NIPPON
 
The Japanese tourism ministry plans to strengthen financial support for town development efforts by municipalities that utilize historical tourism resources in fiscal 2026, which starts in April.
The ministry intends to provide subsidies to a wide range of municipal governments working o...

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NIPPON
 
The number of foreigners entering Japan rose 15.4 pct from the previous year to 42.43 million in 2025, marking a record high for the second straight year, preliminary government data showed Friday.
The annual tally exceeded 40 million for the first time since records began in 1950. The I...

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CONNECTING TRAVEL
 
Rollout begins at Narita in February, followed by Kansai
Emirates will extend its Chauffeur-Drive service to two additional airports in Japan, expanding on its existing offering at Haneda Airport (HND) to provide more passengers with seamless premium ground transfers.
 
The Du...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Overseas travel from Japan is projected to continue rising in 2026, albeit at a slower pace due to the weak yen, with nearby Asian destinations favored as more affordable, according to a recent survey by major travel agency JTB Corp.
Meanwhile, the number of domestic trips is expect...

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NIPPON
 
The annual number of foreign visitors to Japan came to some 42.7 million in 2025, up from 36,870,148 in the previous year, exceeding 40 million for the first time, tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Spending by foreign visitors also hit a record high, ...

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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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