After the pandemic led to tough restrictive measures in Japan, the country is back in the minds and eyes of international travelers. Meanwhile, exploring the Golden Route sees 63 percent of visitors exploring this most famous Japanese tour. Find out more about the Golden Route below and make plans to follow this iconic route. Explore the Golden Route in Japan in 2024...
Fans of Peter Pan and his friends can finally look forward to a treat at DisneySea in Tokyo, Japan. This comes as Disney reveals new details of the attraction heading to Fantasy Springs on June 6, 2024. The beloved fictional character was created by Scottish novelist and playwright, J.M. Barrie and is a free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never...
Since the end of the pandemic, Japan has soared in popularity with many travelers visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and other popular cities. While the country might still be on your bucket list, a new high-speed bullet train route has been launched to take travelers to a lesser-known area with many fascinating attractions. Those who want to learn more about Japanese...
Local officials in Gion, the popular geisha district of Kyoto, are now banning tourists from the streets and alleys in the area. The reason is the lack of cultural awareness and the subsequent bad behavior by the tourists. It also forms part of the overtourism that has been affecting Japan since the end of the pandemic. Kyoto officials to ban tourists from...
Japan has joined many other iconic tourist attractions in its fight against overtourism. To protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site, new rules are being implemented to combat overtourism. To this end, the country is adding a tourist fee for those visiting the iconic Mount Fuji. Japan to fight overtourism at Mount Fuji CNN reports that Mount Fuji, a popular site for...
As revealed by Disney, Tokyo DisneySea will open the all-new Fantasy Springs later this year. Meanwhile, the eighth port at Tokyo DisneySea is scheduled to open on June 6, 2024, and will be located between Arabian Coast and Lost River Delta. Moreover, the new attraction will have three areas inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios movies, Frozen, Tangled and...
While the US is cold and icy, Americans can look forward to an amazing spring if they head to Japan for the famous cherry blossom festival. The country has just released its official 2024 cherry blossom forecast, so get ready for some beautiful blooms. Here’s when you can expect to experience this iconic and beautiful time of year in Japan. Japan and its Cherry...
Interest in Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the spring of 2023 saw many visitors. Looking ahead to the spring of 2024, and interest is likely to be even stronger. However, the airline is making a plan with earlier seasonal starts and increased seat capacity. This will allow North Americans to take advantage and visit...
Japan Airlines has come up with an innovative scheme to reduce baggage weight and fly eco-friendly. While the airline cannot access enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reducing the weight of the plane will then reduce its carbon emissions. Read on to find out more about the Any Wear, Anywhere service. Any Wear, Anywhere on Japan Airlines In an effort to reduce...