On October 9, 2025 , the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)  Tourism and Hospitality Committee held a special event, “Gateway to Japan: Welcoming a New Era of Omotenashi,”  at the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, located within JR East’s new Takanawa Gateway development. The event served as a key platform bringing together leaders across tourism, rail, and hospitality to explore new perspectives on reimagining Japan’s inbound tourism. The program opened with a keynote ad