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Japan’s Tobu Railway introduces digital ticket platform
Tobu Railway has officially launched TOBU Japan Trip Tickets, its new digital ticket platform for inbound tourists.
Japan’s Niigata Prefecture launches UK representation
Japan’s Niigata Prefecture announced that its cultural and natural wonders are all set to be discovered by travellers from the United Kingdom.
Fairmont makes its Japanese debut with the opening of the Fairmont Tokyo
Accor brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts made a sparkling debut in Japan on 1st July with the official opening of the Fairmont Tokyo.
Mitsui Ocean Cruises appoints Cruise Traveller as official booking agent in Australasia
Japanese cruise brand Mitsui Ocean Cruises recently appointed Australian small-ship cruising specialist Cruise Traveller as its exclusive Australian representative.
Japan to receive Over 40 Million International Visitors Before the End of the Year: Tourist Japan
Japan is on track to surpass 40 million international visitors by the end of 2025, according to new analysis by Tourist
Walk Japan introduces its Onsen Gastronomy tour in Nagano
Walk Japan introduces a new series of tours centred on tradition and gustatory experiences titled Onsen Gastronomy: Kiso in Nagano.
Japan’s Rising GCC Love Affair Goes North: Hokkaido Becomes the New Star of Summer
With Gulf travellers returning to Japan in record numbers, JNTO has launched a new campaign spotlighting Hokkaido as the ultimate summer escape. Cool weather, gourmet delights, and untouched nature await repeat travellers ready to go off the beaten path.
Japan’s Inbound luxury-travel market Sees Significant Growth in Both Spending and Visitors
As part of its efforts to expand inbound travel spending and promote regional tourism, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
ANA Future Frontier Fund” Invests in XPERISUS
ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD), through its corporate venture capital (CVC) fund “ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.,” announced its investment
Japan opens a new office to combat overtourism, and other countries need to take a cue from them
Japan formally presented what would best be described as a “control tower” agency to combat the adverse effects of overtourism throughout the country.
Nagoya City places order for an Airbus H160
Nagoya City in Japan recently placed an order for an Airbus H160 for the use of the Nagoya City Fire Department.
Royal Minor and List Development sign partnership for Japan’s first Anantara property
Royal Minor Hotels Co Ltd and List Development Co Ltd (LD) formally signed a management contract for the first-ever Anantara property in Japan.
The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto reveals guestroom concepts rooted in tradition
Slated to open in Spring 2026, The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto presents the exquisite aesthetic of its guestrooms, showing a design concept that melds traditional sensibilities with contemporary comfort.
Frasers Hospitality officially opens its first-ever ground-up development in Japan
Frasers Hospitality marked yet another milestone with the official opening of YOTEL Tokyo Ginza, its first ground-up development and investment in Japan.
Porsche Design Tower Bangkok set to drive into Japan’s ultra-luxury market
Luxury branded residential development Porsche Design Tower Bangkok recently signed a partnership with List Sotheby's International Realty.
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