https://www.alojapan.com/1421667/expanding-regional-hospitality-and-sustainable-growth/ Expanding Regional Hospitality and Sustainable Growth #JapanTourism #tourism Japan’s tourism industry has seen a strong post-COVID rebound, with 36.8 million inbound visitors in 2024—a figure expected to surpass 40 million in 2025 and reach 60 million by the end of the decade. As a company involved in the tourism sector, what do you believe makes Japan such a compelling destination for travelers from

https://www.alojapan.com/1420754/sake-and-flavours-a-journey-through-tohoku/ Sake and flavours: a journey through Tohoku #alcohol #culture #Japan #JapanTourism #tourism #tradition #travel As its Japanese name suggests, the region of Tohoku extends to the northeast of the archipelago. It includes the six prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima, located between Tokyo to the south and the island of Hokkaido to the north. The region is popular for its hot springs (onsen), gastronomy and traditi

https://www.alojapan.com/1420698/airbus-a320-recall-disrupts-asian-travel-as-carriers-scramble-to-patch-software-2/ Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian travel as carriers scramble to patch software #airbus #airlines #ANA #JapanTourism #tourism Asian airlines scrambled on Saturday to fix a software glitch on their Airbus A320 jets as a sweeping recall by the European plane-maker grounded aircraft across the region after disrupting travel in the U.S. during the busiest weekend of the year. The recall of 6,000 planes covers more than half of Airbus’ global A320

https://www.alojapan.com/1420485/hokkaido-a-journey-of-snow-culture-and-cuisine/ Hokkaido: a journey of snow, culture and cuisine #culture #Japan #JapanTourism #skiing #tourism #tradition #travel Each winter, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, transforms into a spectacular wonderland of deep snow and vibrant culture. With its vast, largely unspoiled natural landscapes, rich seas and thriving culinary scene, Hokkaido has enticed and enthralled visitors for generations. The region offers a mix of winter sports and a dis

https://www.alojapan.com/1420455/yamaguchi-financial-group-and-dream-incubator-partner-for-high-net-worth-tourism-initiative/ Yamaguchi Financial Group and Dream Incubator partner for high-net-worth tourism initiative #JapanTourism #tourism Yamaguchi Financial Group is working together with Tokyo-based strategy consultancy Dream Incubator on drawing more affluent tourists to Japan to boost a number of specific sectors. Dream Incubator has announced its involvement in a new project aimed at creating high-value-added tourism experiences to attract affluent internation

https://www.alojapan.com/1419994/goldman-sees-china-spat-weighing-on-japans-gdp-via-tourism-hit/ Goldman Sees China Spat Weighing on Japan’s GDP Via Tourism Hit #beijing #China #ConsumerGoods #economics #exports #gdp #GoldmanSachsGroupInc. #HongKong #Japan #JapanTourism #politics #SouthKorea #tourism Rising tensions with China may shave about 0.2 percentage point off Japan’s gross domestic product growth if tourism and the export of consumer goods to the world’s second-largest economy decline, according to economists at Goldman Sachs Gro

https://www.alojapan.com/1419875/japans-lesser-known-regions-now-come-with-free-flights/ Japan’s lesser-known regions now come with free flights #JapanTourism #tourism All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled a new scheme offering free domestic flights to travellers from the UK and Europe, in a bid to encourage deeper exploration of Japan’s lesser-visited regions. The initiative, created in partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), is now running until 31 January 2026, allowing eligible passengers to add

https://www.alojapan.com/1419392/japan-sports-tourism-market-size-share/ Japan Sports Tourism Market Size, Share #GlobalJapanSportsTourismMarket #JapanSportsTourismIndustry #JapanSportsTourismMarket #JapanSportsTourismMarketAnalysis #JapanSportsTourismMarketForecast #JapanSportsTourismMarketGrowth #JapanSportsTourismMarketOutlook #JapanSportsTourismMarketReport #JapanSportsTourismMarketResearch #JapanSportsTourismMarketShare #JapanSportsTourismMarketSize #JapanSportsTourismMarketTrends #JapanTourism #tourism Repor

https://www.alojapan.com/1419356/japans-biggest-airline-offers-free-domestic-flights-to-european-and-uk-flyers/ Japan’s biggest airline offers free domestic flights to European and UK flyers #AirTravel #DestinationsJapan #europe #flights #flying #FreeFlightsToJapan #Japan #JapanDomesticFlights #JapanFreeDomesticFlights #JapanTourism #tourism #TourismJapan #TravelJapan #uk #UnitedKingdom #VisitJapan European and UK visitors to Japan can currently take advantage of free domestic Japanese flights in a new offer conjured up by tourism authorities and Japan

https://www.alojapan.com/1419061/japan-offers-free-domestic-flights-for-british-tourists-2/ Japan offers free domestic flights for British tourists #JapanTourism #tourism Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting

