RECORD 3.2 MILLION FOREIGNERS LIVE IN JAPAN

Chris Grad -
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 ...

JAPANESE TOURISM SETS NEW RECORD

Andrew J. Wein -
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 ...

THE FIRST CASINO WILL BE OPENED IN JAPAN TO ATTRACT TOURISTS

Andrew J. Wein -
In the western Japanese city of Osaka, a 1.8 trillion yen (about 13.5 billion euros) investment was approved. ...

GLOBAL WARMING SHORTENS CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON AND AFFECTS TOURISM IN JAPAN

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
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. ...

JAPAN’S TOURISM REPORTED 2.69 M VISITORS IN JANUARY

Alec Hills -
Japan's tourism sector has begun the new year on a positive note. In January, the country welcomed over 2 million visitors, which marked the eighth consecutive month of such numbers. ...