Japan
Need a wellness recharge? Plan a trip to Japan’s hot springs, Onsen
Experts at Japan Rail Pass have compiled a guide to Japan’s hot springs, and how they can benefit your physical and mental wellbeing, as well as some of the most popular Onsen destinations in Japan.
Hamad International Airport and Japan Airlines forge strategic partnership
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the commencement of daily operations by Japan Airlines, linking Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) in Japan with Hamad International Airport in Qatar.
An Expert’s Guide to the lesser-known powder-snow spots you need to visit in Japan
Japan is quickly becoming one of the most popular locations for skiers to experience. From unique powder snow to onsen relaxation, there’s plenty on offer away from the traditional European and North American slopes.
Spring in Japan: Cherry Blossom Forecast 2024
While March to April marks the peak of cherry blossom (Sakura in Japanese) season in most parts of Japan, Sakura can also be enjoyed as early as February in southern Japan, particularly in Okinawa Prefecture, and lasts up to May in the northern part of Hokkaido Prefecture.
Work From Japan (WFJ): Best Experiences for Digital Nomads
Japan will begin issuing six-month visas for digital nomads at the end of March and the U.S., Australia and Singapore are among 49 eligible countries and territories.
Japan to launch six-month visa for digital nomads
Japan is set to launch a six-month digital nomad visa in late March, offering remote workers the opportunity to work and stay in the country for an extended period.
Emirates boosts flights to Osaka, introducing A380 fitted with Premium Economy
Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024.
MLB Agrees to International Partnership With JTB Corp. Japan’s Largest Travel Agency
JTB announced a new multi-year international partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). As part of the new multi-national business arrangement, JTB is an official sponsor of MLB’s WORLD TOUR and will offer exclusive international hospitality packages for the season-opening Seoul Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs LOI to bring its new midscale conversion brand Garner to Japan in 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) plans to launch the Garner™ brand in Japan this year, marking the first deal outside of North America for its new midscale conversion brand.
Soar into the year of the dragon with VistaJet
VistaJet, the world’s first and only global business aviation company, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon by presenting three unforgettable journeys curated for the Lunar New Year.
19.8 million people visited Japan between January and October of 2023
January typically being the busiest month for people looking to book holidays, the experts at JRPass have pulled together some of their top tips to help tourists navigate common etiquette and practices when visiting Japan.
Turkish Airlines reinstates flights to Osaka, Japan
Flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines has once again added Osaka International Airport to its flight network starting from December 12.
Majority of travellers unwilling to pay more for on-ground transport in Japan, but travel demand soars despite JR Pass price hike
Since the full reopening of its borders, Japan has become the top destination for travellers in Asia. Klook tracked a close to five times increase in daily bookings to Japan in October 2023 and this number is expected to rise as Japan enters its first peak travel season since the pandemic.
JCB launches a special offer program in Hokkaido for inbound tourist to Japan
JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, announces the launch of “The heart of HOKKAIDO” program, which provides special offers on shopping and experiences at merchants in Hokkaido, a popular tourist destination, to JCB cardmembers issued outside Japan.
teamLab Planets in Tokyo welcomes around 1 Million international visitors in a 6-month period
With reports that approximately 1 in 10 international visitors to Japan are visiting teamLab Planets, the museum will now be open through 2027.
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