Japan is famous for its springtime cherry blossoms, colorful autumn days, and crisp snow-capped mountains in the winter, but summer is its best-kept secret. While most summer travelers picture dreamy beaches and charming European towns for their vacation, there are many benefits to discovering other less popular destinations during this time of year. With fewer…
These Are 5 Important Changes Travelers Headed To Japan Need To Know
From delicious ramen to impressive temples and monuments to a traditional tea ceremony to the beautiful cherry blossom season — there are many reasons why travelers want to visit Japan. This Asian archipelagic country is home to over 125 million people and offers travelers unique cultural experiences, impressive buildings, fascinating technology, delicious cuisine, natural beauty…
Flying To Japan Is About To Get Cheaper As ZIPAIR Launches New Route From This Major U.S. City
Low-cost airline ZIPAIR will soon provide passengers with more options for traveling to Japan. The airline has just announced the addition of a new flight route between Tokyo and the U.S. ZIPAIR, which already services 3 U.S cities, will begin flying between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and San Francisco International Airport this Summer. Flight Details…
Princess Cruises Returns To Japan In March 2023
Princess Cruises has announced that it will start homeporting in Japan from 15 March 2023. Diamond Princess, quarantined in the Port of Yokohama at the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, will resume operations for the next season, with 57 voyages ranging from five to 19 days. Diamond was created for the Japanese…
Free rail pass and travel products in Tohoku, Japan with Klook
Free rail pass and travel products for independent travellers now on sale on “Klook” special page to enjoy Tohoku area, popular destination for repeat visitors to Japan. The Yamagata Prefectural Government announces that it has set up a special page on a travel experience platform, “Klook,” following the lifting of Foreign Independent Tours (FITs) after a…
Japan in 2023: A bucket-list-worthy adventure
Reopening tourism at the beginning of October, the new year presents the perfect opportunity to plan a trip to Japan. Independent travel and visa waivers have been resumed, and the country’s daily arrival cap and testing requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers have been eliminated. Now, new hotels and exciting developments are opening across the islands while…
Japan is open for tourism
Independent travel and visa waivers are back, and Japan’s daily arrival cap and Covid testing requirements are gone. Reopening tourism at the beginning of October, the new year presents the perfect opportunity to plan a trip to Japan. Independent travel and visa waivers have been resumed, and the country’s daily arrival cap and testing requirements…
Japan food service sector to benefit: GlobalData
Japan has reopened its borders and lifted entry restrictions for international tourists starting from 11 October 2022, after a gap of 2.5 years, as the government plans to boost its economy. The reopening of borders and a weakening yen are expected to make the country an attractive travel destination. Against this backdrop, the Japanese foodservice…
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID restrictions. Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth said the business was focused on giving its frequent flyers every opportunity to use the points they’ve been saving for their…
Japan resumes visa-free travel brings record breaking demand
Japan’s announcement on 22 September that the country will finally restore visa-free travel for international visitors from October 11, as well as relaxing border control measures and ending the cap on daily arrivals to the country, has sparked a wave of unprecedented demand for travel to Japan. The news coincides with the Japanese yen slumping…
