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Sapporo Snow Festival begins as quake recovery continues
Published on 04/02/2019
» SAPPORO: The annual Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's most celebrated winter events, officially opened on Monday in the Hokkaido capital, with locals' minds still on the massive earthquake that shook the nation's northernmost main island five months earlier.
The innocent isle
Brunch, Published on 21/01/2018
» A country just beginning to realise its tourism potential can be a wonderful place to visit. You can enjoy its natural delights free of the scams and overcrowding associated with more famous destinations that have had their charms tainted by the very industry that first put them on the map.
Universal Studios Japan attracts record visitors
Published on 02/04/2016
» OSAKA — Universal Studios Japan in Osaka attracted some 13.9 million visitors in fiscal 2015 that ended Thursday, setting a record high for the second consecutive year thanks to the popularity of its "Harry Potter" attraction area, operator USJ Co said Friday.
Hokkaido Shinkansen Line opens for travel
Published on 26/03/2016
» SAPPORO — The first shinkansen bullet train line directly linking Japan's northernmost Hokkaido island with Tokyo opened on Saturday, promising shorter travel times and introducing slick new cars.
Local food specialties boost Japan tourism
Published on 02/09/2015
» TOKYO — From dumplings to fried noodles, more and more municipalities in Japan are promoting specialty dishes as a way to attract tourists and revitalise their economies.
Universal studios, JAL join hands to attract more visitors
Published on 12/05/2015
» OSAKA — The operator of Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka and Japan Airlines said Monday they have formed a partnership to attract more visitors to the theme park and increase air passengers by making the most of USJ's customer base and the airline's flight network.