Japan’s largest and most renowned mountain resort regions “Hakuba Valley” joins the Epic Pass

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Travel and Tourism News | 03/22/2018

Hakuba Valley, Japan Is Now Epic

Date: Mar 02, 2018
Source: Vail Resorts, Inc.

Hakuba Valley joins the Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass and Epic Australia Pass in a long-term alliance, beginning with the 2018-19 winter season.
Epic Pass holders will receive five consecutive complimentary days with no blackout dates at Hakuba Valley’s nine ski resorts.
The Epic Pass now connects Japan with the best of North America’s resorts and Perisher, the best resort in Australia.
The industry-leading Epic Pass now features 55 mountain resorts in eight countries, more than any other season pass in the world.

Sakura Hotel, Which Offers Reasonable Accommodation Prices, Opened New Hotel in Nippori, Tokyo to Welcome International Travelers

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Tokyo News, Travel and Tourism News | 02/16/2018

Sakura Hotel Co. Opens New Hotel in Nippori to Welcome International Travelers with Multicultural Offerings

Date: Feb. 06, 2018
Source: Sakura Hotel Nippori

TOKYO – Sakura Hotel Co., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, opened the Sakura Hotel Nippori near the historic Yanaka Ginza shopping street in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, the fifth hotel in the Sakura Hotel and Hostel chain, last year. All five hotels are open 24/7 and boast multilingual staff, as 85 percent of guests are international visitors.

Japan National Tourism Organization inaugurated a global-scale, multilingual campaign entitled “Enjoy my Japan” to entice long-haul travelers to visit Japan

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Travel and Tourism News | 02/15/2018

Sparkling white sands and underwater diving discoveries await visitors to Onna Village in Okinawa Prefecture

“Enjoy my Japan” Global Campaign Targets Long-haul Travelers

User-customized videos introduce some of Japan’s best tourist attractions

Date: Feb. 06, 2018
Source: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

TOKYO – Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has today inaugurated a global-scale, multilingual campaign entitled “Enjoy my Japan.” The campaign seeks to entice long-haul travelers to visit Japan and explore the country beyond the well-known popular attractions, and immerse themselves more fully in the rich depths of Japanese nature and culture that exist off the beaten tourist path.

Chiba Prefecture Governor Morita Visit Thailand To Promote Chiba Prefecture’s Famous Foods and Tourism

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Chiba News, News, Travel and Tourism News | 02/02/2018

Chiba Prefecture Governor Morita to Visit Thailand

Date: Feb 2, 2018
Source: Chiba Prefectural Government

Kensaku Morita, Governor of Chiba Prefecture, will visit Thailand on February 3 – 8, 2018, to promote agricultural and fishery products from his Japanese prefecture and its tourist charms.

February 4 (Sun.) : Chiba Prefecture Agricultural/Fishery Product Fair, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (*), Central Food Hall Chidlom
This fair showcases agricultural and fishery products that Chiba Prefecture is proud of, including the new sweet and juicy strawberry variety CHI-BA+BERRY, which is making its Thai debut.

Revolutionary Japanese Capsule Hotel “The Millennials” Brings Its Upscale Capsule Concept to Tokyo

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Tokyo News, Travel and Tourism News | 01/29/2018

Revolutionary Japanese Capsule Hotel “The Millennials” Brings Its Upscale Capsule Concept to Tokyo

Date: Jan 24, 2018
Source: Global Agents

IoT integration, futuristic design, coworking space, this hotel bring everyone’s favorite “quirky Japanese experience” to a whole new level.

TOKYO, Jan. 24, 2018 – Global Agents has just announced the Grand Opening of the second in its luxury capsule hotel brand ‘The Millennials’ for March 15th, 2018. Following the huge success of their first iteration, opened last year in Kyoto, and attracting the attention from many overseas guests and medias, Global Agents is finally bringing its brand to the Japanese capital with a first location in the bustling Shibuya district.

