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Japan’s Tourism Boom at a Crossroads: Will Rising Cancellations Stall a Record-Breaking Recovery?
After reaching unprecedented heights with a record-breaking influx of international visitors throughout 2024 and early 2025, Japan's tourism industry is now facing a new and troubling headwind: a noticeable increase in trip cancellations... -
Jungle Trekking to Pinaisara Falls: Iriomote’s Epic Waterfall Adventure
Yo, what's up adventure fam! Ever get that feeling like you just need to disconnect? To ditch the doomscrolling and concrete jungles for something real, something raw, something that gets your heart pumping and your soul soaring? If you'... -
Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Crowned World’s Best New Ski Hotel, Cementing Japan’s Status as a Premier Winter Destination
In a significant recognition for Japan's burgeoning luxury ski market, Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO has been awarded the prestigious title of "World's Best New Ski Hotel 2025" at the renowned World Ski Awards. This accolade not only highl... -
Japan Offers Free Domestic Flights to Boost Tourism in Earthquake-Hit Hokuriku Region
Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have launched an unprecedented campaign offering free domestic round-trip flights to international travelers. This initiative aims to revitalize tourism in ... -
Japan’s Tourism Soars: October International Arrivals Hit a Record 3.9 Million
Japan's tourism industry is witnessing a spectacular recovery, with the total number of international flight arrivals reaching a record-breaking 3.9 million in October. This impressive figure, driven by the allure of autumn foliage and a... -
Yanagawa’s Soul Food: Vibing with ‘Unagi no Seiro-mushi’ in Japan’s Venice
Yo, what's good, travel fam? Lemme drop a pin on your world map for a sec. Picture this: you're not in a bustling, neon-soaked city. You're not hiking up a volcano or meditating in a temple, though Japan's got all that good stuff too. Na... -
Japan’s Tourism Industry Struggles Amid Global Uncertainty and Regional Challenges
A Cautious Reopening on a Bumpy Road After more than two years of stringent border controls, Japan has finally begun to welcome back international tourists. However, the path to recovering its once-booming tourism industry is proving to ... -
Fukushima Water Release Sparks Chinese Tourist Boycott, Reshaping Japan’s Travel Landscape
Japan's tourism industry, once grappling with the challenges of "overtourism," now faces an entirely different problem: a sudden and sharp decline in visitors from its largest market, China. A diplomatic dispute over the release of treat... -
JTB and JR Tokai Launch Shinkansen Luggage Service, Revolutionizing Travel Between Tokyo and Kyoto
Traveling between Japan's iconic cities of Tokyo and Kyoto is about to become significantly easier and more comfortable. In a landmark collaboration, major travel agency JTB and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tokai) have launched an i... -
Japan’s Tourism Sector Braces for $1.6 Billion Hit Amid Fukushima Dispute with China
The Sudden Chill in Travel Plans Japan's tourism industry, which was celebrating a robust post-pandemic recovery, is now facing a significant economic threat. A deepening political rift with China over the release of treated radioactive ... -
Rakuten Travel Expands Global Reach, Surpassing 400,000 Hotel Properties
Japanese Online Travel Agency (OTA) giant Rakuten Travel has significantly expanded its international hotel inventory, now offering over 400,000 properties worldwide. This strategic move signals a major push by the domestic market leader... -
Japan’s Nippon Travel Agency Opens a New Frontier, Accepting Bookings for Commercial Space Travel
A new era of tourism has dawned in Japan. Nippon Travel Agency, one of the country's oldest and most respected travel companies, has officially begun accepting applications for commercial space travel, with the first flights scheduled fo...
