Tag: Japan Tours and Activities
Dune with a view
Anoma Hospitality Group, with dhp Toshi Kaihatsu and Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection, will open the San’in region’s first five-star resort in 2028 near the Tottori Sand Dunes. CEO Allan Takahashi shares how he’s promoting both the hotel and Tottori to boost their appeal to domestic and international travellers
Japan’s traditional brewing techniques gain UNESCO recognition
Japan's gourmet tourism sector is set to receive a boost from UNESCO's anticipated recognition of koji mould-based alcohol brewing techniques as an Intangible Cultural...
The spirit of adventure
Hiroshi Kawaguchi, general manager of adventure tour operator Oku Japan, reflects on how adventure tourism can transform tourism in Japan and why
Japan intensifies destination marketing to boost international arrivals
Japan will carry out targeted marketing by country while focusing on high-valued-added travel, adventure travel, Expo 2025 in Osaka, and business events over the...
More of Tokyo to love
Tokyo’s tourism players are responding to a growing desire for outdoor and wellness experiences by crafting programmes that spotlight off-the-beaten track locations and activities. Kathryn Wortley finds out more.
Japan tour operators set to benefit from JTB-TripAdvisor partnership
Japan’s largest travel agency, JTB Corporation, and TripAdvisor’s brand Bókun have launched a digital platform to support tour and activity operators in Japan.
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Venturing into virtual space
Like most tour guides who made the leap into the virtual experience market to tide through the Covid-19 slump, Lee Xian Jie also ventured...
Pandemic spurs Japan tourism players to innovate
Japan’s tourism sellers are adapting their marketiang strategies and boosting customer care to court visitors as the country starts to reopen for travel.
Activities range...
Soba-making workshop in Tokushimaya’s Iya Valley
Tokushima’s serene Iya Valley holds many surprises, one of which is visiting an award-winning folk singer’s home to learn the art of soba-making.
Japan’s return to whaling could hurt growing whale-watching business: tour operators
Japan’s thriving whale watching industry faces upset following the country’s resumption of commercial whaling after a 31-year ban, according to tour group operators.
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