That’s aimed directly at boosting word of mouth and maximizing the benefit of the ticket giveaway.
"We are hoping to get highly influential blogger-types, and others who can spread the word that Japan is a safe place to visit," Kazuyoshi Sato, an agency spokesperson.
The over a billion yen in funding has yet to be approved, but if it is, the tourism agency says it hopes to start signing up travelers and bloggers by next April.
The blogging for tickets only goes as far as the airplane ride, however. Travelers will still have to pay for their own lodging and food. |