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Jetstar's 72-Hour Japan-Only Sale Is Slinging Free Fares Home From Tokyo and Osaka
concreteplayground.com - Feb 28
It's the first time in four years that the airline has launched a Japan edition of its 'return for free' sale
Foreign cruise ships' arrivals in Japan to near pre-COVID level
Kyodo - Feb 27
Arrivals of foreign-operated cruise ships to Japan are set to near the level seen before the coronavirus pandemic when their dockings to the country resume in March after a three-year hiatus, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday.
Escaping to Japan's Secret Paradise *Okinawa*
PewDiePie - Feb 27
Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park): Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Japan inn in hot water for bathwater bacteria 3,700 times the limit
Japan Today - Feb 25
A century-old ryokan traditional inn in southwestern Japan has only been changing its hot spring bathwater twice yearly, leading to legionella bacteria levels as much as 3,700 times over standard limits, local officials said Friday.
From Kyoto to Nara in Luxury: Riding the Kintetsu Express "Aoniyoshi"
Experience JAPAN - Feb 25
Join me on a journey through Japan's beautiful countryside on the luxurious Kintetsu Express "Aoniyoshi". This ultra-luxurious train takes you from Kyoto to Nara in style, offering stunning views and top-notch amenities.
300 plane passengers end up landing right where they started after seven-hour nightmare journey
dailymail.co.uk - Feb 24
Around 300 plane passengers ended up landing right back where they started after a nightmare seven-hour journey in Japan.
Japanese airlines stop requiring masks on board from March 13
Nikkei - Feb 22
Japanese airlines will no longer require passengers to wear face masks on flights, starting March 13.
In the Footsteps of Samurai Warlords | 3-Day Trip in Gifu Prefecture
japan-guide.com - Feb 22
In this video, we embark on a three-day trip to Gifu Prefecture - following in the footsteps of samurai warlords while delving into some of the most compelling events of Japan's Warring States Period.
Tokyo May See Japan’s Earliest Sakura Blooms of the Year
The Japan News - Feb 21
Weather companies have started releasing their bloom forecasts for the “cherry blossom front,” which is expected to begin next month.
Tokyo ranked the world’s second safest city for solo travellers
Time Out - Feb 20
Japan’s capital is rated for its low crime rate and high standards of healthcare in this survey by the UK’s Post Office
Southern Japan aims to lure foreign cyclists through bike race
Nikkei - Feb 20
Organizers of the Tour de Kyushu 2023 are preparing to showcase Japan's southernmost main island as an attractive destination for global cycle tourism through the international multistage bicycle road race this autumn.
'Super Yakumo' train back on track in Japan
NHK - Feb 18
A special purple and white train has made a comeback in western Japan to mark the 50th anniversary of the start of services using Yakumo rolling stock.
Japan's bunny island under threat from predarors
insider.com - Feb 17
Japan's famous 'rabbit island' is home to 900 wild bunnies - but tourists are bringing so much food to the island that the animals now face a life-threatening crisis.
Japan airports struggle with staff shortages amid inbound travel recovery
Japan Times - Feb 15
Inbound tourism to Japan has begun to recover since the easing of COVID-19 border controls but a shortage of staff has become an increasing problem for the airline industry, as many who left their jobs during the pandemic have not returned.
Visitors to Ueno Zoo farewell giant panda Xiang Xiang before departure for China
NHK - Feb 14
Visitors to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo are bidding farewell to Xiang Xiang the giant panda before she leaves for China in a week's time.
Heavy snow in suburban Tokyo, other areas disrupt transport
NHK - Feb 11
Japanese weather officials have issued heavy snow warnings for suburban Tokyo and other prefectures. They are warning of more possible disruptions to road traffic and public transport.
