“Yanagawa feudal lord Tachibana Tei Ohana” in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture has reopened after renovation, offering the charm of a Japanese-style restaurant and inn where you can stay in a nationally designated cultural property.

The Yanagawa feudal lord Tachibana Residence Ohana, a nationally designated cultural property in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will reopen after renovations on January 11, 2025. There are 8 types of…

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A new hotel with 605 rooms near Sapporo Station in Hokkaido, mail order Belluna subsidiary will open in March 2025

Granbell Hotel Group's premium type ``Sapporo Hotel by Granbell'' will open in Sapporo, Hokkaido on March 1, 2025. The hotel has 605 guest rooms, including 4 corner suites and 6…

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Shobara DMO in Hiroshima Prefecture plans a bus tour to participate in a sports snowball fight in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Western Japan

Hiroshima Prefecture's Shobara DMO has planned a one-night, two-day bus tour to participate in the ``28th Hiroshima Prefecture Snowball Tournament in Takano,'' which will be held in the Takano area…

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In the Okhotsk region of Hokkaido, a video promoting the attractiveness of buses is released in an effort to secure bus drivers, with 5 local bus companies participating.

In order to secure human resources for bus operators operating in the Hokkaido/Okhotsk area, we have released a video titled ``Let's become a bus driver in Okhotsk!'' that conveys the…

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We asked a young social entrepreneur about the issue of tourist etiquette, the “tourist ship” that changes the behavior of travelers, the background of its activities and birth, and the future it aims for.

"Tourist Ship" was created by Chieko Tanaka, a young social entrepreneur, who became aware of the problem of overtourism while attending Kyoto University. Amidst the growing demand for travel, which…

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Taxi dispatch app newmo introduces Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance, and builds a dedicated accident response system in partnership with Tokio Marine & Nichido

newmo, a company that provides a taxi dispatch app, has introduced ``Automobile Insurance for Mobile Service Operators'', a Japanese version of ride-sharing insurance that is paid in hourly increments. In…

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Hotel Okura opens two hotels in Thailand, signing management contract with local Thai company in Chiang Mai and Bangkok in 2028

Hotel Okura will open ``Okura Resort Chiang Mai'' and ``Okura Prestige Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel & Spa'' in 2028. Concluded an operation management contract with a local company in Thailand. Source…

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The Indian travel market is attracting worldwide attention, the number of overseas travelers is predicted to reach 39 million by 2028, and travel styles are changing as people become more luxury-oriented[Gaiden]

US tourism industry news ``Skift'' reports on thoughts about the Indian market in 2025. Indian travelers prefer more immersive and exclusive travel experiences. Domestic infrastructure development is progressing, and it…

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Mitsui Fudosan launches luggage transportation service between Tokyo/Kyoto and Osaka at hotels, same-day delivery on Shinkansen for 10,780 yen per piece

Mitsui Fudosan, JR Tokai, and Sagawa Express have launched InterCity Hotel Baggage Link, a baggage transportation service that delivers luggage for hotel guests between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka on the…

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Izumo Tourism Association sells a limited number of sightseeing tour taxis guided by JAL flight attendants, offering special experiences at potteries, sake breweries, and Japanese sweets shops

The Izumo Tourism Association will be selling a new course for a limited time from January on the Izumo sightseeing taxi ``Usagi-go'' guided by JAL flight attendants. Visit the long-established…

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