As China battles to contain the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, the effect of the epidemic is dampening the prospect of upturn for the world’s second largest economy, says GlobalData, leading data and analytics company. … Continue Reading
JR East Group offers “Plant Based Sweets Series” to share delicious, high-quality food from Japan with people around the world. The “Plant Based Sweets Series” are Tokyo confectioneries made entirely from plant materials. … Continue Reading
Flower viewing known as “hanami” is a traditional Japanese affair that welcomes the arrival of Spring by appreciating the view of cherry blossoms in bloom. … Continue Reading
The splendour of Japan’s marvellous cherry blossom (sakura) season may no longer be a secret and if you are keen to witness the famed spectacle but want more than the classic viewing experience, Tokyo has plenty of unique experiences up her sleeve. … Continue Reading
A new case definition for COVID-19 in China has resulted in a spike in the number of reported cases of the disease, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. … Continue Reading
In winter, the air is crisper, the hotsprings hotter, and the fresh seafood that much tastier. It can all be discovered here in Japan – a destination with true “Omotenashi” spirit, not yet known. … Continue Reading
Otsu City considers karuta to be an important attraction for increasing tourism, and held a ‘Kyogi Karuta Trial Lesson’ for international students on Sunday, February 16th at Omi-jingū Shrine’s Omi Kangakukan. … Continue Reading
In just a few short months, winter in Japan will melt into spring and reveal the coveted cherry blossoms, or sakura. Whilst Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka count amongst the most popular viewing spots for Japan’s iconic floral spectacle, there are a range of lesser-known cherry blossom places and experiences available for those travellers wanting to experience the magic of the sakura season away from the crowds. … Continue Reading
The Pandemic Monitor is now part of our portfolio of geopolitical intelligence reporting services. Below, we have provided highlights of some key developments, analysis and forecasts impacting global businesses that can be found in the full report. … Continue Reading
