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Category - Japan Travel News
Breaking news from Japan – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Japan travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Japan is an island country located in East Asia. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, and spans more than 3,000 kilometers along the coast of the continent from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Philippine Sea in the south
From Etihad and Lufthansa to Aeromexico: Aviation’s Busy Week of New Routes, Big Ambitions and Difficult Skies
New routes to unexpected destinations, an airport opening in Australia, airline bosses making bold...
Lufthansa Adds U.S. Flights as German Tourism to the US Declines: Who Will Fill the Seats?
Lufthansa is expanding its U.S. flight network with new nonstop routes from Phoenix to Munich and...
Global Hotel News: Luxury Resorts Open, Billions Chase Hospitality, and AI Changes the Guest Experience
From Costa Rica's luxury resorts to Japan's expanding hotel scene, the global hospitality industry...
Global Hotel News: Who’s Opening, Investing and Taking Over?
From Hawaii and Kyoto to Nairobi, London and the UAE, hotel companies are opening properties...
Guam Brings the Fun to Tourism EXPO Japan as Show Goes Global with WTTC
Guam brought culture, cuisine, and plenty of island fun to Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, an event...
Jordan Targets Japan as New Tourism Market in Global Expansion
Jordan is looking beyond its traditional tourism markets, with Japan emerging as a new priority for...
Guam Gains Global Spotlight at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
Guam is strengthening its vital Japan tourism market at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 as the Tokyo event...
WTTC, JATA and Tourism EXPO Japan Join Forces to Expand Global Tourism
WTTC, JATA and Tourism EXPO Japan have formed a strategic partnership connecting Japan's powerful...
Global Hotel News: New Resorts, Billion-Dollar Deals and Hospitality’s Next Moves
Hotels are opening, investors are spending billions, and hospitality leaders are changing seats...
United’s New Map: 10 Destinations That Could Change Where Americans Vacation
Star Alliance member United Airlines is opening nonstop routes to 10 international destinations...
400-Year-Old Sairin-ji Temple Destroyed in Devastating Fire in Saga, Japan
A devastating fire has destroyed the historic Sairin-ji Temple in Saga City, Japan, reducing its...
Korea Is Taking China’s Tourists Beyond Seoul. Why Japan Is Losing the Same Opportunity
South Korea’s rapidly recovering aviation market with China is producing something potentially more...
Religious Tourism: The $18 Billion Global Travel Giant That Still Overlooks the Americas
Religious tourism attracts up to 400 million travelers each year, yet the Americas remain one of...
Japan Earthquake: Latest Situation, Tourism Impact, and What Travelers Need to Know
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region, causing fatalities, widespread...
Walking Meets Art and Culture: Inspiring Walking Vacations Around the World
Walking vacations are evolving beyond fitness into immersive cultural experiences. From Germany's...
Pizza Diplomacy: How One Slice Connects the World Through Tourism
Pizza is more than comfort food—it's a passport to cultural exchange. From defending pineapple in...
Japan’s Booming Tourism Industry Confronts the Reality of Adult Sex Tourism
As foreign visitors flock to Japan, growing attention is being paid to the country's adult...
Japan Airlines vs. the World: How Robotics Is Reshaping Aviation and Tourism
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to assist with baggage handling and ground operations...
ANA Group Reports Record-Breaking Financial Results Amid Strong Travel Demand
ANA Group reported record financial results for fiscal 2025–2026, driven by strong inbound travel...
Breaking News: Tsunami Threat Issued After Major Offshore Earthquake Near Japan
A powerful offshore earthquake has triggered a tsunami threat for coastal regions of Japan...
Travel with Purpose: How Valmiki Hari Kishan Embodies the Spirit of Skål International
Valmiki Hari Kishan of Skål International Hyderabad redefines travel through purpose-driven...
The New Global Road Trip: How Motorhome Travel Is Redefining Tourism From America to Australia
Motorhome travel is transforming global tourism, offering travelers freedom, flexibility, and...
Culture Leads, Sentiment Holds: Safe Cultural Travel from Berlin to the World in Times of Conflict
From Japan to Berlin, the world still reveals itself as a place of quiet wonder—where timeless...
Azuma Farm Koiwai Opens in Iwate, Bringing Boutique Farm-Stay Luxury to Japan’s Tohoku Region
Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new boutique nature retreat by Azumi Japan and East Japan Railway Company...
