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Japan breaks annual visitor record in just 11 months
Published on 18/12/2024
» TOKYO - Japan has set a new annual record for foreign visitor arrivals with one month to spare, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen helped propel the country’s tourism boom.
Japan sets monthly visitor record
Published on 20/11/2024
» TOKYO - Japan welcomed a record 3.31 million foreign visitors last month, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled a tourism boom that is pouring money into the country’s coffers.
Japan remains preferred destination for New Year holiday
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/11/2024
» A large number of Thai tourists are preparing to take overseas trips during the New Year holiday, with the load factor for flights to Japan surging higher than normal.
Tourist spending in Japan smashes record
Published on 16/10/2024
» TOKYO - Spending by foreign visitors to Japan reached ¥5.8 trillion yen ($39 billion) in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing the full-year record of 5.3 trillion yen set in 2023, the Japan Tourism Agency said on Wednesday.
Thais ranked 6th among visitors to Japan in March
Published on 19/04/2024
» BANGKOK/TOKYO - Thai tourists to Japan ranked sixth in March, contributing to a total number of foreign visitors to the country that soared to over 3.08 million, marking the first time the tally exceeded the 3-million mark in a single month.
Two carriers extend services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/02/2023
» Two Japanese carriers -- Japan Airlines (JAL) and Peach Aviation -- plan to increase the number of flights they operate to satisfy demand among Thai tourists, while tourism operators expect Thais to seek new travel destinations.
Japan launches campaign to woo visitors
Life, Published on 03/11/2022
» Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) recently launched the "Beyond #MissingJapan" campaign following the reopening of Japan to international travellers.
Sales of tour packages to Japan expected to surge
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/08/2022
» Sales of outbound package tours to Japan are expected to surge in the fourth quarter once the mandatory pre-arrival RT-PCR test is dropped on Sept 7, while sales of tour packages to South Korea have continued to decline.
Up close and personal
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/07/2021
» To participate in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020, Life has gathered virtual tours to let you experience Japanese culture, visit iconic tourist attractions and the cities where the Olympics and Paralympics are hosted. Some virtual tours also offer a chance for you to meet admired athletes worldwide while you stay at home.
Creating travel appetite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2021
» 'When can I travel again?" This familiar question echoed around the world the past 12 months since the global pandemic forced lockdowns and stringent border closures.