Japan
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu wins accolades
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu has been awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its reputation for exceptional hospitality.
New accommodation tax approved in 11 locations in Japan
The introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures in Japan was approved by its government on Friday, 21st March.
MOL Cruises buys an additional vessel from Seabourn Cruises
MOL Cruises, operator of Japan’s Mitsui Ocean Cruises, announced that it has purchased another ship from Seabourn Cruises.
Experiencing Tokyo Beyond the Crowds
Tokyo, renowned for its dazzling neon lights, historic landmarks, and bustling streets, is a city that never sleeps. For travellers, this vibrant energy is thrilling
VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies
Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on 7th April.
Phong Nha in Vietnam is Agoda’s most affordable Asian destination for spring 2025
Digital travel platform Agoda revealed its list of the most affordable destinations in the Asia Pacific for spring 2025.
Agoda reveals the top five Asian forest destinations
In commemoration of the International Day of Forests today, 21st March, digital travel platform Agoda revealed its list of the five most popular forest destinations across Asia.
Klook introduces its No Bloom No Gloom guarantee for sakura season
As spring sets into East Asia and cherry blossoms are poised to bloom, Klook offers travellers peace of mind with an industry-first cherry blossom guarantee.
Japan reports 16.9 percent increase in tourist arrivals in February
The Japan Tourism Organisation (JTO) reports that the estimated number of foreign arrivals in February 2025 was up by 16.9 percent from the total recorded in February 2024.
KAI Hakone reopens this August
Hoshino Resorts announced that its onsen ryokan [hot spring inn] KAI Hakone reopens on 1st August this year, following closure due to extensive refurbishment.
Tourist Japan introduces new line of Japan Cultural Tour Packages
Tourist Japan has launched a new collection of Japan Cultural Tour Packages, tours specifically designed to bring travellers closer to the country’s rich traditions and heritage.
Overtourism poses issues for Japan’s onsen industry
The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.
Junglia Okinawa set to open on 25 July in Japan
A new nature-immersive theme park, Junglia Okinawa, is set to open in Okinawa this 25th July offering visitors the chance to experience cutting-edge attractions and family-friendly entertainment in the heart of the prefecture’s Yambaru Forest – the northern part of the Yambaru area is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage status and breathtaking natural landscape.
Japanese government mulls delaying construction on Hokkaido Shinkansen Line extension
The Japanese government announced on 8th March that it needs to delay its plan to extend the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line, Japan's northernmost bullet train route.
JR Pass reveals its top five onsen destinations for 2025
While urban tourism in places like Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo remain high on the list of most travellers heading to Japan, onsen [hot spring] destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign travellers.
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