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TRAVEL 3

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023
Kinki Nippon Tourist admits overcharging municipalities by up to ¥1.6 billion
The travel agency has said it will return the funds, overcharged on commissioned work related to COVID-19 vaccination programs, after the amount is finalized.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Feb 10, 2023
Justin and Kaori Sereni: 'Provide warm rooms, serve delicious food and choose comfortable beds'
It was a long time coming but in 2020 Justin Sereni realized a dream when he opened his own boutique lodge with wife, Kaori. The result is a cozy getaway on the border of Niigata and Nagano.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2022
Rail resumes between Russia and North Korea, with 30 horses on first train
A freight train carrying the Orlov Trotter horses left Russia's far east through the Khasan-Tumangan crossing, according to Russia's veterinary service.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2022
Confusing mix of policies sours start of domestic travel discount campaign
Prefectures have chosen differing kickoff dates and COVID-19 protocols, resulting in a baffling array of eligibility requirements.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2022
Recovery of Japan’s inbound tourism likely muted without Chinese visitors
Beijing's 'COVID zero' policy restricts travelers from leaving China u2014 far and away Japan's largest source of foreign tourist revenue.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 26, 2022
Isolation ends: Japan reopens its borders to the world
The coronavirus will not be going away and Japan must adapt to it. Isolation may be a temptation but it is a false hope.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2022
Tokyo’s travel promotion campaign to resume on Sept. 1
The subsidy on offer will be u00a55,000 per person per night for an overnight trip that costs u00a56,000 or more, and u00a52,500 per person for a day trip that costs u00a53,000 or more.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 31, 2022
Ryo Osera: 'Travelers want to experience local areas at a slower pace'
The guys behind the startup KabuK Style want you to take the same approach to travel as you would your Netflix account.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jul 24, 2022
Professionals-turned-pilgrims embrace Shikoku’s divine boredom
The Shikoku pilgrimage is known for its long stretches of nothing, which is exactly why these high-powered executives (now retired) took it on.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2022
Number of foreign visitors to Japan exceeds 100,000 for third consecutive month
Arrivals in the month of 120,400 were more than 10 times those of June 2021, but still down 95.8% from the same month in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2022
Heathrow goes from Europe’s gateway to U.K.’s travel nightmare
Heathrow is locked in yet another dispute with airlines after insisting they halt ticket sales during the lucrative school holiday season due to staff shortages at the airport.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2022
Once-spurned superjumbos return to skies as travel roars back
The superjumbo u2014 seen as heralding a luxurious new chapter for aviation with its onboard bars and whisper-quiet interiors u2014 was falling out of favor before the pandemic hit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2022
Europe's summer of discontent reveals travel sector labor crisis
Leading operators have flagged thousands of job openings across Europe, but the industry says European aviation as a whole has lost 600,000 jobs since the start of the pandemic.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 18, 2022
Travelers ask, 'Cash, what’s that?'
On a recent trip to England, Andrew Dodson, 35, and his wife, Erin, 32, who live in Traverse City, Michigan, had an unexpected problem: No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t spend the 700 British pounds they’d brought along.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2022
Japan to up domestic tourism subsidy when campaign expands in July
The amount will increase from u00a55,000 to as much as u00a58,000 per person, covering both accommodation and transportation fees, after the program is expanded nationwide.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jun 2, 2022
'Timeless travel' on the Seto Inland Sea
Whether it's a company retreat, family "workation" or a student getaway, the sustainability-focused Urushima Village offers a picturesque and relaxing option.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 12, 2022
When will Japan open to tourists?
Kanako Takahara joins to discuss when Japan might reopen to international tourism, and what form that reopening might take.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 23, 2022
Travel’s ‘great comeback’ has a price: chaos
In recent weeks, travelers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have endured long lines at airports, flight delays or cancellations, and plenty of frustration. Is this the new normal?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
Foreign arrivals in Japan 99% lower than pre-pandemic level in February
In February, the largest number of arrivals came from Vietnam with 2,600 people, followed by China with 2,400.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 7, 2022
Southern Europe grapples with the changing face of tourism
Both Greece and Italy are racing to fill job shortages as the pandemic forced workers abroad for better paying jobs or into different sectors with less uncertain prospects.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world