Tourism

Tokyo, Japan — In a remarkable turnaround, Japan’s department store sales in 2024 have officially surpassed pre-pandemic levels, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery. According to data released …

Annually, a distinguished 36-year-old Chinese actress embarks on a journey to Japan, not for her usual cinematic endeavors but to avail herself of Japan’s advanced medical beauty treatments. Esteemed for …

Starting this summer, climbers taking on Mt. Fuji via the Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture will face a new fee of 2,000 yen (approximately $13) aimed at reducing congestion and …

In response to the government’s decision on Thursday to lift the coronavirus state of emergency for nine prefectures, hopes are rising in the tourism industry for the recovery of demand. …

Group travel, with participants gathering for photos at scenic or historic spots in the daytime before dining together at night, has appealed to the Japanese for many years. However, this …

AirAsia Japan Co., a low-cost carrier based in Chubu Centrair International Airport near Nagoya, formally announced Monday that it will cease operations. The cessation was reported to the Land, Infrastructure, …

Travel agencies and accommodation providers in Japan are hopeful for a big boost in business as discounted trips to and from Tokyo have finally been added to the government’s Go …

An advance payment system in Japan aims to help struggling tourism industry-related businesses including accommodations, theatres, hotels, restaurants, etc. The pay-in-advance system in the country has been prevailing in such …