Tag: Japan Tourism
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...
Osaka luxury hotel sector expands amid Expo and resort developments
Osaka’s luxury accommodation sector is gaining momentum, supported by Expo 2025 and the city’s upcoming US$10 billion integrated resort, scheduled to open in autumn...
Thailand recovers as Japan’s safety perception falls among Chinese travellers
Dragon Trail International’s (DTI) newest Chinese Traveller Sentiment Report on the Labour Day public holiday shows significant changes in safety perceptions since its September...
Hoshino report highlights shift in Japan travel towards regional and longer...
Hoshino Resorts has released findings from its 2025 inbound travel report, indicating a shift in how international visitors are travelling across Japan.
Based on data...