20 rescued from Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel after lightning strike

This undated photo shows the Osaka Wheel, Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. (PHOTO COURTESY OF OSAKAINFO) TOKYO — About 20 people were rescued from a giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Prefecture in western Japan hours following a malfunction …
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https://www.alojapan.com/1419034/20-rescued-from-japans-tallest-ferris-wheel-after-lightning-strike/ 20 rescued from Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel after lightning strike #JapanTourism #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #OsakaWheel #大阪 #大阪府 This undated photo shows the Osaka Wheel, Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. (PHOTO COURTESY OF OSAKAINFO) TOKYO — About 20 people were rescued from a giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Prefecture in western Japan hours following a malfunction triggered by lightning late Tuesday afternoon, local m

https://www.alojapan.com/1418668/sushi-passed-up-by-ramen-in-survey-of-foreign-tourists-favorite-thing-to-eat-in-japan-but-why/ Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why? #JapanTourism #tourism Foodies today might be the dishes in a very different light than they did a generation ago as sushi now sits in the number-three rank. The ramen restaurant industry is booming in Japan these days, with analysts estimating the size of the market to soon hit 7.9 billion yen (roughly US$52.65 million). That represents a

https://www.alojapan.com/1418404/japan-is-officially-the-most-desirable-travel-destination-in-the-world-here-are-three-underrated-cities-to-visit/ Japan is Officially the Most Desirable Travel Destination in the World – Here are Three Underrated Cities to Visit #Categories:Travel #JapanTourism #News:Transport&Travel #tourism #travel It will be no surprise to anyone to hear that Japan’s tourism industry has been absolutely booming for the last few years, largely because of its bustling city life, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. Now, there are numbers to back up its reputation

https://www.alojapan.com/1418141/japans-tourism-industry-faces-frontline-labor-shortage-2/ Japan’s Tourism Industry Faces Frontline Labor Shortage #JapanTourism #labor #tourism Japan Data Economy Work Guide to Japan Nov 25, 2025 A survey of Japan’s tourism industry identified a labor shortage as the industry’s biggest challenge. Low Wages an Obstacle In a survey of people working in Japan’s tourism industry, 48.6% cited the “shortage in frontline workers” as a challenge, confirming that this is the tourist

https://www.alojapan.com/1417952/worlds-most-favorite-destination-witnesses-record-number-of-russian-tourists-this-year/ World’s ‘most favorite destination’ witnesses record number of Russian tourists this year #JapanTourism #tourism #world By Hoang Vu   &nbspNovember 23, 2025 | 11:38 pm PT Foreign tourists wearing Japanese traditional kimono pose for a photograph near Sensoji temple at Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan, March 10, 2025. Photo by Reuters Japan, voted “world’s most favorite destination” this year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler

https://www.alojapan.com/1416840/weak-yen-and-korean-lccs-reshape-japans-regional-tourism-economy/ Weak Yen and Korean LCCs Reshape Japan’s Regional Tourism Economy #GlobalInfluencer #GlobalNewsPortal #GlobalPublicity #JapanTourism #KoreanBusiness #KoreanPolicy #NewsViral #PRPortal #PressReleaseDistributor #SocialInfluencer #SocialViral #tourism At a Quiet Japanese Airport, a Single Korean Flight Changes Everything (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean low-cost carriers are quietly reshaping Japan’s regio

https://www.alojapan.com/1415899/foreign-office-issues-travel-warning-for-japan-after-record-number-of-deaths/ Foreign Office issues travel warning for Japan after record number of deaths #dailymail #JapanTourism #tourism #travel By ALESIA FIDDLER – TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 08:52 EST, 17 November 2025 | Updated: 08:52 EST, 17 November 2025 The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Japan after a record number of wildlife-related deaths were recorded. Attracting millions of tourists each year with its breath-taking cities and landscapes, th

https://www.alojapan.com/1415753/japan-labeled-new-sex-tourism-destination-considers-fines-for-men-who-buy-sex/ Japan, labeled ‘new sex tourism destination,’ considers fines for men who buy sex #Japan #JapanTourism #labeled #tourism By Hoang Vu   &nbspNovember 19, 2025 | 11:26 pm PT Kimono-clad tourists walk along Nakamise Street at Asakusa district, a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 13, 2020. Photo by Reuters Japan’s government is considering penalties for men who purchase sex after international media recently labeled the c