Japanese hot springs’ potential to attract tourists
Japan is renowned for its rich nature and culture, and hot springs in particular are an attractive…
Japan takes an impressive third place in the world tourism development ranking.
Japan has been awarded third place in the 2024 World Tourism Development Ranking. The ranking indicates the…
New perspectives on the behaviour of foreign tourists in Kyoto’s tourist attractions.
Japan's tourism industry offers a new perspective on the behaviour of foreign tourists, particularly those visiting Kyoto.…
Japan’s tourist destinations develop new attractions
Japan's tourism industry is making attractive moves to attract visitors from home and abroad with new initiatives.…
Japan’s tourist attractions offer new attractions to the world – Ise’s Okage Yokocho is popular with domestic travellers
In a new initiative, the Japanese tourism industry is offering experiences that combine traditional and modern Japanese…
Digitalization of local inns accelerates, non-face-to-face services become popular during the coronavirus pandemic
Overview In recent years, digitalization efforts in regional ryokan have accelerated. As the need for non-personal services…
Aiming to revitalize and upgrade tourist destinations through tourism DX. Japan Tourism Agency releases roadmap
In March 2023, the Japan Tourism Agency announced "Towards the revitalization and advancement of tourist destinations by…
France’s Accor arrives in Hokkaido for the first time, opening luxury hotel “M Gallery” in Sapporo
France's Accor Hotels & Resorts has opened its first luxury hotel brand in Hokkaido, "M Gallery" in…
Setouchi Shimanami Kaido to continue inns on remote islands Utilizing uninhabited lodgings and travelers
The Setouchi Shimanami Kaido is a 70-kilometre bicycle path that connects Hiroshima and Ehime prefectures, and is…
Travel destinations are certified by United Nations agencies…4 regions from Japan selected for “Best Tourism Village 2023”
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recognizes villages that are pioneering in the development and preservation…