Japan Reopens to the World
Tomorrow, October 11, is the long-awaited day when the Japanese nation will finally lower the drawbridges and allow most foreign tourists to freely enter the country.
Pressure Builds to Reopen Japan to Tourists
Representatives of Japan’s tourism industry are stepping up pressure on the Kishida administration to accelerate the country’s reopening to foreign visitors.
Towards a More Sustainable Japan Tourism
As the Japanese government finally begins to reopen the country to inbound foreign tourists after several years, it is an ideal occasion to rethink how the tourism industry operates and what the Japanese nation should aim to get out of it.
Odaiba’s Medieval Europe Faces Destruction
Those who explore the many shopping malls in Odaiba, the manmade island in Tokyo Bay across the majestic Rainbow Bridge, may happen upon a surprise–an indoor area constructed to resemble a medieval European city. It won’t be around for long, however, because it faces imminent closure.
Central Osaka in the Covid Emergency
The presence of the Covid pandemic is still heavily felt in Japan’s second city, Osaka. Covid safety measures are observed in every corner of the prefecture, including social distancing, masks, temperature checks, and hand sanitizer use.