Japan trip ranked 6th in “Top 10 2018 Destinations for Americans 55+”

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Travel and Tourism News | 01/24/2018

Overseas Adventure Travel Announces Top 10 2018 Destinations for Americans 55+

Date: Jan. 24, 2018
Source: Overseas Adventure Travel

BOSTON, Jan. 24, 2018 – Alan E. Lewis, Chairman of Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in small groups on the road less traveled, today announced O.A.T’s “Top 10 Destinations for 2018″ based on year-to-date bookings by O.A.T.’s travelers, who are Americans aged 55 and older. More than 15,000 (15,064) travelers have booked an adventure to one (or more) of these destinations in 2018 to-date. O.A.T. anticipates 57,012 travelers overall in 2018—up from 46,247 in 2016 and 40,266 in 2013.

Bespoke Inc.’s AI Chat Guide “Bebot” start the concierge service of ANA Holiday Inn Sendai

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Travel and Tourism News | 12/01/2017

Artificial Intelligence Concierge to Launch in Sendai as Bebot Comes to ANA Holiday Inn

Date: Nov 28, 2017
Source: Bespoke Inc.

- Guests in Sendai are the latest to benefit from the rapidly expanding service of the Bebot Chat Guide -

TOKYO, Nov. 28, 2017 – Holiday Inn and Bespoke Inc. are proud to announce the launch of AI chatbot service Bebot at ANA Holiday Inn Sendai, the first hotel in Sendai to offer an AI Chat Guide.

Japan’s largest airline ANA to continue “Experience Class™” campaign in US

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Transportation News, Travel and Tourism News | 11/13/2017

ANA Announces the Continuation of its Groundbreaking ‘Experience Class™’ Campaign

Date: Nov 9, 2017
Source: All Nippon Airways

Japan’s largest airline demonstrates an ongoing commitment to reaching U.S. audiences with dynamic original content and integrated partnerships – including Scott Eastwood and Steve Aoki – to highlight its renowned five-star service

Japanese luxury crab “Echizen Gani” was priced $ 4,000 first sales in Japan!

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Foods and Drinks News, Fukui News, News, Travel and Tourism News | 11/09/2017

Japanese luxury crabs “Echizen crabs” start fishing season from November 6, and a Echizen Gani was priced the highest value of 460,000 yen (4,059 US Dollar) to the first sale at Echizen Fishing Port in Fukui Prefecture on Nov 6th.

Japan Railway Launches Shinkansen Reservation App for Foreign Traveler

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Transportation News, Travel and Tourism News | 11/06/2017

JR Central - Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Reservation App

JR Central Announces “Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Reservation App”

Date: Nov 6, 2017
Source: Central Japan Railway Company

Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) have released a new free smartphone app, the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Reservation App, through which users may purchase tickets for the Tokaido Sanyo bullet train line, Japan’s main artery connecting Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata and other destinations.

JTB Launches New Hokkaido Tour for Foreign Tourists – Noboribetsu Hot Springs, Ninja Show and Swordsmith Forge

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Hokkaido News, News, Travel and Tourism News | 11/02/2017

Ninja Show at Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

TB Group Launches Sales of New Hokkaido Tour Featuring Accommodation at Renowned Noboribetsu Hot Springs, Ninja Show, and Visit to a Swordsmith Forge

Date: Oct 31, 2017
Source: JTB Group

TOKYO – JTB Group, Japan’s largest travel agency, through JTB Sunrise Tours, its tour brand dedicated to bringing foreign tourists to Japan, has launched sales of a brand-new bus tour plan that invites foreign visitors to experience the majestic nature and rich Japanese culture of central Hokkaido, a favorite destination of tourists to Japan.

New Hotel “Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower” Opens in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Aichi News, News, Travel and Tourism News | 10/19/2017

Prince Hotels Opens New Hotel in Japan’s Third Largest City, Nagoya, Where Japanese History and Culture Abound

Date: Oct 18, 2017
Source: PRINCE HOTELS, INC.

