Japan Tourism News
Japan relaunches UK travel trade website
The platform features news, resources, webinars and giveaway campaigns across Japan to prepare agents for when the Japanese border reopens.
Japan to close borders in response to new Covid-19 variant
Authorities in Japan have confirmed the destination will bar entry to visitors from around the world as fears over a new Covid-19 variant grow.
Six Senses set for Japan debut with Kyoto property
Historically the largest city and still thought to be the heart of Japan, Kyoto is famed for its Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, traditional Japanese architecture and beautiful cherry gardens.
FCM signs partnership to enter Japan
The investment will enhance the presence of the travel management company in Asia to support existing customers in the region while boosting its global footprint.
Local fans permitted to attend Tokyo Olympics
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics officials have confirmed today. Fans from overseas had already been banned from the event.
Rosewood Hotels signs for first Japan property
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Mitsubishi Estate to manage Rosewood Miyakojima on Mikayo Island in the Okinawan archipelago, Japan.
Breaking Travel News interview: Pankaj Pradhan, chief executive, Beauty of Japan Tours
As the chief executive of Beauty of Japan Tours, Pankaj Pradhan has a mission to connect travellers with a local experience of Japanese culture in a responsible and sustainable manner. Here he shares his thoughts and insights of ways forward for the industry
Niccolo Suzhou to open in China next month
Situated sky-high atop the magnificent new Suzhou International Finance Square overlooking picturesque canals and Jinji lake, Niccolo Suzhou will open next month.
International visitors barred from Tokyo Olympics
The organising committee said it had been prepared to welcome guests until recently, but an upsurge of Covid-19 cases around the world had now made this impossible.
W Osaka takes brand into Japan for first time
Situated on along Midosuji Boulevard, W Osaka asserts its presence in the city’s busy urban streetscape with a black monolith façade designed by Osaka-born, world-renowned architect Tadao Ando.
Higashiyama Niseko Village joins Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan
The resort, owned by YTL Hotels, is a stunning ski-in/ski-out property that interweaves the highest level of personalised service and care with the charm of Japan’s local history, culture and cuisine.
Breaking Travel News Interview: Martin Raich, vice president, the Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
As the Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido, walks away with a prestigious prize at the World Ski Awards, Breaking Travel News catches up with the vice president, Martin Raich, to find out more