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As the quasi-state of emergency continues in Tokyo amid the omicron wave, the government has announced an ease in border restrictions. From March 1, new entries of foreign nationals such as business travelers, students, and other non-tourists will r...

To continue efforts to contain the number of omicron variant cases, the Japanese government has extended its implementation of the quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo until 6 March. Dining facilities are requested to close early (9 p.m. at the latest) ...

To stave off the omicron variant amid the resurgence in COVID-19 cases, the Japanese government will put Tokyo under a quasi-state of emergency effective January 21 to February 13. Dining facilities are requested to close early (9 p.m. at the latest)...

Business Events Tokyo is thrilled to announce that our staff member, Inaho Hamaguchi, successfully attained her Digital Event Strategist Certificate (DES) from the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). This certification proves that ...

The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) is delighted to announce that Tokyo has placed the winning bid to host the International Congress of Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists (PRCP) in 2025. The Congress is planned to be held in the fast-dev...

In the December issue of our newsletter last year, we introduced two new areas added to the list of Tokyo MICE Hubs, the leading areas for business events in Tokyo. TCVB is delighted to broadcast the recent developments in these areas. Shibuya MICE...

On October 29, TCVB and Aichi-Nagoya MICE Promotion Council hosted a webinar for North American meeting planners. The webinar was the part of a joint online promotion series taking place this year with alliance cities throughout Japan. Participants ...

According to the Annual Global Power City Index ranking, Tokyo has yet again preserved its number 3 rank and continues to display its consistent strengths in all functions while also raising its position in Livability. The substantial progress in Wor...

The Japanese government has closed its borders to new entries by foreign nationals, including business travelers, until December 31, as fears of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus grow. However, as new COVID-19 cases drastically declined acro...

As new COVID-19 cases steadily decline across the country, the Japanese government has lifted an attendance cap of 10,000 people at large-scale events starting November 1. An attendance limit of 50 percent of venue capacity will remain in place for ...