AIRBNB TO ATTRACT MORE FOREIGN TOURISTS TO JAPAN'S COUNTRYSIDE

Ashley Nault -
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. ...

JAPAN WILL ACCEPT 5,000 FOREIGN VISITORS PER DAY

Ashley Nault -
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. ...

FAKE MONKS ARE RIPPING OFF TOURISTS IN TOKYO

Anna Luebke -
Japan is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, but it's important to remain cautious about potential crime. ...

JAPAN FACES A LACK OF STAFF IN ITS TOURISM INDUSTRY

Kevin Eagan -
Japan is currently experiencing a labor shortage in the tourism industry. This is because many companies in this sector had to reduce their workforce during the pandemic. As the economy improves, the ...

JAPANESE SPACE TOURISTS VISIT ISS

Justin N. Froyd -
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, 46, who made his fortune in online fashion, and his assistant Yozo Hirano took off from the Russian cosmodrome in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, last week. The flight in th ...