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In the Footsteps of Samurai Warlords | 3-Day Trip in Gifu Prefecture
japan-guide.com - Feb 22
In this video, we embark on a three-day trip to Gifu Prefecture - following in the footsteps of samurai warlords while delving into some of the most compelling events of Japan's Warring States Period.
Tokyo May See Japan’s Earliest Sakura Blooms of the Year
The Japan News - Feb 21
Weather companies have started releasing their bloom forecasts for the “cherry blossom front,” which is expected to begin next month.
Tokyo ranked the world’s second safest city for solo travellers
Time Out - Feb 20
Japan’s capital is rated for its low crime rate and high standards of healthcare in this survey by the UK’s Post Office
Southern Japan aims to lure foreign cyclists through bike race
Nikkei - Feb 20
Organizers of the Tour de Kyushu 2023 are preparing to showcase Japan's southernmost main island as an attractive destination for global cycle tourism through the international multistage bicycle road race this autumn.
'Super Yakumo' train back on track in Japan
NHK - Feb 18
A special purple and white train has made a comeback in western Japan to mark the 50th anniversary of the start of services using Yakumo rolling stock.
Japan's bunny island under threat from predarors
insider.com - Feb 17
Japan's famous 'rabbit island' is home to 900 wild bunnies - but tourists are bringing so much food to the island that the animals now face a life-threatening crisis.
Japan airports struggle with staff shortages amid inbound travel recovery
Japan Times - Feb 15
Inbound tourism to Japan has begun to recover since the easing of COVID-19 border controls but a shortage of staff has become an increasing problem for the airline industry, as many who left their jobs during the pandemic have not returned.
Visitors to Ueno Zoo farewell giant panda Xiang Xiang before departure for China
NHK - Feb 14
Visitors to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo are bidding farewell to Xiang Xiang the giant panda before she leaves for China in a week's time.
Heavy snow in suburban Tokyo, other areas disrupt transport
NHK - Feb 11
Japanese weather officials have issued heavy snow warnings for suburban Tokyo and other prefectures. They are warning of more possible disruptions to road traffic and public transport.
Kyoto - Nara on Japan’s Unique Excursion Train | Aoniyoshi Express
Solo Solo Travel - Feb 11
Today we are going to be riding the excursion train, the Aoniyoshi Tourist Train on both seat configurations from Kyoto to Nara.
Japan aiming for record number of foreign visitors in 2025
Japan Today - Feb 10
Japan aims to receive a record number of foreign visitors in 2025, a draft of the government's revised plan showed Thursday, with inbound tourism seeing a steady recovery since the country significantly eased border measures last October.
Ski resort in central Japan on alert after wild boar attacks snowboarders
NHK - Feb 09
A ski resort in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan, is urging visitors to take precautions after two snowboarders were attacked by a wild boar. No one was injured.
Sleeper Seat on Japan's Newest Overnight Train
Travel Alone Idea - Feb 09
The West Express Ginga is Japan's newest sleeper train. The word Ginga means galaxy in Japanese. Today, I stayed in a semi-private room called First Seat.
Japanese airline association to make onboard mask-wearing optional
Japan Times - Feb 07
A group of airlines in Japan, including Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, plans to make passenger mask-wearing a “personal choice” in May in line with the government’s planned downgrading of COVID-19, which involves a revision of mask guidelines.
Sapporo Snow Festival begins; open to public for first time since 2020
Japan Today - Feb 05
The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival began in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Saturday. The festival, featuring more than 160 ice and snow sculptures, is open to the public for the first time since 2020. It was held online only in 2021 and 2022 due to the coronavirus.
Japan hotel room prices soar on inbound travel recovery
Nikkei - Feb 05
Hotel prices in Japan have soared as government subsidies boosting travel kick in and foreign tourists return, with room rates nearly 20% higher in December compared to the same month before the pandemic delivered a serious blow to the sector.
