is the largest travel agency

Travel agency

A travel agency is a retail business that sells travel related products and services to customers on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, sightseeing tours and package holidays that combine several products...

 in Japan and one of the largest travel agencies in the world. It specializes in tourism. There are branches all over the world to help Japanese visitors, including both private and business travelers. It was formerly owned by the Japanese government. It is headquartered in the JTB Building in Shinagawa, Tokyo.

History

It was established as "", which takes care of foreign tourist visiting Japan, in 1912. In 1941, it was renamed as , then changed its status from corporation to foundation on the following year, although it still has functions as a travel agent company. After the World War II, it is renamed as "". In 1963, Japan Travel Bureau was divided into two different organizations by separating travel agent function as an independent corporation while leaving foundation as it was, then same name is given to both organizations. On January 1, 2001, the corporation side was renamed as "JTB Corporation", while the name of foundation side remains as it was.

External links

• JTB Group
• JTB official website
• JTB International(Canada) Ltd.-Toronto Office