Japan's Kawasaki Heavy offers helicopter trips to attract tourists

Manufacturer turns to leisure sector to offset sluggish traditional sales

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Kawasaki Heavy plans to expand its new helicopter rental service to 500 destinations. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki)

NATSUMI KAWASAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries is planning to expand its on-demand helicopter service to 500 locations, as it hopes to attract wealthy tourists visiting Japan, according to a senior company official.

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