Foreign visitors to Japan, infrastructure and overtourism.
A 200,000-yen temple room and a 100-million-yen tax finding surfaced at Koyasan in the same week. Where that price actually sits, why Japanese law taxes the bed but not the offering, and how to book a night.
Megane Fes 2026 takes over Sabae on September 19 and 20. Fukui makes 93.5% of Japan's eyeglass frames, and according to the Fukui Optical Association the town produced the world's first titanium glasses in 1983.
Foreign visitors spent ¥2.07 trillion (~$12.9B) on food in Japan in 2025, 21.9% of all inbound spending. What 42 million tourists eat, the dietary-diversity gap, and how to plan a gourmet trip.
Japan welcomed 3.69 million foreign visitors in April 2026, down 5.5% from a year earlier, even as the yen sat near 159 to the dollar. We unpack the three forces behind the drop (China's travel advisory, an Easter calendar quirk, and Middle East flight cancellations) and ask whether this is actually the right moment for foreigners to book that long-postponed Japan trip.
Uber Japan has launched flight-linked pre-booking at six major airports, Haneda, Itami, Chubu, New Chitose, Naha, and Kobe, with automatic adjustment for delays and early arrivals. The new feature dramatically simplifies airport transfers for inbound travelers, though the surprising omission of Narita raises questions.
Japan welcomed a record 42.68 million visitors in 2025 with tourism spending hitting 9.5 trillion yen. Yet many ultra-wealthy foreigners bypass Japan's celebrated ryokan and pick global brands like Aman, Bulgari, and Marriott. Here's why the gap between Japanese hospitality and global luxury standards matters — and why the rest of us travel differently.
Kyoto hotels report a 10% drop in Japanese guests for the 3rd straight year while foreign visitors rose 14.6%. Himeji Castle's new $16 dual pricing doubled revenue in month one. Data-driven analysis of Japan's tourism polarization crisis.
Japan's new Blue Ticket system fines cyclists on the spot, and yes, tourists on rental bikes are included. Here's a complete breakdown of 14 violations, fine amounts from $19 to $75, and essential tips for riding safely in Japan.
JTB and MOTO TOURS JAPAN have partnered to develop premium motorcycle tourism for affluent travelers from the West and ASEAN. Discover Japan's legendary riding routes and how to rent a bike as a foreign visitor in the homeland of Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki.
Japan's Cabinet approved a new 5-year tourism plan expanding overtourism countermeasures from 47 to 100 regions by 2030, tripling the departure tax to ¥3,000 ($19). Learn about specific measures in Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, and Kamakura, plus how to enjoy Japan responsibly.
JR Central and JTB have launched the Hokusai Special Train, a foreign-tourist-only sightseeing train running from Mishima to Fujinomiya with Mt. Fuji views and Ukiyo-e art interiors. Part of a full-day tour at $151, this is Japan's latest approach to premium inbound tourism. Here's everything you need to know about booking and what to expect.