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On April 13, a delegation of representatives from 33 organizations, led by the Taiwan Tourism Administration and the Taiwan Visitors Association, visited Japan and held a seminar and business meeting in Tokyo.
The number of Japanese travelers to Taiwan last year exceeded 1.4 million, representing 12% growth compared to the previous year. On the weekend before the event, April 11 and 12, a public event was held in Akihabara, Tokyo, attracting more than about 5,500 visitors. Taipei ranked second among overseas destinations for this year’s Golden Week holidays, underscoring its continued popularity among Japanese travelers.
At the seminar, organizers provided updates on various tourism information and event schedules. In particular, they announced that, due to legal revisions in Taiwan, the number of public holidays has increased this year. Discounted transportation and gift coupons for individual travelers were also introduced as part of promotional programs to encourage more visits to Taiwan.