Japan Tourism News
Japan welcomes new British Airways Osaka flights ahead of Rugby World Cup
Japan National Tourism Organisation has welcomed news that British Airways will launch a direct flight between London and Osaka early next year ahead of the Japan Rugby World Cup.
Duke of Cambridge opens Japan House in London
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has formally opened Japan House London, the new cultural home of Japan in the UK. His royal highness was accompanied by Japan’s deputy prime minister, Taro Aso, and Koji Tsuruoka, ambassador of Japan to the UK.
Finnair to boost Japan connections for summer 2019
Finnair is set to boost frequencies on popular Asian routes next summer, including double-daily flights to Hong Kong and additional flights to Japan, as it continues its strong growth across key Asian markets.
Japan National Tourism Organisation appoints Black Diamond in UK
London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been appointed by Japan National Tourism Organisation to act as its first retained public relations agency in the UK following a competitive pitch process.
UNESCO recognises Christian history of Japan with new World Cultural Heritage Site
UNESCO has designated a series of sites associated with the hidden history of Christians in 16th- to 19th-century Japan as the country’s 18th World Cultural Heritage Site.
All Nippon Airways launches new We Are Japan campaign
Created around seven pillars – Eat, Drink, See, Stay, Do, Discover, Go – the campaign features stunning photography, exclusive film and expert insight.
Tsukada Global partners with IHG for Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku
Japan will welcome the opening of Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku by InterContinental Hotels Group and Tsukada Global Holdings in 2020.
Vietjet to launch new Ho Chi Minh-Osaka route in December
Vietjet is making it easier than ever to visit Japan, by adding a second route to Osaka, this time from Ho Chi Minh City.
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka to open in August
Set to be operational August 1st, this will be Oakwood’s first property in Japan located outside of Tokyo, joining 11 other serviced apartments in the country, as well as a growing portfolio of nearly 60 Oakwood branded properties globally.
Geoffrey Weill Associates to lead JNTO promotion efforts in United States
The Japan National Tourism Organisation has appointed Geoffrey Weill Associates to handle its United States public relations program effective immediately.
Japan takes top spot on global passport rankings
Japan has taken the top spot on the Henley Passport Index, now offering its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a record total of 189 destinations.
Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo signed for 2022 opening
Mitsui Fudosan has signed an agreement with Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts to open Japan’s first Bvlgari Hotel in the large-scale, mixed-use development planned for the Tokyo Station area.