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TOURISM 3

JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
Japan weighing end to pre-departure COVID testing, report says
An exemption for those who have been vaccinated is among options the government is considering.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 22, 2022
In Japan's 'random travel' trend, Lady Luck chooses the destination
In addition to the thrill of leaving plans up to chance, railways and airlines are providing the incentive of affordability.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 22, 2022
Sale price for Japan's Huis Ten Bosch theme park may reach ¥90 billion
H.I.S., a Japanese travel agency that currently owns the majority of the park, is in final-stage talks to sell it, with Hong Kong investment firm PAG seen to be a most likely buyer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2022
Tokyo’s travel promotion campaign to resume on Sept. 1
The subsidy on offer will be u00a55,000 per person per night for an overnight trip that costs u00a56,000 or more, and u00a52,500 per person for a day trip that costs u00a53,000 or more.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2022
ANA and others looking at luxury tours to lure the rich to Japan
The tours could allow participants to travel all around Japan for more than a week by private jet, with destinations based on themes such as history, nature and culture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2022
Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine to three days to revive hub
New arrivals will be required to go to an approved quarantine hotel and, if they test negative for COVID-19, can then serve four days of health monitoring either at home or in a hotel.
BUSINESS
Aug 5, 2022
June data shows households increased spending for first time in 4 months
The data, which was stronger than the median estimate for a 1.5% rise, showed people spent less on fish and vegetables, while also spending more on transportation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2022
Japan learns to live with COVID-19 as locals flock to travel spots
Domestic travel is booming as people enjoy their first restriction-free summer since 2019 and as tight border rules keep away foreign visitors that typically crowd popular attractions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 2, 2022
The best and worst airlines for flight cancellations
After laying off tens of thousands of pilots, flight crew, baggage handlers and security staff during the pandemic, the industry can't hire fast enough to keep up with demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 1, 2022
Japan's top airline ANA reports first net profit in 10 quarters
Relaxed COVID-19 measures and a falling yen both boosted demand for domestic and international travel.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 31, 2022
Ryo Osera: 'Travelers want to experience local areas at a slower pace'
The guys behind the startup KabuK Style want you to take the same approach to travel as you would your Netflix account.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jul 24, 2022
Professionals-turned-pilgrims embrace Shikoku’s divine boredom
The Shikoku pilgrimage is known for its long stretches of nothing, which is exactly why these high-powered executives (now retired) took it on.
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2022
Japan's seventh COVID wave threatens service industries during high season
Although the government has not yet said it will implement additional anti-virus measures, the dining, retail and travel industries are worried about the impact of COVID-19 this summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
Japan expands eligibility of fourth COVID-19 vaccine
Despite rapidly rising cases of the BA.5 omicron subvariant, the government says it won't take further action beyond encouraging social distancing.
LIFE / Travel / Longform
Jul 9, 2022
How rice can revive Japan’s tourism industry
The culinary staple has potential to give the country's travel sector a shot in the arm if it can take advantage of rising demand for sustainable tourism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2022
Hong Kong’s hotel quarantine system buckles under China demand
Monthly mainland Chinese arrivals at Hong Kong airport jumped nearly 11,000% between April and June to 30,222 — accounting for one-third of airport passengers last month.
South Korean president impeached over martial law decree
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers an address to the nation at his official residence in Seoul on Saturday after the National Assembly voted to impeach him earlier in the day.
U.S. serviceman sentenced over sexual assault of underage girl in Okinawa
The Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture. Brennon Washington was stationed at the base when he abducted a minor on Dec. 24, 2023.
Macron names veteran centrist ally Francois Bayrou as France's prime minister
Francois Bayrou and French President Emmanuel Macron in Pau, France, in July 2023. On Friday, Macron named Bayrou as prime minister.
Nippon Steel’s plan B now in focus as $14 billion U.S. deal falters
A Nippon Steel blast furnace building in Kashima, Ibaraki prefecture, on Dec. 6
Trilateral fighter project takes big step with joint venture deal
Attendees view a concept model of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter plane at the BAE Systems pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, England, in July.
'Kin' selected as the kanji of 2024 after strong year for Japanese athletes
The head priest of Kiyomizu Temple writes the kanji "kin," which was chosen by the public as the character that best represents 2024, on Thursday in Kyoto.
London calling: Sumo's U.K. trip brings back memories of 1991
Japan’s national sport made its second foray into Western Europe, and first to the U.K., with a five-day tournament at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall in October 1991.
Trilateral fighter project takes big step with joint venture deal
Attendees view a concept model of the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter plane at the BAE Systems pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, England, in July.
‘Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron’ documentary meditates on auteur's creativity and legacy
“Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron" provides an in-depth look into the octogenarian auteur’s creative process and personal reflections.
Yurie Collins: ‘Everyone seems sedated, fed-up … that’s why they turn to comedy’
Yurie Collins is a bilingual comedian based in Tokyo. In addition to being a prize-winning roast comic, her dating-themed "Tokyo Hoe Tales" shows have proven to be a hit with women of all nationalities.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

People in cities across Japan will pop into their local convenience store for any number of products they believe will help them with a night of drinking.
Hangover cures are everywhere in Japan — but do they work?
By Thu-Huong Ha

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