Feb 05 (Nikkei) - Hotel prices in Japan have soared as government subsidies boosting travel kick in and foreign tourists return, with room rates nearly 20% higher in December compared to the same month before the pandemic delivered a serious blow to the sector.
Not only are more tourists coming in, but a labor crunch has forced some hotels to limit the number of rooms on offer, which in turn has cut supply and driven prices up. ...continue reading
Japan's first luxury cruise ship, where all rooms are suites, has departed Yokohama Port for its maiden voyage.
A vehicle carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a leading escort car. No injuries were reported.
The 'Bandit' roller coaster at Yomiuriland in western Tokyo, came to a grinding halt Saturday, leaving 25 passengers stranded.
JR Central and JR West plan to reduce the number of non-reserved seats on the Nozomi Shinkansen, operating on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines, starting next spring, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Gold smuggling into Japan has reached unprecedented levels, with smugglers employing increasingly ingenious methods to evade detection. Customs officials have uncovered gold hidden in wigs, the tips of golf clubs, and even within luggage cart components.
Japanese macaques at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate, Hokkaido, began their annual enjoyment of open-air baths on December 1st.
Sake, Japan's oldest alcoholic drink, dates back over a millennium. By the 17th century, it became widely popular and evolved into the sake known today. Follow along on this two-day trip exploring the sake regions of Itami and Nada in Hyogo Prefecture to learn about its production and export. (japan-guide.com)
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is connecting Nagano and Toyama over Japan's Northern Alps with 8 diffenrent transportation such as cable car adn electric bus. (Tokyo Kenchan)
Gold smuggling into Japan has reached unprecedented levels, with smugglers employing increasingly ingenious methods to evade detection. Customs officials have uncovered gold hidden in wigs, the tips of golf clubs, and even within luggage cart components.
Saga Prefecture has appointed Godzilla, the iconic monster from the special effects film series, as its tourism ambassador in celebration of the character's 70th anniversary this November.
A new hot spring facility, touted as the largest in Kanto, opened this autumn in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Featuring saunas, gourmet collaborations, and private relaxation spaces, the complex has already garnered attention from enthusiasts.
A group of friends spends the day wandering around Yokohama's Chinatown, marveling at its beauty and atmosphere. (Smiley Time スマイリータイム)
Mt.Fuji looks amazing where you see it from. If you have option of driving, you have a lot more choices of locations you can access. I went 1 night trip to Mt.Fuji an drove around 360 degree of the moutian. (Tokyo Kenchan)
