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NAVITIME JAPAN and Taiwan Tourism Administration Sign MOU to Promote "Smart Tourism"

NAVITIME JAPAN — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Aug. 7, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ --
NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd.
- "Taiwan Travel by NAVITIME" App Adds Official TDX Transit Data and Expands Spot Listings to over 10,000 Locations across Taiwan -

NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd. announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the "Taiwan Tourism Promotion Project" with the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) of Taiwan on July 23, 2026. The partnership aims to stimulate inbound travel to Taiwan by improving overall convenience for travelers and promoting smart tourism initiatives.

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This partnership combines the Taiwan Tourism Administration's local network with NAVITIME JAPAN's digital transformation (DX) and data analysis capabilities in the tourism sector. The two organizations will collaborate on joint promotions, expand transportation navigation in the "Taiwan Travel by NAVITIME" app, utilize traveler data for marketing strategies, and establish the app as an officially recognized service. A key goal is to improve convenience for Free Independent Travelers (FIT) and encourage visits to regional areas outside major cities.

First Collaborative Initiative
As the first step in this partnership, the "Taiwan Travel by NAVITIME" app -- a dedicated navigation application for international tourists -- has been expanded. It now integrates open data from the Tourism Administration's Transport Data eXchange (TDX) platform, adding over 10,000 listings for tourist spots and local events. Users can search for tourist spots across all of Taiwan, including Taipei, and receive step-by-step route guidance by train and bus directly within the app. NAVITIME JAPAN translated the integrated data into five languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Four Key Pillars of the MOU
1. Joint Promotions: Distributing information and encouraging service usage.
2. Expanded Navigation Features: Adding transit data and expanding spot information to increase traveler satisfaction.
3. Data-Driven Strategy: Formulating tourism strategies based on shared data to support smart tourism.
4. Official Designation: Establishing "Taiwan Travel by NAVITIME" as an officially recognized service of the Taiwan Tourism Administration.

Comment from Huang Yi-Cheng, Chief Secretary of the Tourism Administration: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202607303422-O1-eO4VR9iR.pdf

App Highlights
- Information for more than 10,000 spots
- Rich information and images
- Available in 5 languages

App image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104492/202607303422/_prw_PI2fl_Ha8aiy54.png

About "Taiwan Travel by NAVITIME"
"Taiwan Travel by NAVITIME" is a navigation app for international tourists visiting Taiwan. Key features include map and route searches throughout Taiwan, real-time bus location tracking, transit routing for tourist shuttle buses, and articles on local attractions. The app is available on Android OS and iOS in five languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

(English) https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/app/taiwan_travel/
(Traditional Chinese) https://japantravel.navitime.com/zh-tw/app/taiwan_travel/
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/tw/app/id6747658498
Android OS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navitime.taiwan.walk

Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202607303422?p=images

About NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd.
NAVITIME JAPAN aims to create a world where anyone can travel safely and comfortably. Leveraging its proprietary navigation technology, the company provides services utilized by over 53 million monthly active users in Japan (as of April 1, 2025). Since 2013, it has offered inbound travel applications, supporting over 2 million global travelers each month. NAVITIME JAPAN also conducts data-driven tourism marketing by analyzing traveler behavior data. The company will apply its technology and expertise to support travelers in Taiwan and contribute to the growth of smart tourism.

Official website: https://corporate.navitime.co.jp/en/

NAVITIME Spot Search Ranking 2025 of Japan’s Popular Tourist Spots: USJ Ranks #1

NAVITIME JAPAN — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Jan. 22, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ --
NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd.
NAVITIME Spot Search Ranking 2025 of Japan’s Popular Tourist Spots: USJ Ranks #1 for International Visitors, Followed by Nara Park and Fushimi Inari Taisha

NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd. released its "NAVITIME Spot Search Ranking 2025," an analysis identifying the most frequently searched destinations within Japan. This ranking is based on spot search data from its navigation services used by both Japanese and international travelers. The results reveal fascinating contrasts: while domestic users focused on major events and the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, international visitors are enjoying diverse destinations across Japan according to their unique preferences. Overall, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) led the ranking, followed by Nara Park and the Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Inbound Trends: How the World Sees Japan
Europe (History & Nature): European travelers are seeking "Old Japan." Remarkably, the historic Nikko Toshogu Shrine took the #1 spot for this group, surpassing famous sites in Tokyo and Kyoto. With Shirakawa-go also in the top 10, there is a clear passion for samurai history and traditional landscapes.

