JAPAN TIMES
 
Japanese ingredients, particularly eggs and milk, are increasingly being promoted to meet growing demand from foreign visitors.
A 2024 survey on inbound consumption trends by the Japan Tourism Agency found that the most common expectation before visiting Japan, cited by 82.2% of res...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Foreign-language babysitting services for foreign tourists are beginning to take off in Japan, driven by demand among wealthy families who wish to enjoy aspects of Japanese culture that may be difficult to experience with young children.
Some services also provide hands-on programs f...

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HURRIYET DAILY NEWS
 
Türkiye’s interest in Japan is experiencing a remarkable surge, with the number of Turkish visitors reaching record levels.
Visa‑free travel for up to 90 days, newly launched direct flights and the powerful influence of social media have combined to fuel an unprecedented ris...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
With Japanese travelers also likely to be subject ...

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Tours of off-limit areas such as airports and plants around Tokyo have been garnering attention. Organizers are hoping their unique tours will satisfy a variety of enthusiasts.
In September, tour participants visited the Ota Incineration Plant in the waterfront area of Ota Ward, Toky...

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SCREEN DAILY
 
Japan is to showcase its film industry and push for more international co-productions as the country of honour at Cannes’ Marche du Film in 2026.
After being announced during the opening ceremony of Tokyo International Film Festival on Monday, Japanese executives and Marche executi...

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INTELLINEWS
 
Japan is witnessing a wave of interest in lodging taxes, with 92 municipal governments reportedly considering the introduction of levies on hotels and traditional ryokan inns, according to a recent Kyodo News survey.
The nationwide survey, conducted between June and July, gathered r...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan's summer holiday travel rush got underway Saturday, with many shinkansen bullet train services and flights fully booked as people returned to their hometowns or set off on domestic and overseas vacations.
JR Tokyo Station was crowded from the early morning as all seats on the N...

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BANGLADESH PRATIDIN
 
Japan has adopted a basic policy to implement a new residency qualification system for foreign workers, set to begin in April 2027. The move aims to replace the controversial technical intern training program and attract skilled labor from abroad through structured skill dev...

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ANTARA NEWS
 
Bali Governor Wayan Koster, on Thursday, received a visit from Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akiko Ikuina in Denpasar City, where they explored more avenues to strengthen cooperation in tourism and education.
In a statement from his office, the governor no...

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