2011-10-13, 21:45 | Link #82 | |
ゴリゴリ!
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That is the most badass idea ever, I would TOTALLY do that.
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2011-10-15, 21:39 | Link #86 | |
This is my title.
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Maybe you can blog about it when you get back from the trip?
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2011-10-17, 18:59 | Link #87 | |
Boo, you whore
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So, there goes; 80% Japanophiles/Anime Fans/Import tuner people (they could pretty much be lumped into one, because most of the money they spend will only go to their hobby.) 15% people looking for a free ticket 4% because their kids told them so 1% doing it seriously But anyways...eh, I doubt I will have the chance to go, but I'm still thinking about it.....heheheheheh.... And blogging...that won't be a big problem to most methinks.
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2011-10-17, 20:27 | Link #88 | |
ゴリゴリ!
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Just curious on what you mean here.
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2011-10-17, 21:53 | Link #89 | |
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
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2011-10-17, 22:09 | Link #90 |
Boo, you whore
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Just going by bhl88's definition, but yeah, you are correct in that case...I retract my previous statement. However the main purpose is advertising, and even though these guys will probably dump tons of cash, I doubt most anime fans/import tuners will want to promote Japan tourism that much. (I may be wrong however.)
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2011-10-18, 13:30 | Link #92 | |
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I myself would love to take in as much of the country's history and culture as much as possible. And that isn't just reserved for Japan, but any other country. When I'm in a foreign country, I like to learn everything about it wherever possible. And if that means going to more obscure places, so be it.
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2011-10-18, 14:16 | Link #93 |
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Location: Massachusetts
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I think it's an idea that makes economic sense. There's plenty of proof in the business world how giving out free samples can get you customers in the long term, even if you take a small hit initially.
Further, don't underestimate word-of-mouth... A strong campaign of cheap tourism for free will have those people go back home and say "yeah, the place with the tsunami? It's actually completely safe, and has an extremely interesting/unusual culture, inviting atmosphere, etc" And like Vexx and Lord say, if I got to Japan I'd definitely be spending money (though not much, considering I don't have much to spend hehe) on cultural/historical tourism. So it will still boost the local economy. An besides, just because anime is the genesis of one's adoration for Japan, doesn't mean they're less sincere. For example, I'm much less passionate about anime than I once was, but I still feel a strong fascination and love for Japanese culture. So the two are separate interests even if one 'created' the other. |
2011-10-18, 15:21 | Link #94 |
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-I would lump full Japanophiles along with the people who take it seriously since they would be.
-I think they'll let a lot of anime/import cars/specific Japan related hobbies in so they can promote traveling to Japan (again) within their hobby groups (in addition to stimulating local economies with people who will buy anything related to their hobbies), but since their goal is to increase tourism, giving 90% of tickets to that group wouldn't be that productive since they are already groups that have a huge interest in going to Japan and need less of a push. Also, giving that much to any group would be a bit counterproductive since tickets given doesn't scale linearly to new tourism encouraged, so spreading them out more is always better. -Would Japan favor people in nearer by countries than the US? How many people from the US really visit Japan considering that it is much more expensive for North Americans to visit. It seems a lot more people in the E/SEA region visit compared to NA region, both in raw numbers and numbers compared to population, they also took greater hits in tourism numbers due to the earthquake compared to the NA region (USA actually has the 3rd to least decrease in tourism so far in most recent numbers, after Thailand and Taiwan, and the least in 2011 numbers overall), thus I think it would be in Japan's best interest to put more focus in E/SEA rather than NA. |
2011-12-26, 00:26 | Link #96 |
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Japan approves $1.2tn draft budget as it cuts spending
The Japanese government has recently approved their budget. I wonder if the Japan National Tourism Organization got their grant for the free flights for 10,000 foreigners?
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2011-12-28, 06:16 | Link #98 |
Takao Tsundere Cruiser
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Everyone. I bring sad news for all of you.
Project to Offer Free Airfare to Japan to 10,000 Foreigners Canceled
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2011-12-28, 06:20 | Link #99 |
ゴリゴリ!
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
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As much as that news saddens me, I fully agree with the government. I would never accept a free ticket at the cost of the people who need the money more than I do.
Here's to seeing Japan getting the help it needs so I can truly visit it in its prime one fateful day.
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