Suitcase specialist firm Nihon Hozai has launched “ReCase,” a new nationwide service in Japan designed to tackle the mounting problem of unwanted and abandoned luggage. It provides a circular solution for suitcases left behind by...
Food Diversity Co., Ltd. launched a new AI-powered travel planner this week, designed to create customised itineraries for Muslim tourists visiting Japan. The Halal Travel Japan Planner is a free service aimed at alleviating worries of visitors face...
A regenerative tourism project, known as “Tabi-suru Ikimono Daigakko!” (Travelling Creature University!), in Ikusaka Village, Nagano Prefecture, has entered its second phase, aiming to deepen the connection between visitors, the local...
HOTEL WHY in Kamikatsu, Tokushima, has launched new accommodation plans designed to provide an educational experience on zero-waste principles for families and students. Well known globally as Japan’s zero waste town, the new packages will...
Denpaku The Beachfront MIJORA has its own special concept: to engage in dialogue with the Amami Oshima’s nature. Surrounding this sustainable accommodation are Amami’s lush forests and pristine seas remain largely untouched, preserving...
Japanese authorities have introduced a subsidy scheme to support sustainable upgrades in lodging facilities. The scheme provides financial assistance for hotels and traditional inns (ryokan) to implement energy-efficient improvements, reducing both...
Cherry blossoms are reaching full bloom across Japan, marking one of the most anticipated times of the year. In Kyoto, the sight of sakura petals fluttering alongside historic temples and shrines creates an especially breathtaking scene. This...
TIME magazine has announced its list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2025. In the category “Places to Stay,” NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Goldmine Town, located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, earned recognition. NIPPONIA was...
Have you ever wondered why sacred ropes, called shimenawa, are tightly wrapped around certain trees when you visit shrines in Japan? These trees, known as goshinboku, are found throughout Japan and play significant roles in culture and spiritual...
The Japan Travel Awards are back this year, spotlighting 11 outstanding winners chosen from 196 entries submitted nationwide. Now in its fourth year, the Awards celebrate travel destinations and operators in Japan that stand out for their focus on...