India, Jan. 17 -- As if the Olympics weren't enough, Japan gives yet another reason to visit the country this summer. Japan Airlines is giving away 50,000 free round trip flights tointernational visitors to one of its lesser-known destinations.

The idea is to motivate travellers to explore Japan beyond urban centres like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and get a better idea of the country's history by visiting its rural areas. Moreover, the campaign also wishes to avoid overcrowding as a result of a surge in passenger traffic for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic games.

These free flights will only be available at Tokyo (Haneda Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport, and Kansai International Airport). This promotion is a part of the Your Japan...