Tag: Japan Inbound
Transforming rural areas in Japan into tourist destinations
Areas of Japan experiencing severe depopulation and ageing communities are being transformed into tourism destinations offering a glimpse of “ordinary life in rural Japan”...
Yamanashi Prefecture draws up plans to improve Mount Fuji’s tourism infrastructure
Proposed tourism developments, which include a light railway, high-end hotel and convention facilities, at Mount Fuji will soon make Japan’s most famous peak an...
Lesser-known Japanese cities get the spotlight
Cities in Japan’s central region of Chubu are preparing for an uptick in inbound tourists thanks to a promotional boost ahead of and during...
Strong arrivals to Japan lift Asia-Pacific tourism performance
Japan is leading the recovery of international tourism in Asia-Pacific, with visitor numbers so far in 2024 exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to Harry Hwang,...
Osaka prepares to welcome the world to World Expo 2025
Construction of the World Expo 2025 venue on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay is progressing steadily, where the man-made island is being transformed into...
Tourism Expo Japan kicks off to a great start
Tourism Expo Japan 2024 commenced on September 26, welcoming representatives from 80 countries and regions to Tokyo to the country's largest showcase for domestic...
Tourism in Japan still seen in a positive light despite overcrowding
Almost one third of people living in Japan’s most popular tourist destinations are feeling overtourism to some extent, but most remain positive about tourism’s...
Japan to introduce new entry system for foreign visitors
The Japanese government is set to introduce a new travel authorisation system requiring all international visitors to declare personal information online in order to...
Japan agents introduce new off-season offerings to attract inbound visitors
Agents are preparing new products for Japan’s off season (December to February) to maximise on the rapid recovery of the country’s inbound tourism market...
Reaching for elite goals
Japan is levelling up its luxury travel offerings, especially in lesser-known destinations, to attract the affluent and well-travelled
