Fukushima is offering subsidies to support overseas travel-related businesses in creating new tourism products or experiences that align with its guidelines. This program aims to provide financial assistance to develop tours that will enhance Fukushima’s tourism services and products.

This subsidy is available to travel operators, travel agencies, and travel arrangement service providers that recruit attendees overseas and organise trips with overnight stays in Fukushima Prefecture.

The applicable period will be from May 13, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The application period will be divided into two phases as outlined in the "01_Guidelines."

Please note that applications will close once the budget is exhausted. For more information, please review the following documents to understand the guidelines and check eligibility, or email shien@tif.ne.jp.

01. Guidelines | 02. Brochure | 03. Application Forms

Fukushima has published information for foreign tourists visiting the area, including the COVID-19 infection prevention measures and list of medical contacts.
Please visit the page for further details:
https://fukushima.travel/blogs/information-regarding-covid-19-for-foreign-tourists-in-fukushima-prefecture/130

Access to the Tadami River Bridge No. 1 Viewpoint has been updated for individual travellers. For travel agents, information regarding the train passing time will help you with group tour itineraries.
Please visit the page for further details:
https://fukushima.travel/blogs/guide-to-visiting-the-famous-tadami-river-bridge-viewpoint/125

As Japan reopens to free travel, join us on a virtual trip to an area that is still unspoiled by mass tourism and offers authenticity.

Before the pandemic, only 3% of international tourists had travelled north of Tokyo: we are here to change that, and we will do so by disclosing the hidden charms of a region that has so much to offer!

With the help of this course, you will know what makes Fukushima attractive, its unique selling points and find the necessary information to successfully integrate this region into your Japanese itineraries.

For more detailed information, please refer below;
Online Traning Course: https://www.onlinetraveltraining.com/free-courses/providers/fukushima-22/?f24_pid=&utm_campaign=UK Generic Newsletter November 2022 v 2&utm_source=force24&utm_medium=email&utm_content=textlink

Official Website: https://fukushima.travel

Simon Williamson from Australian Attractions visited Fukushima Prefecture to familiarise himself with the tourism products in Fukushima Prefecture.
Please see his report to gain better understandings of the area.

Download Fukushima Report

Since the 2011 Tohoku earthquakes, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, Fukushima has been on a long road to recovery as residents gradually return to their homes. 'FUKUSHIMA Now' is a website showcasing a series of immersive videos featuring tourist attractions, local specialities as well as people striving to build a brighter future for generations to come. The Fukushima tourism videos can be obtained here.