tourism

TRAVEL

Can Japan Grow Tourism As Its Population Ages?

With 40% of its municipalities in danger of disappearing, some experts say Japan needs to focus, not just on increasing tourism, but…

TRAVEL

Japan Travel: Eight Outdated Myths That Are Rapidly Changing

Traveling to Japan? Chances are you've heard one of these eight "facts" about the country that are mostly wrong.

TRAVEL

This Japanese Village Gets 1000x More Tourists Than Residents – And Loves It

Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture is a village of 1,400 people that sees over one million tourists yearly. And they want more.

NEWS

Japan Really, Really Wants Tourists to Stay Outside of the Big Cities

Japan is welcoming a lot of tourists. Unfortunately, their money isn't benefiting the entire country.

TRAVEL

Nagano’s Ski Slopes Can’t Accommodate The Tourist Demand

Heading to Japan for skiing this winter? Good luck - ski lodges in Nagano Prefecture are dwindling rapidly.

TRAVEL

ONE PIECE Nets Earthquake-Struck Region Japan’s Largest Tourist Increase

After Kumamoto's devastating earthquake in 2016, ONE PIECE mangaka Oda Eichiro set sail on a quest to revitalize his hometown.

TRAVEL

More Tokyo Trains Are Supporting Credit Card Touch Payments

Is this another stake in the heart of Japan's beloved IC cards? Several Tokyo train companies announce credit card tap payment support.

FOOD

First Saizeriya in Japan Will Be Scrapped, Thanks to Developers

Saizeriya, Japan's famous Italian-esque restaurant chain, is losing its first-ever store in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.