https://www.alojapan.com/1249851/inside-japans-new-ufo-hotspots/ Inside Japan’s New UFO Hotspots #JapanTourism #tourism UFO stands for unidentified flying object, unless you prefer the more current terminology of UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomena, or unidentified aerial phenomena). Tourism built around UFOs is not a new concept. Venues from Roswell, New Mexico, to Rendlesham Forest, UK, invite starry-eyed tourists to examine the scenes of reported landings and extraterrestrial encounters. Kofu, Japan,< …

https://www.alojapan.com/1248610/foreign-visitors-to-japan-hit-record-in-march/ Foreign visitors to Japan hit record in March #asia #biz #Japan #JapanBroadcastingCorporation #JapanTourism #news #nhk #NhkWorld #NHKWORLDPREMIUM #NhkWorldTv #NHKWorld #Nuclear #PublicBroadcaster #RadioJapan #tech #tourism #world The number of foreign visitors to Japan in March hit an all-time high for the month. The weaker yen is a factor drawing travelers. The Japan National Tourism Organization estimates nearly 3.5 million visitors arrived…

https://www.alojapan.com/1247670/japan-tourism-topics-by-jnto-5/ Japan Tourism Topics by JNTO #JapanTourism #JapanTourismMarch #JapanTourismTopics #JapanTravelNews #JNTOTourismJapan #tourism [New Open]1. Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, the Epitome of Luxury Hotels, Opening April 3 Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the world. The …

https://www.alojapan.com/1245539/japans-oita-aims-to-lure-tourists-with-renamed-hello-kitty-airport-32/ Japan’s Oita aims to lure tourists with renamed “Hello Kitty Airport” #Japan #JapanHelloKitty #JapanNews #JapanOita #JapanTourism #OitaAirport #OitaTourism #tourism Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan, host to a Sanrio character theme park, plans to temporarily pitch its airport as “Hello Kitty Airport” in hopes of luring tourists visiting the country for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka who are eager to travel furth…

https://www.alojapan.com/1245495/india-japan-strengthen-tourism-ties/ India, Japan strengthen tourism ties #JapanTourism #tourism   India and Japan are stepping up efforts to deepen tourism cooperation through targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity and cultural exchange. During the 4th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Tourism Cooperation, both nations discussed a range of strategies to boost bilateral tourism, with a particular focus on spiritual and educational travel. A major …

https://www.alojapan.com/1244598/japan-spring-welcomes-visitors-with-cherry-blossoms-at-narita-airport-koi-colorfully-contrast-pale-pink-petals/ Japan Spring Welcomes Visitors with Cherry Blossoms at Narita Airport; Koi Colorfully Contrast Pale Pink Petals #JapanTourism #tourism &#13; &#13; The Yomiuri ShimbunWeeping cherry blossoms vividly bloom alongside koi swimming in the pond in front of Terminal 1 at Narita Airport on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 12:05 JST, April 12, 2025 NARITA, Chiba – Weeping cherry trees are in full bloom at the garden in front of Narita Airport Terminal 1, …

https://www.alojapan.com/1243587/india-japan-explore-expansion-of-tourism/ India, Japan explore expansion of tourism #4thJointWorkingGroup(JWG)MeetingOnTourismCooperation #IndiaAndJapanExplore #INDIAJAPANRELATIONS #JapanTourism #tourism Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Sekhawat and Director General Mugdha Sinha with the Japanese delegation, after the 4th JWG meeting on Tourism Cooperation between the two countries. | Photo Credit: X/@tourismgoi Initiatives like promoting Buddhist sites in India for Japanese…

https://www.alojapan.com/1243548/india-japan-explore-ways-to-boost-tourism-ties-travel/ India, Japan explore ways to boost tourism ties | Travel #BuddhistSites #India #Japan #JapanTourism #NewDelhi #tourism New Delhi, India and Japan have explored ways to boost tourism ties, with focus on promoting Buddhist sites to Japanese tourists and improving air connectivity. India, Japan explore ways to boost tourism ties The Fourth Joint Working Group Meeting on Tourism Cooperation between India and Japan was held on April 8 in New Delhi…

https://www.alojapan.com/1242171/the-best-ryokans-for-an-authentic-trip-to-japan-2/ The best ryokans for an authentic trip to Japan #hotels #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTravel #travel There are countless reasons to visit Japan, but warm hospitality, unmatched design, and rich culture are just a few topping the list. And where better to draw all these elements together than at one of the nation’s many ryokans? Roughly translating to “inn”, ryokans lie at the heart of Japanese culture, known for their home-cooked …

