ANA InterContinental Tokyo is thrilled to announce its upcoming luxury room renovation project which will see Japan’s rich culture celebrated throughout new, alluring designs across 759 rooms over the next 15 months. This ambitious initiative aims to elevate the guest experience and reinforce the hotel’s position in Tokyo’s luxury hotel market. Scheduled to begin on…
Discover Japan’s best hiking routes
With summer just around the corner, it is the perfect time to explore the beautiful landscapes that Japan has to offer, and what better way than to do this on foot. Here is a round-up of some of Japan’s best hiking routes, offering a variety of well-trodden trails. From easy and short routes to advanced…
Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital
AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun. The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and arrived in Osaka at 7.15am this morning. In celebration of the service resumption to Japan’s gourmet capital, all guests on the inaugural flight received gift…
WorldHotels Asia Pacific expands Elite collection at Japan’s Haneda Airport
WorldHotels announced that Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport nestled in beautifully landscaped surrounds, has joined its portfolio within the Elite collection in Tokyo, Japan. Expected to open its doors and welcoming guests from 21st December, this luxury airport hotel will enhance an experience for global travelers as well as creating a vibrant atmosphere for urban international-exchange…
Okinawa welcomes Japan’s earliest cherry blossom with series of events
Okinawa is gearing up for the cherry blossom season with a series of events and festivals to welcome visitors keen to witness the earliest showing of this magical display. Thanks to its subtropical climate, the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa enjoys the earliest blooming cherry blossoms in the whole of Japan with some seen as early…
Japan’s Projected bookings to the United States
The majority of Japanese tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored Japan Travel Trade Barometer (as of September 5 – October 29, 2011) that bookings for travel to the United States in the fourth quarter 2011 would continue to be lower, on average, compared to fourth quarter 2010 bookings. Only about one…
