Hello, this is TourCast. To support the upcoming location-based convenience services (such as nearby tourist attraction information and public transportation information), TourCast will introduce a new Location-Based Services Terms of Use and revise its Privacy Policy. The main changes are as follows. 1. Introduction of Location-Based Services Terms of Use - Addition of provisions regarding the details of location-based services, user rights, and the person responsible for managing location information 2. Revision of the Privacy Policy - Information collected: Device location information (GPS coordinates) - Purpose of use: Providing nearby tourism information and supporting travel convenience services - Retention period: Immediately deleted after the feature is provided (※ Collected location information is used securely on a one-time basis only and is not stored separately on our servers.) These changes will take effect on August 24, 2026, following a 7-day advance notice period. [Important Notice] After the revised terms and policy take effect on August 24, a consent process for the updated policies will be provided within the app. Consent to the applicable terms and policies will be required to continue using the relevant TourCast services. [Additional Notice (August 24, 2026)] The Location-Based Services Terms of Use and the revised Privacy Policy take effect on August 24, 2026. Location-based service features will be made available after the app update is released. When using these features for the first time, users will be asked to provide separate consent to the Location-Based Services Terms of Use. Even if you do not consent to the use of location-based services, you may continue to use existing TourCast services that do not use location information. TourCast will continue working to provide you with better services. Thank you.

Following our Japan travel guides, the new Korea Travel Guidebook has been officially released. This update covers all the practical information you need to prepare for your trip to Korea, including entry preparations, airport info, accommodations, customs & tax refunds, public transit, trains & express buses, and essential travel apps. We have also added a comprehensive History Guide to help you explore Korea's rich heritage and major historical sites, covering everything from the Dangun myth and Gojoseon to the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, the royal family, major wars, and reforms. Detailed travel guides for major regions like Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, and Jeonju are currently in preparation and will be updated sequentially as they are completed. Plan your trip to Korea more conveniently and dive deeper into Korea's history and culture. Stay tuned for more Korea travel guides coming soon!

The brand-new Hiroshima Travel Guide, full of peaceful vibes, history, and diverse local cuisine, is now available! This guide consists of Part 1 (Preparation Guide), covering top sightseeing spots, food guides, and airport limousine bus transport, and Part 2 (Region Guide), detailing travel routes for charming nearby towns such as Miyajima, Onomichi, Takehara, Iwakuni, and Fukuyama. From practical tips on riding the streetcar (Hiroden) to local restaurant recommendations and suggested itineraries, everything is thoroughly organized. Plan and prepare your perfect trip to Hiroshima easily with Tourcast now!

The Southern Kyushu region, featuring Kagoshima and Miyazaki, has been newly added to the Kyushu Travel Guide! Detailed travel itineraries and information have been updated for Kagoshima Prefecture—which includes the majestic active volcano Sakurajima, the warm sand bath hot springs of Ibusuki, and the mystical nature of Yakushima—as well as Miyazaki Prefecture, famous for its exotic coastal views. We have carefully compiled practical tips on intercity transport, local hot springs, and delicious local specialties unique to Southern Kyushu. Check out the updated Kyushu guide on Tourcast now to plan your perfect trip to Southern Kyushu!

The brand-new Shizuoka Travel Guide, filled with magnificent views of Mt. Fuji, cozy hot springs, and delicious local food, is now available! This guide consists of Part 1 (Preparation Guide), covering basic information and key transportation passes, and Part 2 (Region Guide), detailing routes for attractive areas near Shizuoka such as Atami, Ito, Shuzenji, and Hamamatsu. From transit information to recommended itineraries, everything is thoroughly organized. Plan and prepare your perfect trip to Shizuoka easily with Tourcast now!

A new feature has been added to make it easier to enter accommodation addresses when completing Visit Japan Web (VJW). In some cases, the postal code auto-fill function may not work properly for certain hotels (e.g., Shinagawa Prince Hotel). In such cases, you can search for the hotel name in Travel Tools > VJW Address Input to quickly find the prefecture and city/ward/town/village information. We will continue to improve our features to make your travel preparation more convenient.

TourCast's core feature, Travel Tools, has been fully upgraded with new features added. 1. Improved IC Card Recognition Speed Performance has been enhanced for faster and more stable recognition of transportation cards. 2. Enhanced Japanese Aesthetic Camera New Japanese aesthetic filters have been added, allowing you to save images with blur, analog, and dust effects. Additionally, you can now display the shooting date on your photos. 3. Launch of Japan Taxi Fare Calculator A new calculator feature has been added to easily check taxi fares in Japan. 4. Widget Settings Feature Added You can now easily access frequently used features from the home screen via widgets, including IC card balance checks, the Japanese aesthetic camera, and the real-time currency converter.

The travel guidebook for the San-in region, including Tottori and Shimane, has been newly released. You can easily find major tourist spots centered around Yonago, such as Matsue, Izumo, Tottori Sand Dunes, and Kurayoshi at a glance. It also provides detailed information ranging from transportation methods and recommended itineraries to hidden gems. It is designed so that even first-time visitors can easily plan their trip, so be sure to check it out if you are preparing for a trip to the San-in region.

Tsushima is the closest Japanese destination to Korea — an island you can reach by ferry from Busan in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. With its crystal-clear sea, natural scenery, and a unique atmosphere where Japanese and Korean cultures blend together, it has become a popular destination for many travelers. The newly released Tsushima Guidebook covers the following. - Essential checks and precautions and how to plan your itinerary for Tsushima travel - Historical stories that 99% of Tsushima visitors don't know - Sightseeing spots by area — North (Hitakatsu) · Central (Eboshidake Observatory, etc.) · South (Izuhara) - Transportation information and travel preparation tips for Tsushima We have also compiled area-by-area travel routes and practical travel information so that even first-time visitors to Tsushima can easily prepare for their trip. We hope you enjoy a more convenient travel preparation through the Tsushima Guidebook on the TourCast app. Various Japanese regional guidebooks will continue to be added in the future.

TourCast has officially launched multilingual services for global users! Prioritizing the languages of the countries that visit Japan the most, you can now access TourCast's travel guidebooks in a variety of languages. Supported Languages: English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Thai, Vietnamese How to Use: Change the language in the app settings, and it will be applied immediately. TourCast will continue to expand supported languages to help travelers around the world travel more conveniently.

We have amended our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to provide a safer and more transparent service. Please review the key changes and refer to them when using the service. Key Changes: Specification of the right to refuse terms amendments and copyright regulations for posts, clarification of responsibilities for SNS account management, enhancement of notices regarding overseas data transfer, clarification of optional marketing consent, etc. Effective Date: March 3, 2026