Cherry blossom season forecast: Tokyo to see full bloom early
Spring has come, and for Japan, it means streets will turn pink with Sakura.
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Japanese city ready for tourism after evacuees from Wuhan free of coronavirus
The Japanese city of Katsuura in Chiba prefecture is ready to go back to normal after quarantine for coronavirus was over and found that all 197 of Japanese evacuees from Wuhan, China were…
JNTO and Etihad to promote Japan in Middle East
To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) and Etihad Airways have started a joint consumer campaign to promote the…
Japanuary: Discover the Japanese way of life
Forget “Dry January”, Japanuary is the latest craze to kick start the new year in a healthy way for your mind, body and spirit.
Japan is on everyone’s wish list
As the host of the 2019 Rugby World Cup this October, Japan has seen increased visitor numbers in recent years, with annual international arrivals soaring by almost 23 million since 2010.
Asian countries flock to WTM
The organisers of the World Travel Market (WTM) have revealed a sharp rise in interest from the Asia Pacific region.
According to Reed Travel Exhibitions, rising demand for exhibition…
Japan “relaunches” quake-hit Tohoku
The Japanese government has used a major travel event in the US to announce that the Tohoku region, which was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, is now ready to welcome tourists.…
Japan and Korea create combined tours for Indian holidaymakers
The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…
JNTO launches Middle Eastern packages
The Japanese National Tourist Office has launched targeted Middle Eastern packages in collaboration with Cathay Pacific Airlines.
As part of its strategy to welcome travellers from the…
Japan to exhibit at ATM for first time
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) for the first time this year, as part of the country's aim to attract more visitors from…
The latest executive appointments from JNTO, Hilton, Citilink and more…
KANA WAKABAYASHI has been named as the new executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) Sydney office. Ms Wakabayashi moves to Australia from Tokyo, where she…
Japan sets up first tourism office in Malaysia
Japan's national tourism board has set up its first office in Malaysia.
The Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) latest overseas office launched in Kuala Lumpur this month,…
Japan partners ITB Asia
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) has formed a new partnership with ITB Asia, the region’s biggest travel trade show.
The new memorandum of cooperation between the JNTO's…
Japan doubles tourism target to 40m visitors
Having almost reached its target of 20 million international visitors five years ahead of schedule, Japan has now doubled its 2020 tourism goal to 40m arrivals.
The Japan Times…
Japan Week returns to New York
Japan Week, the annual tourism event organised by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), will return to New York for a fifth consecutive year next month.
Scheduled to run from…
Singapore, Japan team up to drive tourism
Singapore and Japan have entered into a new partnership designed to drive two-way tourism between the countries.
In a ceremony held at the Japan Creative Centre in Singapore on Monday,…
Japan arrivals surge close to 20 million target
Japan has experienced a surge in visitor arrivals this year, and could even reach its target of 20 million arrivals five years ahead of schedule.
The Japanese government previously…
Japan taps UK expertise for Olympic tourism boost
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has signed a new partnership with VisitBritain, aimed at encouraging the exchange of tourism information and best practices between the two…
Visa boost for Indian travellers
Indian travellers have received a welcomed boost, after France and Japan both agreed to ease their visa processes.
The French Minister for Foreign Affairs & International…
Japanese arrivals surge in Q1
Japan achieved a record number of international arrivals in March 2014.
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the country welcomed 1.05 million…
SIA pens deal to boost Japanese tourism
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new deal intended to boost tourism arrivals to Japan.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)…
Japan visitor numbers back to pre-disaster levels
The number of visitors to Japan has rebounded to a level higher than before the 11 March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO),…
American resumes New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
American Airlines has resumed its flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The service, which restarted on 1 June, will now be operated…
Japan to focus on ‘fusion’ brand
Japan National Tourist Office (JNTO) is to focus its tourism promotion efforts on a ‘fusion’ brand between traditional and modern cultures, its president has revealed.
Speaking to members…
