Published on : Friday, May 28, 2021
In light of the continued spike in COVID-19 cases, Japan is planning to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas by about three weeks until June 20, less than two months before the Summer Olympics open. The state …
Published on : Monday, May 3, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time for Japan’s tourism industry. Japan was expecting an influx of big-spending foreign travelers in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The sporting extravaganza was postponed for a year; however, it …
Published on : Monday, April 26, 2021
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is all set to manage Rosewood Miyakojima on Mikayo Island in the Okinawan archipelago, Japan, as appointed by Mitsubishi Estate. The property is set to open in 2024. The 55-villa, ultra-luxury resort will represent the first Rosewood …
Published on : Friday, April 23, 2021
Japan has decided to declare “short and powerful” states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures, as informed by a cabinet minister. The decision has been undertaken as the country struggles to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases …
Published on : Monday, March 22, 2021
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck north-eastern Japan on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for Miyagi prefecture that was later lifted around an hour after the strong quake. No immediate casualties or damage …
Published on : Friday, February 12, 2021
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases across Japan in winter season and the delay in mass inoculation process are likely to reduce the gains expected for the local economies during Tokyo Olympics, thereby delay the economic recovery of Japanese cities in …
Published on : Thursday, February 4, 2021
Japan should aim to re-establish its domestic travel incentive program as soon as March to support its tourist industry, said a senior ruling party official, although a study last month indicated that the campaign might have spread the corona virus. …
Published on : Friday, January 22, 2021
The Japanese cabinet approved draft laws to strengthen coronavirus restrictions on Friday, a move that could threaten rule-breakers with fines and prison sentences for the first time since the corona virus outbreak began, as the country plans to start rolling …
Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A very strong winter storm swiped the west coast of central Japan from late last week into the weekend and covered some areas with more than 3 feet of snow (about 1 meter). According to the latest reports by the …
Published on : Monday, December 28, 2020
Japan said that it would temporarily ban non-resident foreign nationals from entering the country as it tightens its borders following the detection of a new, highly infectious variant of the coronavirus. The ban will take effect from December 28 and …
Published on : Saturday, December 12, 2020
Japan’s government has urged people to spend a “quiet” year-end after daily corona virus infections witnessed a surge; however, it said that it would keep providing subsidies for tourism promotion in spite of media reports about pausing the campaign. “The …
Published on : Thursday, December 10, 2020
Japan is all prepared to reopen its borders in 2021 to a restricted number of international tourists from lower-risk countries. This trial is hoped to boost up it’s worn out tourism sector before the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, as per …
Published on : Tuesday, December 8, 2020
In order to evaluate Japan’s antivirus measures before the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Japanese government is thinking about accepting small group tours from abroad in the spring, which are currently not allowed. The trial run will witness an endeavor …
Published on : Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Japan has now started to welcome back at least few international travelers. Japan is thinking about reopening its borders to all international tourists next spring, around April 2021. The entry bans would be lifted before the scheduled Tokyo Olympic Games …
Published on : Monday, December 7, 2020
The Japanese government has started planning to consider the resumption of inbound tourism in Japan on a limited basis starting from the spring. The decision is being undertaken as Tokyo continues to prepare to host a delayed summer Olympics. According …
Published on : Tuesday, December 1, 2020
According to a draft of an upcoming package, the Japanese government is planning to keep setting aside money to promote domestic tourism and dining out in its next stimulus package, even as rising COVID-19 infections have prompted concern about the …
Published on : Tuesday, December 1, 2020
On Monday, an 18metre (60foot) “Gundam” robot was unveiled in Japan with the aim of invigorating the tourism industry that has been largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The robot can walk and move its arms and will be the …
Published on : Thursday, November 26, 2020
MSC Cruises recently received a health and safety certification from the official Japanese maritime classification society, ClassNK. The move is being considered as a major step towards an operational restart of the cruise services in the Japan, scheduled for April …
Published on : Thursday, October 22, 2020
According to latest report, Japan is planning to reopen for international tourists around spring 2021.
Published on : Friday, October 16, 2020
Autograph Collection Hotels today announced the opening of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection hotel in the Takaragaike area, situated in the northern section of Kyoto, Japan. The hotel joins Marriott International’s diverse and exciting Autograph Collection portfolio of more …
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