TOKYO – PRINCE HOTELS, INC. (Head office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President, Shigeyoshi Akasaka) opened a new hotel, “Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower,” on Monday, October 2, 2017 in Nagoya, Japan, the country’s third largest city.

REI Adventures Provides New Route “Japan Hiking – Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo” 11-Day Trek

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Kyoto News, News, Tokyo News, Travel and Tourism News | 10/18/2017

REI Adventures Japan Hiking - Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo: Ancient tradition meets modern life on this 11-day trekking excursion from Kyoto to Tokyo.

REI Adventures Launches New Destinations, Expands its Easy Active and Signature Camping Offerings

Date: Oct 17, 2017
Source: REI

- Largest expansion of new trips in the travel company’s history with hiking, cycling, kayaking, multisport, safari and snowshoeing itineraries to classic and emerging locations -

SEATTLE, Oct. 17, 2017 – REI Adventures, the active travel company part of national outdoor co-op REI, is launching 20 trips, bringing the total for the year to more than 40 new itineraries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. The industry leader is also formally introducing a collection of lower intensity trips to meet the diverse interests and abilities of its broadening traveler base.

Tokyo and Kyoto is selected “No.1 & No.3 Top Large Cities in the World” with the Readers’ Choice Awards 2017

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Kyoto News, News, Tokyo News, Travel and Tourism News | 10/18/2017

Japanese Cities Of Tokyo And Kyoto Recognized With Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Award “#1 & #3 Top Large Cities in the World”

Date: Oct 18, 2017
Source: Japan National Tourism Organization

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2017 – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Tokyo recognized as the #1 top large city in the world, with a score of 91.35, and Kyoto recognized as the #3 top large city in the world, with a score of 88.98.

Japan’s local rail company TOBU collaborate with travel agency Beauty of Japan to develop travel service for foreign tourists

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Tokyo News, Travel and Tourism News | 09/05/2017

Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture

Tobu Railway and BOJ (BEAUTY OF JAPAN) Strengthen Product Development Targeting Tourists from Europe, the US, and Australia

Date: September 04, 2017
Source: BUSINESS WIRE

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 9001) (Head office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoshizumi Nezu, hereinafter, Tobu Railway) and BOJ Inc. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Takahiro Noguchi, hereinafter, BEAUTY OF JAPAN) have concluded a capital and business alliance agreement for strengthening the planning and sales of tours, which utilize sightseeing resources along the Tobu Line, targeting inbound tourists from Europe, the US, and Australia.

Park Hotel Tokyo Awarded Excellence in Field of Domestic and Inbound Travel Award at Japan Tourism Awards for Its “Artist in Hotel” Project

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Tokyo News, Travel and Tourism News | 08/29/2017

Park Hotel Tokyo Awarded Excellence in Field of Domestic and Inbound Travel Award at Japan Tourism Awards for Its “Artist in Hotel” Project

Date: Aug 29, 2017
Source: Park Hotel Tokyo

TOKYO, Aug. 29, 2017 — Park Hotel Tokyo announced on August 29 that it has received “Excellence in the Field of Domestic and Inbound Travel Award” at the Japan Tourism Awards for its “Artist in Hotel” project.

16.3 mil. foreigners visit Japan this year – Japan likely to hit 2020 tourism goal early

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Travel and Tourism News | 11/18/2015

Foreign tourism in Japan over 16 million

Japan Likely to Hit 2020 Tourism Goal Early, Thanks to Chinese Visitors – In the first 10 months of the year, 16.3 million foreign tourists have visited, beating prior full-year record
Date: Nov 18, 2015
Source: The Wall Street Journal by Jun Hongo

TOKYO — Chinese tourists have pushed Japan within reach of its ambitious tourism target—five years ahead of schedule.

Japan has attracted 16.3 million foreign tourists already this year, beating its previous full-year record of 13.4 million as the number of Chinese visitors has more than doubled, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism Organization.

