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Hoshino Resorts and Agoda Forge Strategic Partnership to Capture Global Tourism Wave
In a landmark move for Japan's hospitality industry, Hoshino Resorts, one of the country's most prestigious hotel and ryokan operators, has announced a strategic partnership with the global digital travel platform, Agoda. This alliance w... -
Kyoto Launches New Double-Decker Bus to Combat Overtourism and Ease Crowded City Routes
Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, has unveiled a new double-decker tourist bus line as a strategic measure to alleviate the city's long-standing struggle with overtourism. This initiative aims to separate the flow of tourists from local re... -
Dive into Paradise: Your Ultimate Guide to the Kerama Islands’ Insane Underwater World
Yo, what's the move? If you're chasing that next-level travel high, the kind that completely rewrites your definition of 'beautiful,' then you gotta get the Kerama Islands on your radar. Straight up, this ain't just another beach destina... -
Kyoto Rolls Out Dedicated Tourist Bus to Ease Crowded Public Transit
Kyoto, the heart of traditional Japan, has launched a new double-decker tourist bus line in a strategic move to combat the severe effects of overtourism. The new service, officially known as the "Tourist Express Bus," is designed to prov... -
Hoshino Resorts Forges Strategic Partnership with Agoda, Expanding Global Reach for its Iconic Japanese Brands
Hoshino Resorts, one of Japan's most prestigious and innovative hotel management companies, has announced a strategic partnership with the global digital travel platform Agoda. This landmark agreement will see all properties across Hoshi... -
Japan Considers Visa Fee Hike: A Move That Could Cost 284 Billion Yen in Tourist Spending
A Balancing Act: Funding Japan's Tourism Boom As Japan's tourism sector continues its remarkable recovery, fueled by a weak yen and resurgent global travel demand, the government is exploring new avenues to fund its tourism infrastructur... -
China’s Travel Advisory Casts a Shadow Over Japan’s Retail Sector, Matsuya Ginza Reports Steep Sales Drop
A new travel warning issued by the Chinese government has sent shockwaves through Japan's tourism and retail industries, with the prestigious Matsuya Ginza department store reporting a sharp decline in duty-free sales. The advisory, whic... -
Japan’s Tourism Boom at Risk as Wave of Cancellations Threatens Major Losses
Japan's tourism industry, which has been celebrating a record-breaking recovery since the pandemic, is now facing a period of uncertainty. A recent surge in trip cancellations is raising concerns about significant economic losses, threat... -
Bounce and Yamato Transport Team Up for Nationwide Luggage Delivery Across Japan
Luggage storage provider Bounce has announced a major partnership with Yamato Transport, Japan's largest delivery service company, to launch a nationwide luggage delivery service. This new initiative will connect Bounce's global platform... -
Japan’s Tourism Sector on High Alert as Trip Cancellations Mount
Japan's celebrated tourism industry, which has been enjoying a record-breaking resurgence, is now facing a period of uncertainty. A recent wave of trip cancellations is raising concerns about significant economic losses, casting a shadow... -
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'...
