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For international digital Nomad to Japan, a platform to search a residence and a working space simultaneously is launched

For international digital Nomad to Japan, a platform to search a residence and a working space simultaneously is launched

DID-GLOBAL and The DECK launch a new service for international digital Nomad who stay in Japan to book a residence and a 24-hours working space simultaneously before visiting Japan.
Klook is selling a package of a Osaka Kansai EXPO ticket and experiences and transportation to international travelers to Japan

Klook is selling a package of a Osaka Kansai EXPO ticket and experiences and transportation to international travelers to Japan

Klook has started developing promotion campaigns for the EXPO on its platform and at the same time selling a package of the EXPO ticket and local experience tickets and transportation tickets.
Chinese visitors can book a restaurant in Japan on a booking service ‘Tabelog’ as a mini program, in major Chinese communication app WeChat

Chinese visitors can book a restaurant in Japan on a booking service ‘Tabelog’ as a mini program, in major Chinese communication app WeChat

Tabelog, a Japanese restaurant search and booking platform, opened a mini program on a major Chinese communication app ‘WeChat' to enables Chinese visitors to Japan to search and book a restaurant in Japan.
EY Japan releases ‘What does high value-added tourism generate?’ report covering from its definition to how to create contents

EY Japan releases ‘What does high value-added tourism generate?’ report covering from its definition to how to create contents

EY Strategy and Consulting (EY Japan) released its latest report titled ‘What does high value-added tourism generate?' to seek a possibility to create new markets or industries when local communities address high value-added tourism involving different players.
Daiwa House, a Japan’s leading house maker, launches a new brand for longterm travelers, working together with Airbnb Japan

Daiwa House, a Japan’s leading house maker, launches a new brand for longterm travelers, working together with Airbnb Japan

Daiwa House Industry, a Japan’s leading house maker, signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Airbnb Japan to launch a new brand ‘Sumu powered by Airbnb Partners’ for longterm stay.
Spending in Japan by inbound travelers increased by 28% to 2.3 trillion yen for the first three months of 2025

Spending in Japan by inbound travelers increased by 28% to 2.3 trillion yen for the first three months of 2025

Spending by inbound travelers for the first three months of 2025 increased by 28.4% year on year to 2.3 trillion yen. Spending per person was estimated at 222,000 yen.
International visitors to Japan exceeded 10 million fastest ever, adding 3.5 million in March 2025

International visitors to Japan exceeded 10 million fastest ever, adding 3.5 million in March 2025

The total number of international visitors to Japan for the first three months of 2025 reached 10.5 million, exceeding 10 million fastest ever.
A notable increase in international guest nights in local regions in Japan was seen in January 2025

A notable increase in international guest nights in local regions in Japan was seen in January 2025

International guest nights in January 2025 were up 34.8% year on year to 15.2 million in January 2025, and the growth rate was higher than 22.9% in December 2024.
Luxury magazine publisher Condé Nast Japan and Deloitte Japan launch a consultation service for luxury international travelers to Japan

Luxury magazine publisher Condé Nast Japan and Deloitte Japan launch a consultation service for luxury international travelers to Japan

Condé Nast Japan, a publisher of VOGUE JAPAN or GQ JAPAN, and Deloitte Tohmatsu (Deloitte Japan) have launched a new consultation service for businesses or PR activities for luxury international travelers to Japan.
World Expo 2025 Opens in Osaka-Kansai, exhibiting from ‘Flying Car’ to unique pavilions to touch future society

World Expo 2025 Opens in Osaka-Kansai, exhibiting from ‘Flying Car’ to unique pavilions to touch future society

Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 opened with a theme of ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’ on April 13 2025. Before the official opening, the pavilions were opened to media. The organizer expects 28.2 million visitors in total.
Interview with Trip.com Executive: Boosting Regional Tourism in Japan and Offering Experiential Expo Travel Packages

Interview with Trip.com Executive: Boosting Regional Tourism in Japan and Offering Experiential Expo Travel Packages

Trip.com is focusing on sending its global users to local regions in Japan. Sunny Sun, Trip.com Group Vice President, said at an interview with Travel Voice, "“We are introducing unknown charms in Japan."
Hakuba Village, Nagao, increased tourists during the 2024-2025 winter season by 14% to record-high 1.3 million

Hakuba Village, Nagao, increased tourists during the 2024-2025 winter season by 14% to record-high 1.3 million

The number of tourists visiting the world-famous winter resort Hakuba Village, Nagano, Japan was up 14% year on year to record-high 1.3 million during the winter season.
Travel Voice issues the ‘Over-Tourism 2025’ report to dig out what is its origin, how it is defined and what happens globally

Travel Voice issues the ‘Over-Tourism 2025’ report to dig out what is its origin, how it is defined and what happens globally

Travel Voicer re-examined the problem of over-tourism. It defines the situation in the world, explains Japan's current situation, and has published a report to solve and curb over-tourism.
Willer, a Japanese bus operator, reveals that international traveler bookings increase by 25% in the spring break period

Willer, a Japanese bus operator, reveals that international traveler bookings increase by 25% in the spring break period

Bookings by international travelers to Japan on the booking site ‘WILLER TRAVEL’ increased by 25% in this spring break period from March 20 to April 10 2025.
Setouchi Triennale 2025 opens on April 18 2025, adding three new areas including Naoshima New Museum of Art

Setouchi Triennale 2025 opens on April 18 2025, adding three new areas including Naoshima New Museum of Art

The Setouchi Triennale 2025 will open on April 18, 2025, running for 107 days in total in spring, summer and fall separately.
International visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million in February 2025 with a share of 67% from East Asia

International visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million in February 2025 with a share of 67% from East Asia

The number of international visitors to Japan in February 2025 was up 16.9% year on year to 3,258,100, marking the first over 3 million in February for the first time.
What is ‘The Future City’ in the coming EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai? 12 exhibitors showcase their future societies

What is ‘The Future City’ in the coming EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai? 12 exhibitors showcase their future societies

The Future City Pavilion of EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai was completed. 12 Japanese leading manufacturers and organizations showcases their innovations for the future society.
Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Central Japan will be held in September with a theme of ‘Travel for Discovery and New Encounters,’ expected 100,000 visitors

Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Central Japan will be held in September with a theme of ‘Travel for Discovery and New Encounters,’ expected 100,000 visitors

Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Central Japan will be held with a theme of ‘‘Travel for Discovery and New Encounters.’ at Aichi Sky Expo from September 25 to 28, expected 100,000 visitors.
Tokyo Metro launches a new service to enable a passenger to get on subway with touch payment of credit card or QR code

Tokyo Metro launches a new service to enable a passenger to get on subway with touch payment of credit card or QR code

Tokyo Metro will start a new service to enable a passenger to get on subway with touch payment of credit card or QR code for 24-hours digital ticket, using e-ticket booking platform Linktivity’s scheme.
Hokkaido sends messages to foreign backcountry skiers for safe experiences on the special website

Hokkaido sends messages to foreign backcountry skiers for safe experiences on the special website

Hokkaido District Transport Bureau launched a website to inform foreign backcountry skiers or snowboarders of three tips for safer experiences.