Japan
Children from Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan conduct “Beach Cleaning” in Okinawa
With the Japanese government potentially discharging nuclear wastewater, children have taken a special interest in discussing environmental issues in Japan.
JNTO aims to boost inbound travel
Japan National Tourism Organization has formulated a marketing plan spanning three years, covering the strategic period from FY2023 to FY2025.
Train travel in style with SPACIA X in and around Tokyo
Tobu Railways’s flagship express train, running between Asakusa in central Tokyo and Nikko/Kinugawa Onsen, has been given an upgrade just in time for summer.
Royal Caribbean opens 2024-25 vacations from Shanghai, marking return to China
The cruise line’s highlight anticipated return to China is set for April 2024, when Spectrum sails from Shanghai to popular getaway destinations like Fukuoka, Okinawa, Nagasaki and Osaka, Japan.
skyticket launches Japan’s first Direct Connection Air Ticket Sales via Hawaiian Airlines’ NDC
Adventure, Inc, powering “skyticket”, an air ticket reservations website, and Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. have entered into a distribution agreement via direct connection for "NDC”, a new distribution standard for the sale of air tickets.
“Resilient Consumer” is emerging in travel, states Accenture
The survey — of more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries — found that despite lasting uncertainty, the “resilient consumer” emerging and adjusting to continued disruption by seeking out ways to protect and control what’s important to them.
JCB launches 50% cashback promotion on train, bus and ferry in Kansai area with Nankai Group
This promotion enables international JCB cardmembers visiting Japan to save their money and enjoy a smooth journey using JCB Contactless payments
Travel back in time to Ouchijuku, Aizu’s traditional post town
Ouchijuku, in the Aizu area, began to thrive as a post town along a significant merchant route in the 17th century and remained a bustling community for travellers throughout the Edo period.
Warner Bros Studio Tour is coming to Japan
It’s official – Warner Bros Studio Tour is coming to Japan! As part of the brand’s expansion into the APAC region, Warner Bros.
Qatar Airways to resume daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha services starting 1 June
Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport ("Haneda") and Hamad International Airport, commencing on 1 June 2023.
Booking boom for Japan as 54% of agents report increased enquiries: PATA
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland is pleased to share results of their latest 'PATA Polls' - a series of short surveys where they ask their travel agent network to provide expert knowledge and valuable insight into a variety of topics and issues throughout the year.
Tripadvisor releases Seasonal Travel Index Results (June – August 2023)
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, releases its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months.
Vietjet reports VND168 billion profit in Q1/2023
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has recorded its positive performance in Q1/2023, resulting from stable domestic flight operation and expansion of the international network.
Finnair celebrates 40 years of flying to the Land of the Rising Sun
Finnair’s first flight to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ took off on 22 April 1983, with a new non-stop service to Tokyo-Narita, becoming the only airline at the time to offer direct flights between Western Europe and Japan.
Experience Japanese culture with ‘castle and temple-stays’
JNTO KL shares information about castle-stays and temple-stays which have risen in popularity that allow international visitors to experience being lords, ladies, or even monks for a night.
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