Business Dec 28, 2021
The government may seek criminal charges against two subsidiaries of major travel agency H.I.S. Co. that are suspected of fraudulently receiving tourism promotion subsidies.
Editorials Dec 17, 2021
The prospect of a recovery from COVID-19 and a vaccine and pills that can protect against future infection has prompted the Kishida government to restart the Go To Travel program.
National Dec 13, 2021
Japan to consider resuming Go To Travel at the end of January
The Go To Travel campaign has been suspended nationwide since Dec. 28, 2020, due to spreading COVID-19 cases.
National Nov 26, 2021
However, to prepare for a possible sixth wave of infections, the capital will strengthen its medical system for the year-end and New Year's holiday period.
National Nov 20, 2021
Go To Travel set to return as Japan seeks to boost economy and rescue battered sector
by Kazuaki Nagata
The government is currently ironing out details of how and when to resume the program, with an eye toward a January or February restart.
Business / Corporate Nov 19, 2021
Efforts to revive tourism expand to free bullet train rides for kids
If following the guidelines, kids between 6 and 11 can ride the Nozomi super-express for free for a limited time.
National Nov 16, 2021
New normal takes shape as Japan announces 'vaccine-test package'
by Ryusei Takahashi
Those showing proof of vaccination or a negative test result would be able to enter eating and drinking establishments as normal, even under a state of emergency.
National Nov 13, 2021
Japan's new economic stimulus package expected to exceed ¥40 trillion
Some policy measures will be funded by a budget for the next fiscal year starting in April. Additional fiscal spending could further dent the government's fiscal soundness.
National Nov 11, 2021
Japan's Go To Travel subsidy program to resume possibly in February
The tourism industry and local governments that were financially devastated by the pandemic have been calling for the Go To Travel program to be quickly restarted.
Business / Economy Oct 5, 2021
Japan's new tourism minister considers restart of troubled 'Go To Travel' campaign
The program, which began in July last year, helped boost domestic travel but was put on hold by the end of the year amid fears it would help the virus spread.
Business Aug 22, 2021
Number of private lodgings in Japan falls with demand lost due to virus
As of July 12, there were 18,578 registered vacation rental homes and apartments, compared with a peak of 21,385 in April 2020, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency.
Business Jul 21, 2021
Fan-free Olympics leaves hotels facing 1 million cancellations
by Yuko Takeo and Tamayo Muto
Adding to the industry's woes, COVID-19 contributed to a 57% jump in hotel bankruptcies in 2020 to the highest level since 2011.