The blooms are expected to start flowering on March 19 in Tokyo, with full bloom a week later. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US gaming operator Hard Rock International is expected to apply for an integrated resort licence in Japan in 2027 when the bidding reopens.

Every month, the Japan Tourism Agency, part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, releases statistics about the total number of hotel stays in Japan (i.e. the total number ...

From neon-lit cities to peaceful temples and mountain escapes, Japan offers diverse experiences that blend tradition, innovation and natural beauty in 2026.

Many Japanese tourism businesses are concerned that the situation could drag on to early next year. Read more at straitstimes ...

Earlier this month, the Fukui Prefectural Government Tokyo Office hosted a two-day tour for staff of overseas institutions based in Tokyo. The participants included senior staff from the embassies of ...

The Chinese government’s advisory against traveling to Japan has severely blunted the growth in Chinese visitors to the ...

If you plan to party past midnight on New Year’s Day, make sure to arrange alternative transport ...

Japan's Meteorological Corporation releases its first 2026 sakura forecast, with cherry blossoms expected to bloom from late ...

This winter, ByteSim is giving out 100 free units of its 4-day Japan 5G ultra unlimited eSIM by KDDI, valued at $16 each. To ...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its winter 2027/28 deployment and the return of its guest-favorite “Free at Sea ...