https://www.alojapan.com/1241798/japans-oita-aims-to-lure-tourists-with-renamed-hello-kitty-airport-31/ Japan’s Oita aims to lure tourists with renamed “Hello Kitty Airport” #Japan #JapanHelloKitty #JapanNews #JapanOita #JapanTourism #OitaAirport #OitaTourism #tourism Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan, host to a Sanrio character theme park, plans to temporarily pitch its airport as “Hello Kitty Airport” in hopes of luring tourists visiting the country for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka who are eager to travel furth…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241615/human-washing-machine-debuts-at-expo-2025-osaka/ Human Washing Machine debuts at Expo 2025 Osaka #Expo2025Osaka #ExpoJapan2025 #ExpoJapanOsaka #HumanWashingMachine #HumanWashingMachineExpo2025Osaka #JapanTourism #tourism (Photo by Science Inc.. Courtesy of Japan Travel.) Visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka will be able to experience one of the most talked-about attractions in the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion: the “Future Human Washing Machine.” Unveiled for the first time during a preview event in lat…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241567/will-japan-eliminate-tax-free-sales-to-tourists-completely/ Will Japan Eliminate Tax-Free Sales to Tourists Completely? #DutyFreeShopping #JapanTourism #TaxFreeShopping #tourism In 2026, Japan will change how it processes tax-free sales for tourists who shop in the country. However, several voices across the political spectrum here say that the country should change the system again – by getting rid of it altogether. Lawmaker: “Foreigners with leeway” shouldn’t get away tax-free Picture: Unseen Japan…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241480/japans-oita-aims-to-lure-tourists-with-renamed-hello-kitty-airport-30/ Japan’s Oita aims to lure tourists with renamed “Hello Kitty Airport” #Japan #JapanHelloKitty #JapanNews #JapanOita #JapanTourism #OitaAirport #OitaTourism #tourism Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan, host to a Sanrio character theme park, plans to temporarily pitch its airport as “Hello Kitty Airport” in hopes of luring tourists visiting the country for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka who are eager to travel furth…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240745/into-the-ghibli-verse-5-places-in-japan-that-feel-straight-out-of-anime/ Into The Ghibli-Verse: 5 Places In Japan That Feel Straight Out Of Anime #BestGhibliInspiredPlacesInJapan #DestinationsNewsTimesNow #GhibliAI #GhibliChatgpt #IndiaToJapan #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTouristSpots #JapanTravel #Ponyo #RealLocationsThatInspiredStudioGhibli #StudioGhibli #tourism 5 Places In Japan That Feel Straight Out Of An Anime. Credit: ghiblicollection.com Studio Ghibli’s films have a way of pulling you into worlds that feel…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240695/suica-cards-japan-set-to-return-enjoy-cashless-convenience/ Suica Cards Japan Set To Return: Enjoy Cashless Convenience #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTrips #TravelCards #trips Suica card, Nagano, Japan | Image credit: Terence Toh Chin Eng/Shutterstock We have good news for those travelling to Japan! The extremely popular and convenient Suica card is poised to make a triumphant comeback in Japan this autumn. After a production halt due to a global chip shortage, the convenient electronic money card will o…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240430/japans-oita-aims-to-lure-tourists-with-renamed-hello-kitty-airport-29/ Japan’s Oita aims to lure tourists with renamed “Hello Kitty Airport” #Japan #JapanHelloKitty #JapanNews #JapanOita #JapanTourism #OitaAirport #OitaTourism #tourism Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan, host to a Sanrio character theme park, plans to temporarily pitch its airport as “Hello Kitty Airport” in hopes of luring tourists visiting the country for the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka who are eager to travel furth…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240091/japans-hotel-stays-hit-record-high-in-feb-with-inbound-tourism-surge/ Japan’s hotel stays hit record high in Feb with inbound tourism surge #JapanCherryBlossoms #JapanHotelStays #JapanTourism #JapanTourismAgency #tourism People take pictures with the cherry blossoms at the Chidorigafuchi palace moat in Tokyo March 30, 2025. (PHOTO / AP) TOKYO – The number of overnight stays at hotels and inns across Japan reached an estimated 48.33 million in February, surpassing the same month last year by 1 percent and…