Japan's railway operators use local attractions to draw foreign tourists

Japanese railway operators are making the most of local sightseeing spots along their routes to attract more foreign tourists, with social media proving an excellent promotional tool.At Gotokuji Temple located on Tokyu Corp.'s Setagaya Line in Tokyo, foreign tourists snapped shots of a cluster of "Maneki-neko" beckoning-cat dolls. The temple is known for its extensive collection of the beckoning cats, a good-luck charm believed to bring prosperity to shop owners in Japan.After visiting the Setagaya-Hachimangu shrine near the temple, the tourists appeared to have enjoyed their time in the re…READ FULL ARTICLE