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.
Hokkaido: Japan’s Northern Frontier
With foreign tourism set to resume in the near future, Hokkaido can be expected to become a major draw for foreign visitors once again. It brims with opportunity for any traveler.
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.
eSports Gaming Hotel Opened in Akihabara
Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo has opened gaming rooms where guests can experience esports from the privacy of their accommodations.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels in Osaka and Tokyo
Last October it was announced that the first luxury brand Waldorf Astoria hotel in Japan would open in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, in 2026, but now it has emerged that Osaka will beat the capital city to the punch, planning to open its own Waldorf Astoria in 2024.
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.
Luxury Hotel Brands Expand to Kyoto
Hotel Okura and the Imperial Hotel have both selected the ancient capital of Kyoto as the next site for their expansion.
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.
Tokyo Walkabout: Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine
Walk with us through Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine, an oasis of nature within the world’s largest metropolis, on a rainy summer day. No narration. No BS.