Japan Tourism Agency select 7 routes for foreign travelers to visit more destinations

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Kyushu News, News, Travel and Tourism News | 06/13/2015

Japan's 7 Routes Map for Foreign Tourists

7 routes to be promoted to foreign tourists
Date: June 12, 2015
Source: The Japan Times

For the first time, the Tourism Agency on Friday selected seven regional sightseeing routes within the nation for foreign tourists. The agency aims to encourage foreign tourists — who primarily tend to visit the Tokyo metropolitan area, an area surrounding Mt. Fuji and the Kansai area — to visit attractive sightseeing spots in regional areas linked to specific themes.

Foreign visitors to Japan hit monthly record in February 2015

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Travel and Tourism News | 03/18/2015

February sees record number of foreign visitors
Date: Mar. 18, 2015
Source: NHK World

Foreign tourists have been making a beeline for Japan, mainly drawn by the weaker yen. Their numbers spiked last month during the Lunar New Year holidays, setting a single-month record.

Japan’s largest department store group, Isetan Mitsukoshi, to further expand hospitality for foreign visitors

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 09/24/2014

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings - for Foreign Visitors

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Japan’s largest department store group, to further expand hospitality for visitors from abroad following revision to tax exemption system on Oct. 1
Date: Sep 24, 2014
Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

The Isetan Mitsukoshi group, the largest department store group in Japan, will expand its hospitality services for the growing number of foreigners visiting Japan, including setting up or enlarging duty-free counters to expedite procedures for tax-exempt purchases and offering multilingual catalogs to make shopping more convenient and enjoyable, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. announced Sept. 24.

Japan receives record 1.27 mil foreign visitors in July. 26.6% up from last July

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 08/20/2014

Japan receives record foreign visitors in July
Date: Aug 20, 2014
Source: NHK World

Japanese government officials say nearly 1.27 million foreign tourists visited Japan in July. The figure marked a record for a one-month period, topping the 1.23 million set this April.

Business hotel operator, Toyoko Inn, plans to open hotels in Germany, France and possibly US

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 08/20/2014

Toyoko Inn to open business hotels in Europe, US
Date: Aug 21, 2014
Source: Nikkei

TOKYO — As part of its Western expansion, business hotel operator Toyoko Inn plans to open hotels in Germany and France and possibly the U.S.

Sunrise Inn Iwaki to open in Fukushima after Great East Japan Earthquake

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 08/19/2014

Fukushima Hotelier’s Commitment to Local Business Gets Support – Juichiya Company’s Sunrise Inn Iwaki Opens in Iwaki City on August 19 -
Date: Aug 18, 2014
Source: Mitsubishi Corporation Disaster Relief Foundation

Local hotelier, Juichiya Company Ltd., opens the doors of Sunrise Inn Iwaki to guests on Tuesday August 19. The opening of this brand new accommodation in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture is being made possible through 50 million yen in loan support from the Mitsubishi Corporation Disaster Relief Foundation (MCDRF).

Japan plans to increase duty free products and shops for foreign tourist

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 08/14/2014

Japan to ease rules to lure foreign shoppers
Date: Aug 15, 2014
Source: Nikkei

TOKYO — Japan plans to loosen regulations to encourage shopping by foreign tourists, streamlining the tax exemption process and making it easier for merchants to set up stands catering to cruise ship passengers.

Japanese students learn how to guide tourists at 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Sports and Health News, Travel and Tourism News | 08/07/2014

Students learn how to guide tourists at 2020 Games
Date: Aug 6, 2014
Source: NHK World

Japanese students are learning how to welcome foreign tourists and offer them hospitality (Omotenashi) in preparation for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

New onsen hotel “Ofunato Onsen Hotel” to open in tsunami-devastated Iwate prefecture

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 07/24/2014

Ofunato City Unveils New Landmark
Date: Jul 23, 2014
Source: Mitsubishi Corporation

- Ofunato Onsen Hotel to give locals relaxation space and revitalize tourism product -

Local hotelier, Kairakuso, Ltd opens a new hotel in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture on July 31. The opening of the hotel, Ofunato Onsen, is being made possible through a contribution of 50 million yen in loan funds from the Mitsubishi Corporation Disaster Relief Foundation (MCDRF). These funds complement support already being provided by The Bank of Iwate, a local financial institution.

