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= Nta.co.jp =

Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (NTA) is one of Japan's oldest and largest travel agencies. Here are the key points about NTA:

History and Background:
- Founded in 1905, making it the oldest travel agency in Japan with over 115 years of history1<ref name="ref4">4</ref>.
- Established as a major American subsidiary company in 1966[10].
- Celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025[7].

Services and Capabilities:
- Handles over 200,000 travelers to Japan annually[8].
- Offers a wide range of services including:
  - Destination management
  - Outbound tourism 
  - MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) solutions
  - Special interest tours
  - Medical visas[14]
- Has strong connections with West Japan Railway Company, allowing development of unique products1<ref name="ref8">8</ref>.

Global Presence:
- Operates worldwide in four primary regions: North America, Asia, Europe and the Pacific[10].
- Has over 100 branch offices across Japan[1].
- Main U.S. branches in Los Angeles, New Jersey, San Francisco Bay Area, and a headquarters in Gardena, CA[10].

Key Strengths:
- Ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among Japanese travel agencies (Travel sector of Japanese Customer Satisfaction Index 2018)1<ref name="ref8">8</ref>.
- Extensive experience handling various types of travel, from sightseeing to education, VIPs, incentives, and sports events1<ref name="ref8">8</ref>.
- Strong purchasing power and relationships with airlines, hotels, and other travel service providers[10].

Technology and Booking Systems:
- Operates user-friendly booking engines like "Omega" for hotels and "Miyabi" for tours and activities8<ref name="ref11">11</ref>.
- Offers online services for WiFi rentals, SIM cards, and various passes for attractions in Japan[11].

Corporate Information:
- Estimated annual revenue of $1B-$10B[13].
- Employs between 1,000-5,000 people[13].

NTA strives to create new travel experiences and provide high-quality service to its customers. Their long history, extensive network, and commitment to customer satisfaction have established them as a leading travel agency in Japan and internationally.

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