Gov. Josh Green and the consul general of Japan in Honolulu, Yoshinori Kodama, signed an action plan Monday to bring more travelers from Japan to Hawaii through a VIP entry program, which now ...

The forecast for the 2025 cherry blossom season, which will commence in mid-March and extend through mid-May, has been ...

If you’re planning on getting a haircut in Japan, here are some useful Japanese words and phrases for a smooth visit to the salon. Nowadays, especially with the tourism boom, it’s becoming ...

Filipinos are 'turning Japanese'! A 2024 survey of nationals in 13 countries and one territory finds Filipinos on top pf those 'loving' Japan ...

The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten ...

Potterheads, pack your bags! From London to Tokyo to Shanghai—Harry Potter’s next Studio Tour destination has been revealed ...

Australians heading to Japan have been warned about a common request that will cost you more. The Japanese language can be ...

The Guam Visitors Bureau hosted the One Guam Roadshow and a New Year industry mixer in Japan to mark the beginning of 2025 ...

The Anime Tourism Association identified over 120 Anime Pilgrimage sites from 100+ anime titles. The association promotes "content tourism" by showcasing settings from manga, anime, and more. The 2025 ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ... The local government in Himeji — site of the UNESCO World Heritage ...

The number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has hit an all-time high ... as well as developing new products and using a tourism booking site to draw visitors to explore locales around the ...

(Mainichi/Kenichiro Fuji) Increasing visitor numbers alone could undermine the appeal of Japan's tourist destinations. It's time to pivot toward policies that protect people's livelihoods and ...