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BobYoMeowMeow wrote on 2011-10-12 01:12
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Japan, this may be your chance.
In a desperate attempt to lure tourists back to a country plagued by radiation fears and constant earthquakes, the Japan Tourism Agency‘s proposed an unprecedented campaign – 10,000 free roundtrip tickets.
The catch is, you need to publicize your trip on blogs and social media sites.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan has dropped drastically, since a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Power plant in March. Nearly 20,000 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 80,000 remain displaced because of radiation concerns. In the first three months following the triple disasters, the number of foreign visitors to Japan was cut in half, compared with the same time in 2010. The strong Japanese currency has made matters worse.
The tourism agency says it plans to open a website to solicit applicants interested in the free tickets. Would- be visitors will have to detail in writing their travel plans in Japan, and explain what they hope to get out of the trip. Successful applicants would pay for their own accommodation and meals. They would also be required to write a review their travel experiences, and post it online.
“We are hoping to get highly influential blogger-types, and others who can spread the word that Japan is a safe place to visit,†said Kazuyoshi Sato, with the agency.
The agency has requested more than a billion yen to pay for the tourism blitz. If lawmakers approve the funding, Sato says visitors could begin signing up as early as next April.
DO WANT
all you have to do is post on a blog
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Chihaya wrote on 2011-10-12 01:20
Wow! This is really nice!
Source?
I'm definitely going to see if I can get one of the tickets
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Yoorah wrote on 2011-10-12 01:21
It seems priority will be given to people who own "highly influential" blogs already. :< It would be fun to try, though.
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cupid wrote on 2011-10-12 01:41
Quote from Chihaya;616677:
Source?
Source from yahoo. Clickey clickey
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MareneCorp wrote on 2011-10-12 01:43
Seems like an obvious but okay attempt. "All you have to do is advertise us in positive detail and you get a plane ticket to Japan, food costs not provided."
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Strawberry wrote on 2011-10-12 01:45
It's not bad that they're trying again, though. But, we'd never forget Japan, right? :D
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Chillax wrote on 2011-10-12 01:48
Quote from MareneCorp;616709:
Seems like an obvious but okay attempt. "All you have to do is advertise us in positive detail and you get a plane ticket to Japan, food costs not provided."
Maybe that's a good thing. Imagine them giving you free fresh sashimi off the coast near Fukushima.
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Ithiliel wrote on 2011-10-12 05:38
Oh my gosh I want to do this.
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Cannibal wrote on 2011-10-12 05:40
This seems really interesting. But yeah, I agree that it'll probably be more likely for those who already have Japan-related, travel-related, or just popular blogs already.
Time to start making blogs, Nation.
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Chockeh wrote on 2011-10-12 05:43
I really want to do this as well, but I doubt that I'll be a good reviewer. I also don't want to go alone.
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Hiccup wrote on 2011-10-12 05:43
agh! My parents would never ever let me go! T____T
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Ithiliel wrote on 2011-10-12 05:47
Quote from Chockeh;617099:
I really want to do this as well, but I doubt that I'll be a good reviewer. I also don't want to go alone.
Well if a bunch of Nationers got in we could all meet up there =)
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Shanghai wrote on 2011-10-12 05:48
Funny how the Japanese now want foreigners to visit their country, the Japanese are usually isolated and intolerant of tourists and such.
Already going to Japan in April with my Japanese class, plus I don't think I'm old enough for this. :( Not to mention I'm a terribad blog writer.
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Chockeh wrote on 2011-10-12 05:51
Quote from Lilith;617103:
Well if a bunch of Nationers got in we could all meet up there =)
That would indeed be awesome lol.