Prayer room at Matsuya Ginza gets Si-Shield coating to prevent infection
The prayer room at the Matsuya Ginza department store has been treated with Si-Shield coating for infection prevention. (more…)
JR West x USJ offer free stay at official hotel for children
The western Japan railway operator JR West Japan (or JR West), and the famous theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ), teamed up to launch a new special offer for children to stay at its official hotel and more, practically free of charge. (more…)
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines expand codeshare flights
From 14 August 2022, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will expand their codeshare operations on the Haneda-Kuala Lumpur route operated by MAS. (more…)
Top 4 inn-hotel for best service in Japan 2021 revealed
What usually surprises most foreigners when first visiting Japan is the high-quality service. Japan is widely known worldwide for its remarkable hospitality. It is especially true for hotels, ryokans (traditional Japanese inn) and similar facilities offering their services at an extremely high level. (more…)
Shibuya Crossing is the world’s ‘wildest’ intersection
Shibuya Scramble Crossing or Shibuya Crossing is often mentioned by foreigners as a must-visit spot in Tokyo. (more…)
Osaka Metro adds foreign money exchanger at 6 stations for inbound boost
Osaka Metro will gradually install automatic foreign currency exchange machines at 6 stations, including Shinsaibashi Station and Shin-Osaka Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line [subway]. (more…)
Nijigen no Mori #2: Naruto X Boruto world come alive in Hyogo
Relive your childhood and train to become a Hokage at Naruto x Boruto theme park in Hyogo with life-size statues/models of your favourite characters, real-life Hokage Rock and more. (more…)
Japan’s magnificent Former Nara Prison reborn as hotel in 2024
Panoramic image of Former Nara Prison (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan [MLIT]) Nara City plans to launch a joint project with the integrated resort developer Hoshino Resort and such in 2022 to renovate the Former Nara Prison and the nearby park.The Former Nara Prison will become a hotel and museum, scheduled to open in 2024. (more…)
Shibuya 2026, Japan’s first major wooden shopping mall
Image after construction (storefront) Shibuya Crossing is perhaps the most famous spot for foreign tourists among Tokyo tourist attractions. The shopping mall Shibuya Marui, a 3-minute walk from there, will temporarily close on 28 August 2022, with plans to reopen in 2026 as Japan's first genuine wooden shopping complex. (more…)
Osaka: Futuristic station fusing technology, to open in spring 2023
Towards a recovery in inbound tourism, Japan Gov. is speeding up plans to allow international tourists into Japan again.According to the Resona Research Institute, inbound spending in two Kansai prefectures in FY2019 amounted to JPY 1,497.1 billion (≈USD 11.79M). A large portion of this is believed to have evaporated after the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. (more…)
Explore nature in Japan for sustainable trip
The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) has released an English-language digital brochure, "EXPLORE DEEPER-Sustainable Travel Experiences in JAPAN-". Showing you all about "Nature and Nature-Based Culture" in Japan. (more…)
Nijigen no Mori #1: Godzilla Invasion at Awaji Island
Godzilla has invaded the amusement park Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island, Hyogo. Join the mission to battle this menacing Godzilla with exciting attractions for a memorable Japan Trip. (more…)