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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 23, 2020
Consumer prices in Japan falling at slower pace for now, data shows
The figures come ahead of a meeting next week in which the Bank of Japan will give its latest inflation forecasts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2020
Over 25 million overnight stays covered by Go To Travel campaign
The government allocated u00a51.35 trillion for the initiative, estimating it would be used for 73 million overnight stays and 48 million day trips.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 21, 2020
BOJ likely to reduce inflation forecasts as Go To campaign cuts prices
The travel discounts started in July, and have helped drive consumer inflation below zero as hotel prices dropped by more than 30% from a year ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 20, 2020
Hawaii hopes to loosen COVID-19 restrictions for Japanese travelers
Last year more Japanese travelers flew to the island than nationals of any other destination besides other U.S. states, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 18, 2020
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
One outcome of the pandemic has been renewed interest in domestic travel. Here's how to take advantage of the Go To campaign, plus tips to stay safe.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2020
Government to spend more on Go To Travel campaign after discounts restricted
Travel agencies started to impose stricter conditions on the discounts as a surge in bookings caused the funds they had been allocated by the government to run short.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 3, 2020
The not-so-secret allure of camping in Japan amid a pandemic
Public transport isn't generally an option, campers seldom use restaurants or hotels, and social distancing is virtually a given.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 3, 2020
Tourism gets a boost after Tokyo added to travel subsidy program
Railway stations in Tokyo and airports across Japan were crowded Saturday, the first weekend since travel to and from the capital was included in a government subsidy program.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 1, 2020
Tourism sector balances hopes and concerns as Tokyo joins Go To Travel
While the capital is a major source of domestic tourism for many areas, it is also the source of about 30 percent of Japan's coronavirus cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 18, 2020
Inflation in Japan goes negative on Go To Travel discounts
A 32 percent drop in the cost of hotel accommodations accounted for most of the overall drop.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 11, 2020
Tokyo to be included in Go To Travel campaign from October
The campaign kicked off in late July without the capital, despite criticism that subsidizing travel during a pandemic would help spread the virus throughout the country.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 10, 2020
Hostel in Osaka lets guests fall asleep while counting cats
The facility hopes to offer an escape from the realities of life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2020
Over 2 million used Japan's Go To Travel subsidy campaign in first month
'There are 9 million people working in the tourism (industry) and we can say that (the industry) is dying,' the government's top spokesman told a news conference.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 23, 2020
Asia's biggest online travel agency says Japan-China tourism primed for rebound
If Japan and China can reach an agreement on reciprocal travel, the chairman of Asia's biggest online travel agency sees outbound travel spiking from pent-up demand.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2020
Top Japan spokesman defends troubled Go To Travel program as failure claims grow
The comment came after Iwate Gov. Takuya Tasso branded the government's u00a51.35 trillion Go To Travel campaign a “failure.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2020
Japan's hotels put safety first in bid to lure back domestic travelers
As the summer vacation season arrives, many of Japan's hotels are betting that an emphasis on safety measures rather than low prices will be the best way to attract wary customers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 25, 2020
Go To Travel campaign stirs anxieties outside Tokyo
in some areas, out-of-prefecture motorists have been pelted with rocks and intimidated by reckless driving.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2020
Travelers cautious of virus as Japan four-day weekend starts
The national holidays began a day after the Go To Travel subsidy campaign was launched to help revive the domestic tourism industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 22, 2020
After troubled start, Go To Travel campaign still likely to achieve some aims
Battered by the health crisis, the domestic tourism industry sees a glimmer of hope in the campaign and its gargantuan u00a51.35 trillion budget.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2020
Japan's controversial Go To Travel campaign kicks off as criticism and concerns grow
The plan, which has faced a barrage of criticism over the government's rollout, comes amid growing fears it could lead to increased coronavirus infections outside Tokyo.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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