Kyoto City announces a switch from rear-entry/pay-later to front-entry/prepay bus boarding by FY2028. This overtourism countermeasure aims to reduce congestion and balance residents' daily life with tourism. The tourist express bus impact is also being evaluated.
Tokyo Disneyland announces Spring 2027 opening for new Sugar Rush attraction, alongside the $470M Space Mountain renovation. Explore Oriental Land's billion-dollar investment strategy and its impact on Japan's booming theme park industry.
JR East unveils major rail pass reforms starting March 2026. The new JR EAST PASS covers all JR East lines at ¥35,000 for 5 days or ¥50,000 for 10 days. With price increases and expanded coverage for other passes, Japan prepares its transportation infrastructure for the 40-million-visitor era. A comprehensive look at what's changing and why.
Starting March 25, 2026, 11 Tokyo-area private railways will enable contactless credit card payments across 54 lines and 729 stations. But with JR East and Keisei absent, how much will this change travel in Tokyo? We examine what's coming and what challenges remain.
Discover why Japan's Unko Museum has attracted 2.5 million visitors worldwide. This unique "kawaii poop" entertainment facility transforms taboo into adorable, becoming a must-visit Tokyo attraction for international tourists.
Japan welcomed a record 42.68 million foreign visitors in 2025, with spending reaching 9.5 trillion yen. Explore the current state of inbound tourism, overtourism challenges in Kyoto and Mt. Fuji, and Japan's innovative solutions for sustainable tourism.
Japan's major airlines JAL and ANA are significantly expanding European routes to meet record inbound tourism demand. ANA launched new services to Milan, Stockholm, and Istanbul, while JAL introduces the latest A350-1000 aircraft. Discover how Japanese carriers are reshaping international travel strategies.
A look back at "Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition OSAKA," which ran at Grand Front Osaka from January 17 to March 14, 2026. Over 300 prints by Hokusai, Sharaku and others were set in motion with 3DCG and projection mapping across seven immersive spaces. The tour moved on to Hiroshima in summer 2026.
Achi Village's "Heavenly Night Tour" in Nagano Prefecture has welcomed over 1.2 million visitors. This article explores the rural revitalization success story leveraging Japan's No.1 starry sky certified by the Ministry of Environment. Discover why tourists flock here even in freezing temperatures, the synergy with hot springs, and global astrotourism trends.
Restaurant Kamakura Village opens each year from late January to the end of February at Kamakura no Sato in Iiyama, Nagano. Diners sit inside a real snow hut over a pot of Noroshi Nabe simmered in Shinshu miso, and after dark more than 20 huts are lit from within. The 2026 season ran from January 23 to March 1.
In 2026, Japan's luxury hotel industry is undergoing a major transformation. International brands are shifting from simply entering Japan to broadcasting Japanese cultural context globally. Discover how hotels are moving from traditional prestige-focused service to immersive experience-driven hospitality, featuring Aman, Andaz, Bulgari, and more.