Tag: Japan Inbound
Sliding yen sparks joy in Singapore holiday seekers
As the Japanese yen continues to languish near a 34-year low, standing at 154.67 yen to one US dollar as of April 17, moods...
Rakuten Travel steps up engagement with Singaporeans
Japanese OTA Rakuten Travel recently hosted a closed-door influencer gathering as well as a public engagement in Singapore’s CBD in a bid to inspire...
Sendai Airport-Yamagata bus service resumes for sakura season
The Yamagata Prefectural Government will resume direct bus services between Sendai Airport and Yamagata Prefecture for the upcoming cherry blossom season, allowing greater ease...
Hokuriku Shinkansen extends line to Fukui Prefecture
Japan’s Hokuriku Shinkansen high-speed rail service, known for its sleek white and blue trains, will extend its line from Tokyo to Fukui Prefecture starting...
Kyoto to ban tourists from Gion’s private alleys
Frustrations with overtourism has forced Kyoto authorities to ban tourists from entering the private alleys in the city’s Gion geisha district, with the new...
Japan is now present in Sweden
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has opened an office in Stockholm, Sweden on March 4 to build up destination promotions in Nordic countries,...
Hiroshima highlights diversity of peace across key European markets
Hiroshima, Japan is working towards longer stays among European travellers by promoting the destination’s “diversity of peace”, which extends beyond its renowned Hiroshima Peace...
Okinawa rolls out new tourist guidebook
In February, Okinawa City published a guidebook, Okinawa City Go, which introduces the charms of Okinawa City as well as provides tourists various useful information...
Japan welcomes digital nomads with six-month visa
Japan is eyeing digital nomads as a way to increase the number of wealthy inbound travellers and tackle overtourism, but challenges, such as visa...
Hiroshima hits Singapore market with stronger promotions
A cuddly yellow bear has been tasked with flying Hiroshima’s flag in Singapore over the weekend, as the Japanese destination seeks to deepen its...
