sightseeing but also by two million commuters traveling to work every day.
In addition to transportation, Odakyu conducts a variety of other businesses, primarily in the Tokyo and Kanagawa areas, such as department stores, supermarkets, real estate, hotels, and restaurants.

Bespoke's AI Chatbot Launches on the Tokyo Metro

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Friday, November 29, 2019

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TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bespoke Inc. ("Bespoke"), creators of the world's first AI-powered chatbot developed specifically for travelers, announced today the official launch of " Bebot " for the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line ("Ginza Line") in Japan.

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TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bespoke Inc. ("Bespoke"), creators of the world's first AI-powered chatbot developed specifically for travelers, announced today the official launch of " Bebot " for the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line ("Ginza Line") in Japan.
Nearly one million riders every day now have access to powerful navigation tools and local information along the entire Ginza Line.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Bespoke Inc. is the world's leading developer of multilingual Artificial Intelligence solutions serving the travel and tourism industry.
Bespoke's customers include Narita International Airport , Sendai International Airport , JR East's Tokyo Station , the Mie Prefecture , Holiday Inn and Sofitel Hotels & Resorts.

Directly above Shibuya station - A new 47-storey landmark Shibuya Scramble Square Phase I (East Wing) opens today

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Friday, November 1, 2019

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TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE Co., Ltd. opens Shibuya Scramble Square Phase I (East), a large-scale multipurpose complex and, at 230 metres,the tallest building in Shibuya with 47 floors aboveground, on Friday 1 November 2019.

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TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE Co., Ltd. opens Shibuya Scramble Square Phase I (East), a large-scale multipurpose complex and, at 230 metres,the tallest building in Shibuya with 47 floors aboveground, on Friday 1 November 2019.
The building'slocation directly above Shibuya station makes access highly convenient for shoppers, tourists and the offices' daily commuters alike.
As a new SQUARE overlooking Shibuya Scramble Junction, a famous crossroadsin Japan known all around the world, the buildingaspires to become astage in central Shibuya wherenew movements and culturewill be created.
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