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2026-06-01NEW

New Shizuoka Travel Guide Released!

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!
2026-04-28

Visit Japan Web (VJW) Address Input Feature Update

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). VJW Address Input Guide 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. VJW Search Feature We will continue to improve our features to make your travel preparation more convenient.
2026-04-11

Full Upgrade of Travel Tools & New Features Added

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. Japanese Aesthetic Camera 3. Launch of Japan Taxi Fare Calculator A new calculator feature has been added to easily check taxi fares in Japan.Taxi Fare Calculator 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. Widget Settings
2026-04-06

The San-in Region (Yonago, etc.) Guidebook Has Been Released

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.
2026-03-18

The Tsushima Guidebook Has Been Released

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.
2026-03-03

Notice on the Launch of Multilingual Support Service

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.
2026-02-20

Notice of Amendment to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

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