Japan’s Tourism Surges: Remarkable Recovery to 78% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
Japan is experiencing a significant resurgence in its tourism industry, marking a remarkable recovery to nearly 78% of pre-pandemic levels. For two consecutive months in…
Thai AirAsia X to Restart Flights to Sapporo – The Allures of the Winter Season Beckon
Later this month, Thai AirAsia X, a long-haul budget airline based in Thailand, will resume its services which will link Bangkok with the Japanese city…
Ultra-rich Travellers to Boost Regional Tourism in Japan
In a bid to boost regional tourism and spending, Japan is going to target ultra-rich travellers looking to splurge on unique services and experiences. This…
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Ends – Festivals & Celebrations Held Across the Nation
In Japan, the famed cherry blossom season ended in April this year; what made it extra special in 2023 was that in many places, public…
Foreign Purchases Help Japan Score 1 Trillion Yen Toy Sales – Great News for New Toy Lineups
Japan’s toy market was able to surpass a whopping 1 trillion yen in sales for the first time by March 2023. The demand mainly came…
Japan drops COVID border measures – Tourism begins to pick up
According to media reports, Japan will no longer require passengers arriving in the country to provide proof of vaccination or negative test results. The government…
Tokyo Named 2nd Safest City in the World for Solo Travellers – Safe Stays Also on Offer
According to a relatively recent survey by the Post Office of the UK, Japan came in second place in its Travel Safety Index for Solo…
Japan Removes Arrival Cap and Reintroduces Visa Waivers
International travellers rejoice over Japan’s lifting of arrival caps and reintroduction of visa waivers. Effective from October 11th, Japan opens up for travel for the…
Hokkaido aims to resume visa-free and independent travel in October
For all those travellers who’ve been counting the days until the opening of Japan for independent travellers, it’s finally here! Earlier this month, it was…