The castle stay offers sustainable tourism by channeling proceeds back to the community, supporting cultural preservation as well as economic revitalization.
Cities are devising strategies to overcome the language barrier, a major impediment to raising awareness of varying smoking regulations across Japan.
Explore the rich biodiversity and ongoing decarbonization efforts of Yakushima Island in a stunning photo essay by Sankei photographer Hideyuki Matsui.
The return of tourists to Japan and Asia is prompting local decisions for protecting the fragile environment of native plants and wildlife from overtourism.
With Japan finally opening its borders to most countries, what will Japanese tourism look like in 2023? Here are some predictions from a young generation travel...
The numbers tell the story. Japan National Tourism Organization reports 499,000 foreign visitors in October, an increase of 2.4 times over September.
It takes time and much effort to pull the heavy floats the length of the parade route, mesmerizing the crowd with this direct link to Kyoto’s...
Attracting foreign visitors, in addition to expanding domestic travel, will speed up the revitalization of all regions in Japan.
COVID-19 infections are down and life is beginning to normalize. Hoshino Resort offers new packages to help you step out of isolation and experience true Kyoto...
There are huge potential economic benefits for businesses that make their facilities accessible to those with impairments, says Josh Grisdale.
The Kansai region’s economic axis has been the electrical and electronic component industries. That will change now with the planned integrated resort.
~‘Normally this is a time for celebration and abundant business…but we need to do something to protect the medical system.’~ Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide...