Taiwanese star's death in Japan puts spotlight on medical care for foreign tourists, flu shots
The death in Japan of Taiwanese celebrity Barbie Hsu, reportedly from complications triggered by the flu, has caused ...
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Sakai knives a cut above for foreign visitors to Japan
The global popularity of blades forged in the western Japan city of Sakai is on the rise, with foreign tourists helping to ...
Can Japan solve its growing overtourism crisis?
Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.
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Japan’s tourism boom presents a special challenge for Kyoto
The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...
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Japan hopes to lure tourists to national parks with 'goshuin' stamps
The Japanese government recently launched an initiative it hopes will encourage foreign tourists to venture off the beaten ...
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Japan's 7-Eleven hooks tourists, boosts spending on onigiri and more
TOKYO -- 7-Eleven convenience stores have become a can't-miss destination for many international tourists in Japan for ...
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Inbound tourists hooked on Japan's 7-Eleven, doubling their spending
TOKYO -- 7-Eleven convenience stores have become a can't-miss destination for many international tourists in Japan for ...
Sakai knives hand forged in Japan a chef’s favourite and a hit with overseas tourists
Forged and sharpened by hand based on centuries of tradition, Sakai's knives are used widely by chefs. Sales to overseas ...
Editorial: Amid inbound surge, Japan must shift tourism's focus from quantity to quality
Increasing visitor numbers alone could undermine the appeal of Japan's tourist destinations. It's time to pivot toward ...
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Japan welcomes record-breaking 3 million foreign tourists in March
Spending by visitors to Japan in the first quarter of this ... With the yen offering greater value to foreign visitors, tourists spent more, particularly on shopping and accommodation.
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Japan sets sights on wealthy visitors to increase consumption
The government has set a goal of having foreign tourists spend 5 trillion yen ($35.6 billion) a year in Japan and increasing their per capita spending. Although increasing numbers of tourists have ...
Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy more buying power.