The number of foreign visitors to Japan grew 18.1 percent in April from a year earlier to reach a record high 923,000, thanks to a weakening yen and the popularity of low-cost carriers, a government body said Wednesday. … Continue Reading
If an Osaka company has its way, getting roaring drunk and jumping, or falling, into Dotonbori Canal after either a Hanshin Tigers victory or a wild night out in neighboring Shinsaibashi will be less risky, healthwise, but it will no longer be free. … Continue Reading
Tokyo, May 21 : “The Land of the Rising Sun” – Japan – attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. … Continue Reading
NEW YORK CITY, New York – Travel Agent chatted with Josh Paine, CheapCaribbean.com CEO and president, Tuesday and learned that the online travel agency that specializes in such beach destinations as the Caribbean, Mexico and parts of Latin America is setting its sights on Hawaii as well as beach destinations within the U.S. mainland. … Continue Reading
With a 53-year history in Japan, Cathay Pacific is certainly one of the best known foreign airlines. Although it has been a tough two years for airlines flying to and from Japan since the March 11, 2011 disaster, load factors are recovering. … Continue Reading
Summer is around the corner, and Kyushu, the southern island of Japan, with its rich culture, enchanting geography and popular attractions is a destination on the rise for international vacationers. … Continue Reading
A private advisory panel to Japanese Justice Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki compiled a report Monday urging the government to speed up immigration procedures under its policy to increase the number of foreign visitors to Japan. … Continue Reading
Mr. Hirohisa had made it clear when I called him from the nearest mainland city to the island — Nagato in western Honshu’s Yamaguchi Prefecture — that there would be no supper provided that night; nor would he be able to pick me up from the station as expected. He would be hosting a private barbeque party that evening, with all hands needed on deck. … Continue Reading
JR Central has released station design plans for their upcoming Chuo Shinkansen running from Tokyo to Nagoya and later Osaka. In the words of JR, these stations were designed “not to rely on traditional styles” and “to boldly pursue functionality and efficiency.” … Continue Reading
The nation’s three low-cost carriers, coming off a successful Golden Week holiday period, are hoping to increase demand by opening up new routes. … Continue Reading
