Japanese Anime IPs Gain Global Popularity, Emerging as a New Engine for Tourism Growth Ferre Keira2025-08-1504.6K views Japan holds four of the top ten anime character IPs by cumulative revenue worldwide. Their global appeal attracts large numbers of international tourists to anime-related locations, boosting local economies and… Read more
Plans Underway to Turn Expo 2025 Osaka Site into Legacy Museum Ferre Keira2025-08-0703.3K views To preserve the legacy of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, plans are being considered to convert part of the Yumeshima site into a museum, with business leaders supporting construction costs.… Read more
Inbound Tourism to Japan Hits New Milestones Amid Weakened Yen and Expanded Flights Ferre Keira2025-07-1702.5K views The depreciation of the yen and the expansion of flights led to more than 3.37 million foreign tourists in Japan in June, which not only set a record for the… Read more
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen Lines Launch Trial of No-Reservation Oversized Luggage Storage Ferre Keira2025-06-1202.5K views From July 1, the use of oversized luggage storage without reservation will be trialed on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. TOKYO, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – In response to the continued… Read more
Japan Hits Record 3.9 Million Foreign Visitors in April 2025 Ferre Keira2025-06-0503K views Japan welcomed a record 3.9089 million foreign visitors in April 2025, boosted by EXPO 2025, cherry blossom tourism, and a weak yen. Tourist numbers rose 28.5% year-on-year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.… Read more
Louvre Launches Overhaul to Enhance Visitor Experience and Preserve Cultural Legacy Ferre Keira2025-04-1703K views The Louvre Museum in France will launch a large-scale renovation project lasting 10 to 15 years starting in 2026. The project will include setting up a dedicated exhibition room for… Read more
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom! Japan Welcomes a Surge of Visitors in 2025 Julie Howard2025-04-0302.8K views The 2025 cherry blossom season officially begins in Japan. According to the latest forecast, the cherry blossoms in Tokyo bloomed on March 24 and are expected to reach full bloom… Read more
World’s Top 5 Tulip Festivals You Can’t-Miss This Don’t Julie Howard2025-03-3003.2K views Tulips, renowned for their elegant appearance and vibrant colours, symbolize love and hope. They are beloved worldwide and are celebrated as the heralds of spring. Los Angeles, CA (Merxwire) –… Read more
5 Tips to Help You Spend All Your Change When Travelling in Japan Julie Howard2025-03-1001.4K views When travelling in Japan, cash transactions are still daily, often allowing travellers to accumulate large amounts of change. Nowadays, many tourist attractions, shops, and airports have introduced various small consumption… Read more
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Set Record with Over 2 Million Visitors in 2024 Ferre Keira2025-02-2703K views As of February 15, the number of visitors to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in 2024 has exceeded 2 million. HIROSHIMA, JAPAN (MERXWIRE) – After the Japanese “Nihon Hidankyo” was… Read more