Japan introduces e-Visa for Indian tourists: From eligibility criteria to application process, here’s a complete guide
[ad_1] Indian passport holders no longer need to carry a physical visa sticker to travel to Japan. From April 1, Japan began issuing eVisas to Indian travellers. The much-awaited Japan e-Visa programme allows anyone to apply for a visa electronically through Japan Visa Application Centres operated by VFS Global. This programme allows visitors to enter […]
Japan Travel Awards promote inclusive tourism
[ad_1] There are so many groups handing out travel awards now that it’s almost necessary to award the awardees in order to make sense of it all. It seems like you can’t go two seconds without hearing that another organization you’ve never heard of has declared this city or that country as the next big […]
Beefing up activity: US hopes to drive Japan exports as tourism rebounds and retail opportunities emerge
[ad_1] The sector has been ramping up its activity in the country in recent weeks with a significant presence at both FoodEx Japan, which FoodNavigator- Asia attended, and the Japan Supermarket Trade Show. Trade body the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said FoodEx Japan provided a significant opportunity to engage an audience eager for premium […]
China’s new entry rules spur tourism, but lingering hurdles still a deterrent
[ad_1] During the weeklong Lunar New Year holiday in February, China recorded 3.23 million tourism-related entries, roughly the same as the festival period in 2019, the official Xinhua News Agency said in February. A big boost to these figures came in December, when China began allowing citizens of certain countries to enter visa-free for 15 […]
Japan Tourism, World Expo 2025 and Japan Expo 2025 – HD Video Interview with Akira Watabe of JNTO
[ad_1] Dark/Light Mode (13/03/24) With Japan hosting the World Expo in 2025, it came as no surprise to see so many airports from the country attending the Routes Asia airline route development and airport services conference and exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia in February. Each airport was eager to showcase the attractions and business opportunities of […]
How are cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region?
[ad_1] The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery. ADVERTISEMENT As you arrive on Tashirojima you soon realise why it’s referred to as Cat Island. Originally brought in to deal with a mouse infestation, […]
Japan luxury hotels target rich foreign tourists with new openings
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japanese luxury hotel operators are looking to open new properties designed to attract wealthy overseas tourists, expecting them to account for a large majority of guests. Palace Hotel, whose flagship property sits just across from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, will increase the number of hotels it operates across the country by […]
Japan eyes revamp to way tourists are reimbursed for duty-free sales
[ad_1] TOKYO — The Japanese government is considering an overhaul to the way tourists make duty-free purchases, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to stop abuse of the system. Currently, tourists in Japan have the consumption tax deducted when purchasing items at special duty-free stores and sales counters. But some people take advantage of system and […]
Japan tourist spots bring back public trash cans as travel rebounds
[ad_1] OSAKA — With the swelling influx of international tourists into Japan following the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, a growing number of popular tourist destinations are reinstalling trash cans on the streets in an attempt to keep from being flooded with litter. Over the past 30 years, public waste cans have been mostly removed […]
Japan developers boost hotel investment as foreign tourists flood in
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japan’s real estate companies are ramping up their investments in hotels as foreign tourists return to the country with a vengeance. Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate is entering the business and will invest 40-50 billion yen (around $270,000-$330,000) in hotels over five years. NTT Urban Development will increase the number of hotel rooms […]