With an eye to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is promoting diverse tourism attractions in Japan by creating sightseeing routes linking Tokyo and other regions such as Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.

TMG has recently invited foreign media and travel bloggers to experience the promoted sightseeing routes. We are happy to announce that their travel reports are now available at the webpage listed below, and in line with the website, a 360-degree VR movie is now ready to help anyone who would like to travel to experience these recommended routes in an immersive way in YouTube or Youku.

- Recommended route

EHIME X TOKYO: ISLANDS & SKYSCRAPERS

After being wowed by a 360-degree panoramic view from Roppongi, the center of Tokyo, take a trip to Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs. Along the way, you'll cross the gentle Seto Inland Sea by bicycle. This journey of modern sights and the natural beauty of an island archipelago will pull at your heartstrings.

For further details: http://www.chushikokuandtokyo.org/route_2/

(Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102813/201612147187/_prw_OI1fl_Si6G75Dh.jpg)

- 360-degree VR channel

Please enjoy and experience with Virtual Reality technology the charms of Tokyo as a modern city and the beautiful scenery of the Tohoku region as well as its history living in nature.

http://www.tohokuandtokyo.org/virtualtour/?language=en

The themes published this time are: the history of Tohoku region, accommodation, food, boat tour, festival, summer breeze, fireworks, sea and train and the digest version.

Other themes are to be added and delivered in sequence.

- Official Website for Australian visitors

To promote the diverse charms of Tokyo and Tohoku region:

http://www.tohokuandtokyo.org/

To promote the diverse charms of Tokyo and Chugoku and Shikoku regions:

http://www.chushikokuandtokyo.org/