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Japan: What changes in the rules for tourists despite over-tourism?

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The over-concentration of tourists in popular destinations has negatively affected the surrounding communities in Japan. Over-tourism not only undermines the quality of life of local residents, but also reduces overall tourist satisfaction. So, in the World Economic Forum conference, the government took measures to limit foreign tourists and boost regional projects. According to a survey examining congestion […]

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REPORT: The most budget-friendly cities in Japan

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Japan has broken its tourism record, welcoming over 36 million tourists in 2024. With targets to welcome 60 million visitors by 2030, the 950% rise in searches for “best things to do in Japan” in the last five years, shows the increased popularity of the bucket list destination. However, based on JR Pass analysis, many are choosing low-budget destinations. Nara is the […]

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Japan’s Onsen hot springs are the number one must-have destination for 2025

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As Japan ranks as the number one must-visit travel destination for 2025, finding the perfect hot springs is a must. Onsen are the naturally occurring hot springs known for their healing properties which are traditionally used for bathing to cleanse the body and spirit. For the perfect relaxation getaway, JR Pass experts analyzed onsen reviews, […]

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“Destination: Japan” at Athens International Airport!

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-Cultural events Cultural DestiNAtions continue On November 15th, on the occasion of the Japan-Greece Tourism Year, passengers and visitors were taken to Japan, as part of the Cultural DestiNAtions programme, a cooperation between Athens International Airport and “FELLOI”. An explosive and perfectly coordinated kinesthetic entrance with traditional Taiko percussion, flute sounds, an impressive choreography with […]

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British are optimistic about Japan | Demand is on the rise

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Demand for Japan from the British market appears to be increasing, as evidenced by arrivals, which recorded a jump to 320,000 for the nine months of this year, compared to the same period last year. Airi Motokura, executive director at the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) London office, said: “Japan is showing an upward trend. […]

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Intention for Long-Haul travel to Europe recovering from 2021 low point

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Long-haul travel was a key driver of growth for the European tourism sector in the years before the COVID-19 pandemic but has been severely impacted since then. 2021 saw the start of a recovery, especially from the US market. In 2022, the global vaccine roll-outs will help Europe regain some of its prior prominence in […]

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IATA: Passenger Demand Plunges in March as Travel Restrictions Take Hold

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared to the year-ago period. This was the largest decline in recent history, reflecting the impact of government actions to slow the spread of COVID-19. In seasonally adjusted […]

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Spring Festival: Chinese travel abroad but somewhere else

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6 million Chinese are expected to travel abroad during the Spring Festival holidays, as reported by the online travel agency Ctrip. Thailand, Japan and the United States have emerged among the most popular destinations. On the other hand, European countries and the Middle East are not on top of the Chinese travel priority list. “China’s […]

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Chinese tourists advised to belch with modesty in Japan

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Let’s just say this that the Chinese will always be in news for some inadequate behaviour or the other. This time The Japan Tourism organisation has issued a public notice on how Tourists particularly the Chinese must behave while visiting Japan. The lack of ‘common sense’ in the Chinese travellers has provoked the Hokkaido Tourism […]

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