Oceania (Pop Culture): In contrast, travelers from Oceania prioritize active experiences. USJ ranks #1, followed by teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM. They are also the only group to rank the amusement park Fuji-Q Highland in their top tier.

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Asia (Shopping & Fun): Inbound travelers from Asia show high demand for entertainment, with USJ, Tokyo Disneyland, and Gotemba Premium Outlets dominating their lists.

The Americas (Food Culture): The classic "Golden Route" remains popular among North American travelers. However, the ranking of Yokohama Chinatown, Dotonbori, and Nishiki Market in the top 10 suggests a tendency to enjoy Japan's street food culture.

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Domestic Trends: The Expo Effect Interest in the Osaka Kansai World Expo Venue (#7) is growing among domestic users.

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"Japan Travel by NAVITIME" supports international visitors traveling in Japan comfortably, offering everything, including information on attractive spots, various reservations and seamless navigation assistance.

Japan Travel by NAVITIME: https://www.navitime.co.jp/pcstorage/html/japan_travel/english/

About the Data:
This ranking is based on spot searches from NAVITIME’s navigation services.

Survey target:
The search data of NAVITIME (app, web), NAVITIME Drive Supporter, Japan Travel by NAVITIME (Inbound) and other services provided by NAVITIME JAPAN

Survey Period:
December 1, 2024 -- November 30, 2025

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Full press release: https://corporate.navitime.co.jp/en/topics/topics/202601/22_5967.html

NAVITIME JAPAN Launches "NAVITIME for Japan Travel" App for Taiwanese Tourists Visiting Japan ...

NAVITIME JAPAN — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Aug. 8, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ --
NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd.
NAVITIME JAPAN Launches "NAVITIME for Japan Travel"
App for Taiwanese Tourists Visiting Japan, Enabling Information
to Be Displayed in Traditional Chinese Characters Additionally
NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd. launched on August 8 its latest "NAVITIME for Japan Travel" app, which is now capable of displaying travel information in traditional Chinese characters additionally. As a result, since the NAVITIME for Japan Travel app displays travel routes, searches Wi-Fi spots offline, and offers travel articles and information in traditional Chinese characters, traveling in Japan is now even easier for visitors from Taiwan.

"NAVITIME for Japan Travel" is NAVITIME JAPAN's proprietary, multilingual app that can search travel routes and maps based on the company's comprehensive Total NAVI (R) search engine, which is capable of searching sightseeing spots, free Wi-Fi hotspots, trains, buses, walking routes and other useful travel information while offline. When the NAVITIME for Japan Travel service was initially launched in October 2013, NAVITIME JAPAN continually enhanced the service based on the assumption that English-language services would be the mainstream. However, the company has since added other languages and is now pleased to launch this latest service, making it so much easier for Taiwanese visitors to travel in Japan by displaying information in traditional Chinese characters.

Japan is improving its tourist infrastructure to better welcome the rapidly increasing number of visitors from abroad. For example, various business sectors are now displaying signs in multiple languages and offering better means of transportation to sightseeing spots. In line with this growth in tourist numbers, NAVITIME JAPAN, too, is committed to enhancing its services for foreign visitors, doing its utmost to continually enhance its service content by displaying, for example, the optimum travel routes and most up-to-date and thorough sightseeing information as possible. As NAVITIME JAPAN CEO and President Keisuke Onishi proudly stated, "We are pleased that our latest service launch now better supports our valued visitors from Taiwan, too, enabling them to have more enjoyable, more convenient and safer trips to Japan."

Features of the NAVITIME for Japan Travel app designed especially for visitors to Japan: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M104492/201707264081/_prw_PA1fl_1CsBFWKO.pdf

Introduction movie: https://youtu.be/UIZRdyzggMM

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NAVITIME for Japan Travel download:
- iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/navitime-for-japan-travel-transit-wi-fi-search/id686373726?mt=8&l=zh-tw
- Android OS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navitime.inbound.walk
Downloads FREE

About NAVITIME JAPAN Co., Ltd.
URL: http://corporate.navitime.co.jp/en/profile/index.html