JNTO is involved in a broad range of activities both domestically and worldwide, to encourage international tourists from all over the world to travel to Japan.
The Japan Tourism Agency will: 1) represent the Japanese government to other countries and strengthen its ability to communicate externally; 2) With the leadership of the Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner, we will abolish silos and strengthen efforts by the entire government. 3) The Japan Tourism Agency serves as a one-stop point of contact regarding tourism for local residents and citizens. (From the Japan Tourism Agency website)
ARIPO (African Regional Intellectual Property Organization) administers four protocols covering patents, utility models, industrial designs, marks, new varieties of plants, traditional knowledge and folklore. ARIPO also has a mandate to coordinate initiatives regarding copyright and geographical indications.