Tag: Japan Tourism
Japan to launch Kyushu travel campaign following Kumamoto earthquake losses
The Japanese government has pledged to promote travel to Kyushu in response to the devastating losses incurred by its tourism industry following a magnitude-7.1...
IHG expands Japan footprint with 14-hotel conversion deal in Kyoto
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a portfolio agreement with long-term partner GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group, to add 14...
Japan inbound numbers dip as spend per visitor reaches new high
Japan is seeing its first drop in inbound tourism in five years, but spending by international visitors is on the rise.
According to the Japan...
Japan taps longevity tourism as wellness market grows
Longevity offerings are the latest addition to Japan’s health and wellness tourism, a market expected to grow from US$37.5 billion in 2025 to US$71.2...
Japan’s tourism success lies in balancing tradition with flexibility
Japan's tourism industry should adopt greater flexibility in service while preserving the values at the heart of its hospitality as international visitor expectations evolve,...
Daimon Brewery plans luxury hospitality project in Osaka
Daimon Brewery has partnered with chef Gaggan Anand and designer Bill Bensley to develop a 15-suite hospitality project at its brewery site in Osaka...
Filipino travellers exempt from higher Japan visa fees
The cost of obtaining a Japanese visa is set to increase fivefold from July, but Filipino travellers will continue to enjoy free visa processing.
The...
Awaji Island welcomes farmstay villa concept
A new accommodation concept combining farm experiences with farm-to-table dining has opened on Awaji, the largest island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
Farming Resort San...
Edo Shogun Roads encourages visitors to explore beyond Tokyo
A new tourism initiative highlighting the historical, cultural and culinary attractions along Japan’s historic highways has been launched to encourage more international visitors to...
Expo 2025 leaves lasting tourism legacy for Osaka and Kansai
Expo 2025, which attracted 29 million visitors to Osaka over 184 days, generated an estimated economic impact of 3.6 trillion yen (US$22.56 billion), according...
