Generation Z is Gearing Up for Alcohol-free Travel Julie Howard2024-09-0401.9K views With the popularity of alcohol-free lifestyles, alcohol-free vacations are on the rise among Generation Z. Research has found that 83% of young travellers prefer to stay sober while travelling. The… Read more
Japan Tourism White Paper Released, Government would Handle Overtourism Properly Amélie Poulain2024-08-2903.1K views The 2024 Japan Tourism White Paper mentioned that the number of foreign tourists coming to Japan in 2023 has reached 80% of that in 2019, and the number of foreign tourists in October last year exceeded the monthly number of tourists in 2019, which shows the popularity of Japan’s tourism industry. However, overtourism has also occurred in popular tourist spots, which needs to be properly handled according to local conditions. Read more
Vietnam had Nearly 10 Million International Tourists in the First Seven Months, with Asia Accounting for the Majority Ferre Keira2024-08-1801.3K views In the first seven months, the cumulative number of international tourists was nearly 10 million, an increase of 51% compared with the same period last year and 1.9% compared with… Read more
Making Flights More Comfortable, The World’s Cleanest Airline 2024 Released Amélie Poulain2024-08-1202.9K views Choosing an airline when traveling internationally is very important. Excellent airlines usually have higher flight safety, fewer delays, cleaner interior space, and better service quality. Skytrax recently announced the ranking of the cleanest airlines in the world in 2024. The top three are Cathay Pacific Airways, ANA All Nippon Airways, and EVA Air. Read more
Surge in Visitors from Taiwan and U.S. Drives Record Tourism Numbers in Japan Ferre Keira2024-07-2903.2K views In June, Japan saw a record number of foreign tourists, primarily driven by visitors from Taiwan and the United States, both set new single-month records. TOKYO, JAPAN (Merxwire) – The… Read more
“Dogo Onsen” the Background of Spirited Away’s Story, Reopened After Renovations Ferre Keira2024-07-1103.1K views “Dogo Onsen,” the prototype of the hot spring house in “Spirited Away,” reopened on July 11 after five and a half years of extensive renovations. The unique hot spring culture… Read more
Japan’s Overseas Travel Expenses Increased by 67.4%, and the Number of People Traveling Abroad Decreased by One-Third Ferre Keira2024-07-0401.3K views The depreciation of the Japanese currency has caused Japanese people to increase overseas travel package fees by 67.4% and surge in overseas consumption. As a result, in May, the peak… Read more
Travel to Japan with “Staycation” Style to Save the City from Ecological Crisis Amélie Poulain2024-06-1501.7K views With international tourism recovering after COVID-19, Japan has been a popular tourist destination worldwide. Coupled with the depreciation of the Japanese yen, the cost of sightseeing has dropped significantly, attracting many tourists. Although the number of tourists hitting record highs has led to economic recovery, it has also caused overtourism. Read more
Inbound Tourist Spending at Japanese Department Stores Hits Record High, Reaching 59.9 Billion Yen Ferre Keira2024-05-2501.9K views Japan’s cherry blossom season and the yen depreciation have driven an influx of international tourists. These tourists have contributed to the continued growth of department store sales, causing the number… Read more
Kansai’s Most Popular Art Museum Reopens on April 12 Ferre Keira2024-03-2903K views The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan pointed out that Osaka was selected to rank first in the occupancy rate of B&Bs and backpackers in 2023, making… Read more