REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Tourism and Culture Office of Jakarta province announced girl group JKT48 as its tourism ambassador to attract more Japanese tourists, Chairman Arie Budhiman said here on Wednesday.
JKT48 is a sister group of Japan's popular girl group AKB48.
"Japan is one of the biggest contributors of tourists to Indonesia. Through JKT48, we want to strengthen our tourism promotion in Japan and attract more visitors to Indonesia," Arie stated after signing an MoU with Country CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network (management company of JKT48) Harris Thajeb.
According to Arie, JKT48 has been chosen as the brand ambassador for Jakarta tourism for its popularity in Indonesia and Japan.
Meanwhile, Harris expressed hope that JKT48's tourism-promotion activities will strengthen the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Japan.
"We hope when the Japanese tourists visit Indonesia, they will not only go to Bali but also to Jakarta. Jakarta has a lot of tourism potential, especially in its city landmarks, street food and the kindness of its citizens," said Harris.
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