The number of visitors to Japan in 2025 will exceed 40 million, and Japanese people under the age of 29 living in metropolitan areas are most likely to travel abroad – JTB releases travel trend forecast

JTB announces travel trend forecast for 2025 (January to December). It is estimated that 305 million people will travel domestically, with travel expenses per person reaching 47,800 yen, an increase…

Continue ReadingThe number of visitors to Japan in 2025 will exceed 40 million, and Japanese people under the age of 29 living in metropolitan areas are most likely to travel abroad – JTB releases travel trend forecast

Cherry blossom forecast for 2025, earlier than normal in northern Japan, starting on March 21st in Tokyo, April 22nd in Goryokaku Park, Hokkaido

Weathernews has announced the ``First Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast.'' Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in 2025 at normal levels in western and eastern Japan, and earlier than normal in…

Continue ReadingCherry blossom forecast for 2025, earlier than normal in northern Japan, starting on March 21st in Tokyo, April 22nd in Goryokaku Park, Hokkaido

The number of bankruptcies and closures of taxi companies is at a record high, with 82 cases expected in 2024, with more than 40% due to “labor shortage”, and rising fuel costs will also be a contributing factor.

According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, there will be a total of 82 bankruptcies, suspensions, and dissolutions of taxi businesses in 2024, the highest number ever, exceeding the 73…

Continue ReadingThe number of bankruptcies and closures of taxi companies is at a record high, with 82 cases expected in 2024, with more than 40% due to “labor shortage”, and rising fuel costs will also be a contributing factor.

2,000 companies will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025, and 26,719 companies will celebrate their 50th anniversary – Tokyo Shoko Research

There are 2,000 companies nationwide that will reach their 100th anniversary in 2025. Mitsubishi Foods, Chugai Pharmaceutical, NHK, Nomura Holdings, Megmilk Snow Brand, etc. 26,719 companies celebrated their 50th anniversary,…

Continue Reading2,000 companies will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2025, and 26,719 companies will celebrate their 50th anniversary – Tokyo Shoko Research

Corporate economic outlook for 2025: Expected recovery is below 10% for the first time in five years, and the top measure needed remains “resolving labor shortages”

Teikoku Databank conducted a survey on companies' views on the economic outlook for 2025. The percentage of companies expecting to enter a "recovery" phase has fallen below 10% for the…

Continue ReadingCorporate economic outlook for 2025: Expected recovery is below 10% for the first time in five years, and the top measure needed remains “resolving labor shortages”

Level of interest in Osaka Expo is flat, and intention to visit is on the decline, but intention to repeat visits is increasing, especially among young people

Mitsubishi Research Institute has revealed the latest results of an awareness survey regarding the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo. Compared to the previous survey (April 2024), the level of interest has remained…

Continue ReadingLevel of interest in Osaka Expo is flat, and intention to visit is on the decline, but intention to repeat visits is increasing, especially among young people

Global travel trend forecast 2025, high interest in experiences that improve longevity and health, generation gap in awareness of SNS tagging

Booking.com releases nine "travel trend predictions" for 2025. It is predicted that the way we travel will change in 2025, with baby boomers seeking adventure and millennials and Gen Z…

Continue ReadingGlobal travel trend forecast 2025, high interest in experiences that improve longevity and health, generation gap in awareness of SNS tagging

World’s most congested route ranking 2024, the top international flight is Hong Kong/Taipei, 3rd place is Seoul/Narita, and the world’s 2nd place is Sapporo/Haneda for domestic flights

Major aviation data OAG has announced the ranking of the most congested airline routes in 2024. Among international flights, routes from Hong Kong to Taipei are top. Flights from Seoul…

Continue ReadingWorld’s most congested route ranking 2024, the top international flight is Hong Kong/Taipei, 3rd place is Seoul/Narita, and the world’s 2nd place is Sapporo/Haneda for domestic flights

In the 2024 Smartphone Travel Consumption Survey, nearly half of those who have experience using AI in travel-related fields have increased their preference for “it will suggest things I couldn’t think of on my own.”

JTB Research Institute has announced the results of a survey on smartphone usage and travel consumption (2024). Searches on map apps and video posting sites are increasing. Regarding the use…

Continue ReadingIn the 2024 Smartphone Travel Consumption Survey, nearly half of those who have experience using AI in travel-related fields have increased their preference for “it will suggest things I couldn’t think of on my own.”

The unit price of hotel rooms operated by 13 listed companies continues to rise, 1.8 times higher than the lowest price during the coronavirus period for 12 brands – research by Tokyo Shoko Research

According to Tokyo Shoko Research's survey of listed business and city hotel room prices and occupancy rates, 13 listed hotel management companies (15 brands) will recover to pre-coronavirus levels in…

Continue ReadingThe unit price of hotel rooms operated by 13 listed companies continues to rise, 1.8 times higher than the lowest price during the coronavirus period for 12 brands – research by Tokyo Shoko Research