-- maintaining the magazine's concept and world-view, it enables map and access search by just tapping articles --
TOKYO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Travel information magazine "Jalan" published by Recruit CO., LTD.(HQ: Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, President and CEO: Hitoshi Kashiwaki) has launched an English iBook application service, called "Jalan iPad APPS Guidebook" of Tokyo area.
In the series of "Jalan MOOK iPad APPS", this is the first attempt for Jalan's inbound service, launched in response to the expected increase of overseas tourists visiting Japan.
-- How to download and use "Jalan iPad APPS Tokyo Guidebook", check the following website.
http://www.jalan.net/jalan/doc/howto/ipad_en.html
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Remarkable points： |
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-- The latest guide contents for inbound customers, utilizing JALAN's editing resource and technique |
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This application is a translation of "Jalan", one of the biggest and most popular travel information magazines in Japan. Exceeding typical type of guidebooks that mainly introduce "major routes and spots", this application reflects the latest spots information of Tokyo area so that it will greatly satisfy both independent and repeat tourists. |
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-- One-stop and interactive service, maintaining the magazine's concept and world-view |
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This is an interactive guidebook application that provides you one-stop service, used not only for travel planning but also travel guide. |
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Function overview |
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Read articles |
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Synchronize shops and spots in articles with tapping maps |
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Synchronize shops and spots on maps with tapping articles |
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Search shops and sightseeing spots |
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Create bookmarks of favorite spots |
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Search how to reach destination from current location |
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Synchronize with aerial photomap |
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Contents |
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ODAIBA, TOKYO SKY TREE, LUMINE the YOSHIMOTO......TOKYO DAY OUT 91 |
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50 Favorite Gourmet Spots in TOKYO,VERY REASONABLE |
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"Shopping in Tokyo" Guide for 73, Your Perfect Guide |
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How to shorten Waiting time & Where to Meet Mickey etc. |
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TIPS to Enjoy Tokyo Disney Resort |
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SMASH HIT GIFTS, checked thoroughly in Tokyo Airport & Tokyo Station |
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SALE, FIRE WORKS, ILLUMINATION......Tokyo Event Calendar |
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Sales price |
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450yen until 31st of January, 2011 (promotional price) |
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800yen (usual price) |
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*including tax |
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-- How to download and use "Jalan iPad APPS Tokyo Guidebook", check the following website |
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About "Jalan" |
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-- Jalan (Monthly magazine) |
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1 million issues are published in 7 regions of Japan every month. |
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It is a famous travel magazine recognized by 84.2% of Japanese! |
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-- Jalan net (Japanese hotel booking site) |
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8 million members! Japan's domestic travel website. |
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http://www.jalan.net/ (Japanese) |
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For more on Recruit, visit: |
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For inquiries on this release, please visit: |
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Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6573122&lang=en
CONTACT:
Recruit Co., Ltd.
Shohei Shima, +81-3-6835-1111
Public relations
press@r.recruit.co.jp
"Jalan iPad APPS Tokyo Guidebook" This is an extraordinary guidebook for tourists that exceeds the common of so-called "guidebooks". (Photo: Business Wire)