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Enjoying the ‘Hanabi Taikai’ festival in Japan
With hundreds of hanabi festivals taking place, choosing which ones to visit can be difficult. To help with this, experts
Torrential rains in southern Japan cause travel disruptions
Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring a number of people and
FPT partners with ANA Systems
Global IT services provider FPT has entered into a comprehensive strategic alliance with ANA Systems, the IT division of ANA
Princess Cruises set for an expansive Japan season in 2027
Princess Cruises is all set to make history with its most expansive Japan season ever come 2027.
Expo 2025 Osaka is a masterclass in passion tourism and destination storytelling
Walking through Sou Fujimoto's magnificent Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka, I watched my seven-year-old daughter's eyes light up at each pavilion.
ANA Becomes World’s First Airline to Launch BlueWX’s Advanced AI Turbulence Prediction Technology
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to implement an AI-based turbulence prediction service developed
All Nippon Airways Launches Free High-Speed In-Flight Internet Service on International Routes for All Classes
In a significant step towards its goal of unparalleled customer convenience, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline
American Express and Marriott International introduce co-branded credit cards into Japanese market
American Express and Marriott International teamed up to introduce enhanced co-branded credit cards in Japan.
ANA Holdings, Joby Plan to Accelerate Air Taxi Deployment in Japan
ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced a
Thomas Vidal is the new GM at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills announced that Thomas Vidal formally took over as its new general manager on Friday, 1st August.
Allen Howden takes the helm at The Westin Yokohama
The Westin Yokohama, a next-generation lifestyle hotel focused on wellness, announced the appointment of Allen Howden as its new general manager.
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.
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