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UNWTO offers Japan support as nuclear crisis deepens
The UNWTO Regional Commission for Asia & the Pacific has expressed its full support for the people of Japan in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. The announcement comes as Japan confirmed it would decommission four stricken reactors at the quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant.
Government advises Briton to leave Japan
The British government is chartering planes to fly Britons who want to leave Tokyo back to the UK. The FCO has advised its nationals in Tokyo and in north eastern Japan to consider leaving due to radiation fears after explosions at a nuclear power station in Fukushima Daiichi.
Japan Travel Advisory - Earthquake and Tsunami update
The Japan National Tourist Organisation has published its latest travel report following last week’s devastating earthquake. While painstaking rescue and recovery efforts continue in the severely struck Tohoku region, the capital Tokyo has been recovering from a strong shock, and western Japan is unharmed.
Japanese Ambassador’s statement on the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake
The Japanese Ambassador to the UK has made a statement regarding the earthquake. Read details here.
Delta pledges $1 Million in cash, in-kind support for Japan disaster relief
Delta Air Lines is pledging $1 million in cash and in-kind support to disaster relief efforts in Japan following last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The airline’s efforts are centered on two relief programs:
Boeing commits $2 Million to support relief efforts in Japan
Boeing announced today that the company and its employees will contribute $2 million to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Japan earthquake hits overseas markets globally
Nations around the world are bracing themselves for a large slump in tourism arrivals from Japan, following last week’s devastating earthquake. Touism chiefs in Queensland fear falling arrivals from Japan could further dent a region already struggling to recover from the devastating floods. And everywhere from Taiwan to India, destinations are already feeling the pinch.
Flights return to Narita Airport in Japan
Airlines operating from the United States and Australia have returned to full operations in Japan following an earthquake and subsequent tsunami on Friday. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both confirmed they would offer a full schedule today following disruption over the weekend, while Qantas added services were continuing as normal.
Tsunami disaster in Japan - Sorrow and dismay at news of death and injuries
Messe Berlin has reacted with sorrow and dismay following the latest news from the disaster-struck areas in Japan and news of the tsunami threat to countries in Asia and Oceania in the Pacific.
Up to 215,000 Japanese in shelters following earthquake
Some 215,000 Japanese are in emergency shelters following a devastating earthquake and tsunami which hit the country yesterday. Hundreds are feared dead with thousands still missing as a huge relief operation swings into action.
Tsunami strikes Japan following massive earthquake
As many as 250 civilians are feared dead after an earthquake sent a tsunami crashing into the north of Japan earlier. Many more are missing, with extensive damage reported across the region. Pictures from local television stations show buildings toppling under pressure from a huge wave of water, with cars, boats, and even roads also swallowed up.
Blossom set to shine in Japan
Only 4 days in Tokyo, boasting some 180 international and Japanese buyers, Blossom Japan for the first time, welcomes some of the finest luxurious brands, destinations and DMC‘s from all over the world and Japan to come together.