“I do not think enough information and advice is available in other languages for foreign visitors,” said Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan Travel. “At the moment, things …
“I’m thinking of raising the fee,” Kiyomoto said. “I would like foreign people to pay US$30 or so, and then Himeji residents to pay about US$5.” The mayor added that …
Japan recently introduced a Digital Nomad Visa that allows foreigners from 49 countries to live in the country for six months. But before they pack their bags, they may want …
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and …
Motomochi mentioned littering, crossing the road with busy traffic, ignoring traffic lights, trespassing into private properties. She isn’t unhappy though – 80 per cent of her customers are foreign visitors …
More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month, government data showed on Wednesday, as tourists flocked to see its famous cherry blossoms and …
Meanwhile, China’s central bank has been on an easing trajectory, with its latest decision in February cutting 25 basis points from banks’ five-year loan prime rate (LPR), the largest shave …
There are numerous tales of geisha having their way blocked by groups of tourists as they took photos, of the women having their kimonos tugged and the delicate ornaments in …
In January 2023, Rene Redzepi announced the closing of his world-famous Copenhagen dining room Noma – the five-time winner of the World’s 50 Best restaurant list and one of the …
It is also his first Japanese solo show outside Tokyo, his birthplace and the home of his gallery and art business, Kaikai Kiki; and a love letter to the art …