Get your passport stamped, collect your suitcase and snap up the new incentive to visit Japan - a free personal digital assistant.

Pre-programmed with maps, a navigation system, an electronic tour guide, language help and doubling as a telephone, the devices are being lent to tourists arriving in Tokyo until the end of next month. Last year the city of Kyoto gave out mobile phones.

The personal digital assistant giveaway is unique, says the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and could become permanent if the trial is a success with telecommunications firms. (Tourists can apply for one by emailing e-navi@e-airport.jp)

Unrestricted Internet access.

The PDAs are also equipped with a telephone function. However, this cannot be used for international calls or for incoming calls.