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Digital Travel APAC 2026 will open in March in Singapore, covering from AI exploration to real-world execution (ticket discount is available for Travel Voice readers) [PR]

HIS, a leading travel company of Japan, becomes an official travel partner for Tottenham Hotspur FC, offering special experience programs

JTB reveals a new long-term vision for 2035 to shift a core of the business structure to ‘Intelligence’

The Celestine Hotels of Japan introduce a childcare service for international family travelers, offering Japanese culture experiences

Seven-Eleven Japan, a leading convenience store, introduces a luggage storage service for travelers at 378 stores nationwide

Cherry blossom blooming is expected to start in Tokyo on March 21 and then in Hokkaido in late April

The number of international travelers to Japan may reach a plateau in 2026, affected by a decrease in travelers from China and Hong Kong

Japanese domestic travelers in 2026 are expected to reduce to 307 million, while international travelers to increase slightly-JTB forecast

Tourism organizations of Japan try to create momentum toward a goal of 1 million cruise travelers

Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture will levy a 50,000 yen or less penalty against tourists who violate the regulated manners

An international visitor to Osaka Kansai EXPO spent 390,000 yen on average during staying in Japan, much more than 210,000 yen as a whole

Japanese passport acquisition fee will be reduced to 9,000 yen for 10-years-valid and to 4,500 yen for five-years-valid probably in July 2026

The Japanese ruling parties specify a rise in departure tax to 3,000 yen in the Tax Reform Outline for FY2026

Abolition of the duty-free system may force Japan to lose 1.6 million international arrivals and GDP of 847 billion yen

Digital

Digital Travel APAC 2026 will open in March in Singapore, covering from AI exploration to real-world execution (ticket discount is available for Travel Voice readers) [PR]

Digital Travel APAC 2026 will open in March in Singapore, covering from AI exploration to real-world execution (ticket discount is available for Travel Voice readers) [PR]

Japan Bound

The Celestine Hotels of Japan introduce a childcare service for international family travelers, offering Japanese culture experiences

The Celestine Hotels of Japan introduce a childcare service for international family travelers, offering Japanese culture experiences

Japanese Travelers

HIS, a leading travel company of Japan, becomes an official travel partner for Tottenham Hotspur FC, offering special experience programs

HIS, a leading travel company of Japan, becomes an official travel partner for Tottenham Hotspur FC, offering special experience programs

Japan Domestic Travel

Cherry blossom blooming is expected to start in Tokyo on March 21 and then in Hokkaido in late April

Cherry blossom blooming is expected to start in Tokyo on March 21 and then in Hokkaido in late April

Statistics

Barriers to Travel Among Japanese People in their 60s: 25% Cite Pet Care, 22% Caregiving

Barriers to Travel Among Japanese People in their 60s: 25% Cite Pet Care, 22% Caregiving

Travel Sectors

Digital Travel APAC 2026 will open in March in Singapore, covering from AI exploration to real-world execution (ticket discount is available for Travel Voice readers) [PR]

Digital Travel APAC 2026 will open in March in Singapore, covering from AI exploration to real-world execution (ticket discount is available for Travel Voice readers) [PR]

DMOs

The average daily rate of hotels in Kyoto City reached record-high 20,195 yen with the occupancy rate of 78.5% in 2024

The average daily rate of hotels in Kyoto City reached record-high 20,195 yen with the occupancy rate of 78.5% in 2024

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