Airbnb Japan and T-Point Japan enter into a business partnership and launch the T-Point service on Airbnb.

2019.04.19 Press Releases
Airbnb Japan Co., Ltd. / T-Point Japan Co., Ltd.

Airbnb Japan Inc. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuyuki Tanabe; hereinafter referred to as "Airbnb"; Japanese name: Airbnb), one of the world's largest travel community platforms, and T Point Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and COO: Kazuhiko Kitamura; hereinafter referred to as "T Point Japan") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a business partnership and introduced the T Point service operated by T Point Japan on the Airbnb platform in Japan from April 19, 2019.

Now, customers who live in Japan and have a T-Card can earn 1 T-Point for every 200 yen (excluding tax) spent on bookings anywhere in the world on Airbnb, which offers over 6 million unique accommodations in over 81,000 cities in over 191 countries.

T Points earned by booking accommodations on Airbnb can be used at 1 million T Point partner stores across Japan, with 1 point equaling 1 yen. For example, you can use it as follows:

●After renting an entire Airbnb house in Hakone for your family and staying there, you can use the T-points you've accumulated to pay for gas for your car on your next trip.

●To plan your next trip, purchase a guidebook for your destination using the T-points you earned from your Airbnb stay.

●Use the T points you earned from your last Airbnb stay to eat at restaurants and buy souvenirs during your trip.

●I used the T-points I earned from staying at Airbnb to purchase a new suitcase online for my next trip.

●I used the T-points I earned from staying at Airbnb to purchase camping equipment for a summer mountain camping trip I'm planning with friends.

●Service start date: Friday, April 19, 2019
●Applicable services and products: Accommodation and experience booking sites https://airbnb.jpAccommodations handled by
●Point award rate: 1 point awarded for every 200 yen (excluding tax) of the reservation price
●Stores where points can be used: 1 million stores across Japan. For details, please visit the T Site [T Points/T Card] (https://tsite.jp/pc/r/al/list.pl) for more information.
●How to use: Link your Airbnb account with your Yahoo! JAPAN ID to which your T-Card number is registered (https://airbnb.jp/t-point), T points will be earned within 72 hours of checking out of the accommodation.

About Airbnb
Founded in 2008, Airbnb creates a world where anyone can feel at home anywhere.
Our mission is toTo achieve this, we support local travel and a sustainable tourism industry that offers diverse options and opportunities for everyone to participate. By leveraging its unique technology, the platform allows people to list their vacant homes and rooms, as well as the talent and passion of hospitality-minded entrepreneurs, and provide them with a means to earn income, the company is creating a sustainable economic impact for communities and individuals around the world. Our marketplace features over 6 million unique accommodations in over 81,000 cities and 191 countries worldwide. Experiences offers over 25,000 unique, handcrafted activities in over 1,000 cities around the world, allowing you to experience local community like never before. We strive to ensure that Airbnb's platform for connecting people is valuable to everyone we interact with, including hosts, guests, our employees, and the local community.

About T Points
T-Points is a common points service used by 69.08 million people, more than one in two Japanese people. Now in its 15th year since its launch, the service can be used in all aspects of daily life, including convenience stores, supermarkets, drugstores, restaurants, clothing stores, electronics retailers, mobile phones, online shopping, electricity and gas, etc.

*The company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
*The names and logos of "Airbnb" and "Airbnb" are registered trademarks of Airbnb Inc.

1. Comply with the provisions of the relevant terms of use. If you link your Airbnb account with your Yahoo! JAPAN ID that has your T-Card number registered, you will receive T-Points within 72 hours of checking out of your accommodation.
2. Usage of T Points varies depending on the store where they are available. For details, please visit the T site [T Points/T Card]
(https://tsite.jp/pc/r/al/list.pl) for more information.
3. Airbnb experiences are not eligible. Details regarding granting, etc. will be subject to the provisions of the relevant terms of use.
4. Details regarding granting, etc. will be in accordance with the relevant terms of use.
5. Details regarding granting, etc. will be in accordance with the provisions of the relevant terms of use.

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Airbnb Japan and T-Point Japan enter into a business partnership and launch the T-Point service on Airbnb.

Inquiries regarding this matter
T Point Japan Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer: Ando
TEL: 03-6800-4464