AIRBNB TO ATTRACT MORE FOREIGN TOURISTS TO JAPAN'S COUNTRYSIDE
Airbnb Japan wants to attract more foreign tourists by offering an old, traditional Japanese house, "kominka". It is usually located in the middle of nowhere. ...
JAPANESE TOURISM SETS NEW RECORD
In December 2023, Japanese tourism authorities announced a record number of 2.73 million travelers. This figure marks a year of rapid tourism recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The number is ab ...
JAPAN WILL ACCEPT 5,000 FOREIGN VISITORS PER DAY
Japanese entry restrictions are progressively becoming less strict. While the current limit is around 3,500 new entries per day, it will soon be increased to 5,000 foreign visitors. ...
GLOBAL WARMING SHORTENS CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON AND AFFECTS TOURISM IN JAPAN
The Empire of the Rising Sun has surpassed its pre-COVID-19 tourism figures. In February 2024, the country welcomed 2.79 million travelers, higher than the inbound tourist numbers of 2019. ...
RECORD 3.2 MILLION FOREIGNERS LIVE IN JAPAN
Japan is a society that is primarily known for its homogeneity. Most foreigners residing in the country are from East Asia, and the requirements for permanent residency in Japan are challenging. Howev ...
