Mongolian National Airlines (MIAT) participated in the ‘Jata Tourism Expo’ which was held from 22nd September to the 25th September 2016 at the Tokyo Big Sight in the Japanese capital. In addition to MIAT, the Mongolian Travel and Tourism Association, Mongolian tour agencies such as Juulchin, Jiguur, New Clover, Nadeshko, Ragusa and MJ International as well as the Gobi Company took part in the event. As a result, it is hoped to increase number of Japanese tourists to Mongolia.

The four-day event showcased a huge range of products and services connected to the travel and tourism industry. ‘JATA Tourism Expo’, which is the largest Asian promotional event of its kind is by Japan Travel and Tourism Association. Travel companies and airlines from over 100 countries as well as tourism companies from all of Japan's 47 prefectures participated in the event.

In 1991, the very first Japan tourists arrived in Mongolia on a charter flight provided by MIAT. The national carrier has been conducting regular flights to Japan since 1996. Currently, MIAT provides seven flights between Tokyo and Ulaanbaatar each week.