Philippine leisure and gaming firm eyes Japan’s casino market has potentially the second-largest in the world

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 06/06/2014

Manila’s Bloomberry in talks with Japan firm on casino tie-up
Date: Jun 5, 2014
Source: Reuters – Reporting by Siegfrid Alegado; Editing by Matt Driskill and Muralikumar Anantharaman

MANILA, June 5 (Reuters) – Philippine leisure and gaming firm Bloomberry Resorts Corp is in talks with a potential Japanese partner for what could be the company’s maiden overseas venture, its chief executive officer said on Thursday.

Japan railway company JR East to launch new luxury sleeper train in spring 2017

JAPAN PRODUCTS | News, Reports, Travel and Tourism News, Vehicles & Transportation | 06/04/2014

JR East Luxury Sleeper Train - Concept Design: Exterior

JR East to launch new luxury sleeper train
Date: Jun5, 2014
Source: The Yomiuri Shimbun

East Japan Railway Co. is ramping up efforts to increase the number of passengers who travel by train for sightseeing purposes. The company will launch a luxury sleeper trains service for affluent individuals as early as spring 2017. Also, JR East will develop and create travel products for foreign visitors to Japan in cooperation with Japan Airlines.

Japan marks record high 1.05 million foreign visitors in March 2014

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Travel and Tourism News | 04/23/2014

Foreign visitors to Japan mark record
Date: Apr 23, 2014
Source: NHK WORLD

Foreign tourism in Japan hit a record high in March, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa requirements for visitors from some Southeast Asian nations.

Japanese cuisine “Washoku” added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Awards and Honors, Culture and Society News, Foods and Drinks News, Foods and Drinks Reports, News, Reports, Travel and Tourism News | 12/04/2013

UNESCO picks Japanese cuisine as cultural heritage
Date: Dec 4, 2013
Source: NHK WORLD

UNESCO has added Japanese cuisine and food culture to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

The world body’s intergovernmental committee made the decision at a meeting in Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Japan filed an application with UNESCO in March last year, following a request by a Japanese civic group.

Japanese Luxury Cruise Train “Seven Stars” Makes First Appearance

JAPAN PRODUCTS | Transportation News, Travel and Tourism News | 09/13/2013

Kyushu Railway unveils luxury sightseeing train
Date: Sep. 13, 2013
Source: NHK WORLD

A railway operator in Kyushu, southwestern Japan, has unveiled a luxury sightseeing train that will debut next month.

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Hakuba Valley, Japan Is Now Epic

Sakura Hotel Co. Opens New Hotel in Nippori to Welcome International Travelers with Multicultural Offerings

“Enjoy my Japan” Global Campaign Targets Long-haul Travelers

Chiba Prefecture Governor Morita to Visit Thailand

Revolutionary Japanese Capsule Hotel “The Millennials” Brings Its Upscale Capsule Concept to Tokyo

Overseas Adventure Travel Announces Top 10 2018 Destinations for Americans 55+

Artificial Intelligence Concierge to Launch in Sendai as Bebot Comes to ANA Holiday Inn

ANA Announces the Continuation of its Groundbreaking ‘Experience Class™’ Campaign

JR Central Announces “Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Reservation App”

TB Group Launches Sales of New Hokkaido Tour Featuring Accommodation at Renowned Noboribetsu Hot Springs, Ninja Show, and Visit to a Swordsmith Forge

Prince Hotels Opens New Hotel in Japan’s Third Largest City, Nagoya, Where Japanese History and Culture Abound

REI Adventures Launches New Destinations, Expands its Easy Active and Signature Camping Offerings

Japanese Cities Of Tokyo And Kyoto Recognized With Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Award “#1 & #3 Top Large Cities in the World”

Tobu Railway and BOJ (BEAUTY OF JAPAN) Strengthen Product Development Targeting Tourists from Europe, the US, and Australia

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