4 August 2026 - 11:28
Though cats have long been regarded in Japan as symbols of good fortune and protection, Hello Kitty’s creator probably never imagined her cartoon cat character would […]
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27 July 2026 - 16:34
Japan’s meteoric post-COVID-19 tourism growth has experienced a drop in visitor numbers for the first time in six years, with the decline blamed on a whopping […]
21 July 2026 - 10:46
On 1 July 2026, Japan has tripled the amount of its Departure Tax, also known as the Sayonara Tax. When combined with the increased visa fee, […]
14 July 2026 - 16:33
Japan’s seasonal West Express Ginga sleeper train has returned for its summer service, giving travellers another opportunity to explore the country’s Kii Peninsula by rail. Operated […]
29 June 2026 - 10:54
Japan is set to raise its visa fees for the first time in five decades, in what officials say is a bid to align visa prices […]
25 June 2026 - 10:51
Japan’s famous bullet trains are getting an upgrade in autumn 2026, with the introduction of a new “Supreme Class” offering lockable, private suites and reclining chairs […]
11 June 2026 - 16:40
In the latest example of destinations asking visitors to participate in sustainable tourism, Okinawa in Japan has launched a citizen-science programme inviting divers to gather data […]
4 June 2026 - 09:04
Japan’s luxury sleeper train Seven Stars in Kyushu will be expanding its offer throughout 2026. Three new itineraries will be added to the time schedule, allowing […]
3 June 2026 - 15:52
Shibuya ward in Tokyo has introduced on-the-spot fines for littering as it responds to growing pressure from rising visitor numbers and increasing waste in public spaces. […]
19 May 2026 - 10:42
The Japanese phenomenon of Pokémon is known for its transformative qualities, having started out in 1996 as a video game and grown into a multimedia franchise […]
30 April 2026 - 16:53
Japan Airlines will begin testing humanoid robots for ground handling tasks at Haneda Airport from May 2026. The trial will run for around two years and […]
16 April 2026 - 14:23
The price of Japan’s popular Japan Rail Pass, widely used by international tourists for unlimited train travel across the country, will increase from 1 October, according […]
13 April 2026 - 15:57
Visitors to a series of snow water ponds near Mount Fuji in Japan have been asked to stop throwing coins into their sacred waters due to […]
10 April 2026 - 14:07
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has completed a trio of luxury villas in Japan using rammed earth construction, marking the studio’s first built project in the country […]
2 April 2026 - 10:32
After 19 months of renovation works, the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel has reopened its doors to the public. Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku approached the project […]
18 March 2026 - 17:19
Cherry blossom season is formally underway in Japan after government spotters confirmed enough trees in enough bloom to meet the official measure in three of the […]
