Hoshino Resorts begins selling tours to learn about sake and shochu brewing, following registration of “traditional sake brewing” as an intangible cultural heritage

In response to Japan's ``traditional sake brewing'' being registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Hoshino Resorts has begun selling accommodation plans where you can learn about sake and shochu…

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Hyatt’s luxury hotel opens in the center of Nara City, the third “Unbound Collection by Hyatt” brand hotel in Japan

Hyatt announced that it will open ``Hotel NEI Nara'' in Nara City as part of its luxury hotel brand ``Unbound Collection by Hyatt.'' The location is in the center of…

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Is it true that the weak yen is accelerating the expansion of foreign hotels? Analyzing the correlation and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on inbound tourism[Column]

As the yen continues to weaken, new foreign hotels are opening in Japan. Does the weak yen have anything to do with this? A column that examines the impact of…

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Travel trends during the year-end and New Year holidays: Domestic travelers are at the same level as last year, international travelers are up 13%, and destinations are becoming more polarized between far and near – JTB estimates

According to JTB's travel trend forecast for the year-end and New Year holidays (December 23rd to January 3rd), the number of domestic travelers is 28 million, about the same as…

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Taxi app “GO” starts carpooling service in Tokyo, about half the price of a taxi, available for drivers with Class 2 licenses

The taxi app ``GO'' has started a carpooling service ``GO SHUTTLE'' in the bay area such as Toyosu and Kachidoki. The fare is set at about 50 to 60 percent…

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Japan’s “traditional sake brewing” decided to be registered as UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage; Prime Minister calls for “support that will lead to regional revitalization and overseas expansion”

On December 5, 2025 (Japan time), UNESCO decided to register Japan's "traditional sake brewing" such as sake, shochu, and awamori as UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. Expectations are rising for regional…

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A Hilton-style luxury hotel will open in Miyajimaguchi, Hiroshima in 2028 with 60 rooms and a view of the World Heritage Site “Itsukushima Shrine Otorii”

Hilton will open the Luxury Collection brand "LXR Hotels & Resorts" in Miyajimaguchi, Hiroshima in 2028. This was made possible when the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certified…

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Navitime covers subway data for 200 cities around the world, supporting overseas travel and business trips

NAVITIME Japan's world route map/transfer guide "NAVITIME Transit" supports all subway information around the world and has a coverage rate of 100%. Transfers, timetable searches, station and route display on…

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Nankai Railway makes “Tsutenkaku” a subsidiary, promoting “Greater Namba” concept including Shinsekai area

Nankai Electric Railway acquired 70.8% of the outstanding shares of Tsutenkaku Kanko and made it a subsidiary. We will promote area management strategies including the "Greater Namba" concept. Source link

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Niigata-based regional airline Toki Air’s third aircraft will soon arrive in Japan, arriving at Naha Airport on December 7th.

Toki Air, a regional airline based in Niigata, will introduce its third aircraft, the ATR42-600. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Naha Airport on December 7, 2024. As soon…

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