Guam Hosts Japan’s Umaimon Koshien Champions for Third Annual Culinary Exchange
Excerpt (≈50 words): In Guam, where America starts the day, the Guam Visitors Bureau and Guam...
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season 2026 Draws Global Travelers to Celebrate Sakura
Japan’s cherry blossom season is one of the country’s most anticipated annual events, drawing...
ASEAN–Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative: Reimagining Travel for a New Era
The ASEAN-Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative aims to reshape tourism across Southeast Asia by...
Shanghai’s Tourism Comeback: 9.36 Million Visitors Return as Tokyo, Seoul Rivalry and US Geopolitics Reshape Asia Travel
Shanghai’s tourism sector rebounded strongly in 2025, welcoming 9.36 million inbound visitors as...
Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan Stake as JAL-Led Japanese Investor Group Plans Brand Refresh
Qantas and Japan Airlines have signed a non-binding MoU to transition Jetstar Japan to a Japanese...
Japan and JICA Reaffirm Support for Sustainable Tourism Development in Palau
On January 29, 2026, Japan International Cooperation Agency tourism expert ONODERA Mika met Japan’s...
Why More Hotels Are Removing Bathroom Doors?
Hotels are redefining “open concept” by quietly removing bathroom doors. What designers call modern...
ANA HOLDINGS Unveils FY2026–2028 Medium-Term Strategy, Targeting Global Expansion and Record Profit Growth Toward 2030
ANA Holdings has unveiled its FY2026–2028 medium-term strategy, outlining plans to expand...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
One Guam Roadshow 2026 Strengthens Guam–Japan Travel Trade Partnerships
The Guam Visitors Bureau successfully concluded the One Guam Roadshow 2026 in Tokyo, Nagoya, and...
Centara Hotels & Resorts to Open Second Osaka Hotel in 2026
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s largest hotel operator, will expand its presence in Japan...
One Guam Roadshow 2026 Draws High Interest in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, Japan
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) successfully concluded the “One Guam Roadshow 2026,” drawing...
Niseko Leads Japan’s International Ski Boom as Global Visitors Rediscover the Alps of the East
Niseko continues to define Japan’s international ski boom, drawing global visitors with deep powder...
Little Tokyo Düsseldorf: Where Culture, Tourism, and Business Connect Germany and Japan
Little Tokyo Düsseldorf is a living symbol of strong cultural, tourism, travel, and business ties...
Economy Class: How Japan Airlines, ANA, Emirates, Qatar, Riyadh Air, Lufthansa, Ethiopian, United, DL, Qantas and other Global Rivals Compare
Economy class is no longer one-size-fits-all. Japan Airlines and ANA raise long-haul comfort...
Tourist Taxes Are Rising Worldwide: Why Travel Will Cost More in 2026
From Edinburgh to Kyoto and Barcelona to Thailand, governments worldwide are raising tourist taxes...
Japan to Triple Departure Tax for All Overseas Travelers
As global travel surges, popular travel destinations such as Japan are moving to cash in. New...
From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
Japan Begins Fining Tourists as Overtourism Pushes National Policy Shift
Japan’s Hakuba ski resort will fine tourists for disruptive behaviour from July 2026 as visitor...
£40 a Night Hotels in Central London: Japan Invented Capsule Hotels — London Is Redefining Them
London’s Zedwell Hotels are redefining urban stays by adapting Japan’s capsule-hotel concept for...
When Too Many Tourists Become Dangerous for Japan: Tsukiji Market Says “Not Now”
Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market has asked tour operators to avoid year-end visits amid dangerous...
Chinese Tourists Travel to South Korea as Tokyo–Beijing Tensions Intensify
Chinese tourists are redirecting travel to South Korea after Beijing’s advisory against Japan...
Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan elected President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
The ICAO Council, the 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization...
Guam Rises as Japan’s Top Winter Getaway
Guam Ranked Among the Most Popular Overseas Destinations Across Major Online Travel Platforms. The...
Setouchi Region Leads Japan’s Shift Toward Slow and Sustainable Travel
As global travelers seek experiences that emphasize wellness, sustainability, and cultural depth...
Second JW Marriott Opens In Japan But Has Competition
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo marks the brand’s second property in Japan and is located in Takanawa...
