1,300 apply for Japan entry since tours reopen as COVID fears ease
Kyodok -- Jun 18
More than 1,300 people have applied to travel to Japan on guided tours since the country restarted visa procedures to accept some leisure visitors from abroad a week ago as worries about the COVID-19 pandemic wane, a government agency said Friday.
Koichi Wada, who heads the Japan Tourism Agency, said at a press conference that over 300 applications have been received for June, with around 1,000 from July onward. ...continue reading
ANA to resume flights from Beijing to Narita after suspension
Japan Times - Jul 01
All Nippon Airways Co. said Thursday that it will resume direct flights from Beijing to Narita Airport near Tokyo on July 11, after being suspended for more than two years against a backdrop of the coronavirus spread.
Suite room in Japanese overnight ferry | Kyoto to Hokkaido
Shiba Travel - Jun 30
We are going to Hokkaido by ferry today and stay in the ferry suite. The ferry departs from Maizura.
Japan's most popular beach near Tokyo
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Kanagawaw, Aushi Beach, June 2022. Temp: 33 C
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CTV - Jun 28
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Nikkei - Jun 28
The operator of the Tokyo Disney Resort (TDR) will continue to restrict entry to its parks, even though COVID numbers have come under control in Japan, to reduce wait times and improve customer experience.
Japan sees shortest rainy season this year
indiablooms.com - Jun 27
The rainy season has come to an abrupt end in parts of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday, with record high temperatures expected in the coming weeks.
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South China Morning Post - Jun 27
Japan’s reopening of its borders to international tourists is attracting investors from Hong Kong looking to seize real estate opportunities with the yen at a near 25-year low.
24 Hours With a Japanese Hermit in a Hidden Village
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Spending 24 hours with a Japanese Hermit in a bear-infested village that can't be reached. What could go wrong?
Beautiful Voyage | Ultimate 7-Day Ferry Travel in Japan Ep2
Solo Travel Japan - Jun 27
Traveling around Japan by taking 4 different overnight ferries. This is episode 2. Today's ship is Kitakyushu II, operated by Meimon Taiyo Ferry, from Shinmoji (Fukuoka) to Osaka.
Japan records hottest June day amid energy squeeze
bdnews24.com - Jun 25
The heat-wave, which the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) expects to persist throughout the summer, came as the government called on households and businesses to save electricity to avoid possible power crunch until September.
What is the Fune norikomi or Ceremonial Boat Ride?
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We take a quick look at the centuries old ceremony known as fune norikomi, which will be repeated the 29 of June in Osaka.
