MICE Newsletter Japan
July 2020
Japan. New ideas start here
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The COVID-19 crisis has tremendously affected the meetings industry – in Japan and around the world – and has forced us to suspend our travels and events. For the time being, Japan’s borders remain closed to a large number of countries. While we wait to meet again, Japan’s MICE sector is strengthening its health and safety measures, while JNTO is maintaining its support for future activity.
In this edition, we aim to give you a clear understanding of the situation in Japan as we show you how cities, venues, hotels, DMCs and airlines are preparing to welcome you back safely.
We hope to see you again soon!
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COVID-19: Situation in Japan
• In the past few months, the Japanese government has introduced a series of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Check our website to find updated information on the entry bans.
• You can find up-to-date statistics on the number of cases and details on Japan’s policy to prevent and control the epidemic on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s website.
• Domestically, Japan completely lifted its state of emergency on 25th May, as it reached its target of 0.5 daily cases of infection per 100,000 people. Nevertheless, the authorities remain cautious and call for vigilance.
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How can JNTO help you get back on track?
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Once travel becomes possible again, JNTO and its local Convention Bureau partners will be here to help you in resuming your conventions and incentive travels in Japan. Our support ranges from connecting you with the best suppliers and destinations to sponsoring your inspection tour, applying for subsidies and in-kind support, as well as providing free promotional materials.
Find more on each cities’ backing for conventions here.
Find more on JNTO and the cities’ backing for incentive travels here.
If you are interested in getting further details, please contact aurelien_bandini@jnto.go.jp
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Through its campaign “Your Japan, Your 2020, Your Events”, JNTO offers you special rates and deals for a series of team building activities, unique venues and hotels that are available in 2020. Given the border closures, JNTO plans to uphold these offers in 2021, so keep them in mind!
See our special offers here.
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Have you organized an incentive travel to Japan recently? Then consider applying to our new edition of the JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards (applications from 15th July to 16th September). Three incentive programs will be selected based on demonstrated excellence in the aspects appreciated by clients or participants, the originality of its planning, and the contribution to the destination visited in Japan. The winners will receive a trophy, a trip to Japan (1 person, business class, 3 hotel nights) et support for their promotion in the media. Click here to find more information and to participate!
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Osaka’s MICE Guidelines for Infectious Disease Control
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau has taken into consideration the government policies, the views of MICE industry partners and the guidance of infectious disease experts to formulate these guidelines aimed at business event managers, in order to mitigate infection risk and provide recommendations on operations management.
Find the guidelines here.
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They are getting ready to welcome you back
Until they can welcome you again, Japanese meeting professionals are readying themselves to guarantee the safety of your event attendees.
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• Happo-en
Happo-en, a venue designed to offer a calming retreat, strives to prevent the spread of the coronavirus thanks to the following rules. Staff members’ temperatures are monitored daily, and they are required to wear masks at all times. Prior to entry, all tables and chairs are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The venue is set up with a one-meter gap in between each guest’s seat. The building is ventilated every hour for 10 minutes. For banquets and restaurants, all ceramic silverware is cleaned and disinfected before and after each use, and dishes are only served individually on a plate with a lid (buffets are currently unavailable). For more information, contact the Global Sales Team of Happo-en.
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• The Okura Tokyo
For the safety and well-being of its guests, The Okura Tokyo has installed alcohol-based sanitizers in the lobbies, restaurants, restrooms and other places around the hotel. Employees who provide services to guests must wear masks. The staff carefully disinfects high-touch surfaces including doors, doorknobs, elevator buttons, and escalator handrails, etc. in the common areas and in the guest rooms. All banquet rooms are ventilated by setting the air volume of air-conditioners to the maximum. For more information, contact Mr. Ronnie Lim.
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• JTB Europe
The health and safety of its clients and employees are the highest priority of JTB Europe Corporate Events & Travel. JTB rigorously selected more than ever transportations, touristic sites, accommodations, catering and hospitality venues that are implementing the official prevention measures from the Japanese government. JTB’s measures are, but not limited to: monitoring health status of staff, earphones during sightseeing, compulsory wear of face masks, hand sanitizer available on buses, filled to half, ventilated and disinfected daily and between each service. Until we meet again, discover JTB’s digital and hybrid solutions for your meetings, teambuilding, events, etc. For more information, contact them!
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• Japan Airlines
To ensure your safety, Japan Airlines is strengthening its safety measures such as physical distancing, mandatory mask-wearing and the use of gloves by cabin crew during meal service. The aircraft cabins are carefully disinfected, paying special attention to contact surfaces. This type of procedure is also followed with care at the airport. The air filtration system in their aircraft purifies the cabin air every 3 minutes and is as effective as in a surgical operating room. From 1st July, JAL will resume its flights on a 2 flights per week basis between Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, and 3 flights per week between Helsinki, London and Tokyo. For more information, contact Ms. Ayako Nishimiya.
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Partnership with
the European Society of Association Executives!
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We are proud to announce that the Japan Convention Bureau, the meetings and events department of JNTO, is now a partner of the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE). We are looking forward to exchanging with the ESAE’s members on association and destination management, and deepening our mutual understanding.
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Explore Japan for a few minutes with our VR Video!
We will have to wait a while longer to travel to Japan again. But what if, in the meantime, you visited it virtually? Thanks to our VR 360° video, you can immerse yourself in some of Japan’s most typical spots from your home or office. Click the link, switch to full screen and use your mouse to look around you!
Watch our video
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