Golden Escapes: Top Safe and Comfortable Travel Destinations for Seniors
Explore the best safe and comfortable travel destinations for seniors. From relaxing U.S. getaways...
Jordan Wins Two Gold Awards at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan won two gold awards at the Official Participants Awards ceremony...
Connected in the Land of the Rising Sun: How Holafly’s eSIM in Japan Empowers U.S. Travelers to Explore Without Limits
For U.S. travelers heading to Japan, there’s one thing everyone agrees on: it’s a destination that...
PATA CEO Highlights Sustainable Pathways for Japan-EU Travel
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reinforced its commitment to cross-regional tourism, as...
Guam Reaches Thousands in Nagoya Showcasing Culture & Events at the Tourism Expo Japan 2025
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), along with its members, represented Guam at the Tourism Expo Japan...
Antigua and Barbuda Celebrates National Day at EXPO 2025 Osaka
The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda proudly celebrated its National Day at World Expo...
JW Marriott Tokyo Close to Haneda Airport Opens With Rooms from $1030
The new 200-room Marriott Hotel in Tokyo is only a 20-minute drive from Haneda International...
Seychelles Brings Culture, Sustainable Tourism, and Blue Economy Vision to Expo 2025 Osaka
Seychelles celebrated its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a vibrant programme of cultural...
AirJapan to Increase Low Cost Flights from Tokyo To Singapore
AirJapan will increase flights from Tokyo Narita to Singapore starting November 21 with the...
Israeli Tourists Become The Latest Victims in a World Reacting to War Crimes
Israeli tourists are becoming victims of their country's policies, even though 67% of Israelis...
Hawaiian Airlines Suspends all Flights to Korea, Fukuoka, and Boston
Another blow for the travel and tourism-driven economy for Hawaii was released today by Hawaiian...
EXPO 2025 Osaka: The Verdict!
My visit to Expo 2025 Osaka with my daughter was more than a family outing – it became a profound...
Foreign Tourists In Japan Pay More
Foreign tourists in Japan can expect to pay more than local visitors - and this is a global trend.
Pacific Tsunami Center Warns Countries and Regions Around the Pacific
Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, often known as Tahiti, Japan, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll...
T’way Air Resumes Daily Flights to Guam Boosting Tourism Recovery
Japan Celebrates "T'way Guam Celebration Night" in Osaka.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens in Tokyo, Japan
French-based Accor-owned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opened its Fairmont Tokyo in a ribbon...
The New Imperial Hotel Kyoto: A Bold Fusion of Historic Preservation
Revitalizing a Cultural Landmark: Imperial Hotel, Kyoto to Open Spring 2026 Japan’s Premier Hotel...
New Seattle to Tokyo Narita Flight on Alaska Air and Hawaiian Air
Tokyo ranks as the second-largest intercontinental market for both business and leisure travel from...
Guam Aggressively Pushes Tourism Recovery Through Increased Air Service
GVB and GIAA Collaborate on Air Service Development for Guam.
All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines Launch Joint Fares
Pending regulatory approvals, ANA and SIA plan to broaden the joint venture's scope to encompass...
Guam Visitors Bureau Hosts Young Japanese Journalists
Japan's Mainichi Kids Reporters Visit Guam on Education Tour & Interview Governor.
UN Tourism Secretary General’s Shameful Manipulations at RDAP Conference in Jakarta
In Jakarta, the Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific (RDAP)is currently meeting for the...
Seychelles Represented at Landmark Expo 2025 in Japan
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, officially opened its doors this weekend, following a grand ceremony on...
Seychelles Tourism Ready to Welcome Visitors at EXPO Japan
Seychelles announces its full readiness to welcome visitors to its national pavilion at EXPO 2025...
No Tsunami Warning as 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Japan
Currently, there are no reports of injuries or significant damage and no tsunami warning had been...
Guam Hosts Japan Students in Cross Cultural Experience
Guam hosts Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University & Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.
All Nippon Airways and Air India Codeshare on Haneda-Delhi Flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to enhance its codeshare partnership with Air India, the premier...
ANA Holdings Orders 77 New Aircraft
ANA Holdings is set to place new orders for a total of 77 aircraft, comprising 68 firm orders and 9...
Oku Japan: Spirit of Aizu
Oku Japan has unveiled its latest self-guided tour, titled Spirit of Aizu. This thoughtfully...
