Niseko plans to use accommodation tax revenue to strengthen transportation services and increase the number of tourism-related officials. Read more
The full-year number in 2024 represents a 47.1% year-to-year increase and was up 15.6% compared with 2019. Read more
The collected money under the new plan would be used to improve infrastructure in the city, such as increasing public transportation. Read more
The tour program began in around 2000, and over 100 schools have taken part so far. Read more
Know-how gained from the project will be compiled into guidelines by the Japan Tourism Agency as a reference for other operators. Read more
The city of Toyama was praised by the Times as a place where tourists could “enjoy cultural wonders and culinary delights while skipping the crowds.” Read more
The facilities, which started out mainly as rest places for drivers, have taken on wide-ranging roles, from tourism and agriculture to disaster prevention. Read more
November saw 3.19 million foreign visitors for business and leisure, according to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization. Read more
How the country — a top global destination for medical and plastic surgery tourism — gets through the period of uncertainty will impact foreign visitor numbers. Read more
Whether you’re a long-term resident of Japan or flying in for a holiday, the message is clear: Futaba welcomes you. Read more
