Japanese hotels and travel agencies struggle as virus hits bookings
According to a Japan Tourism Agency survey, more than 40% of respondents in the hotel business said reservations dropped by over 70% between January and May this year.
Aged like fine wine? Reviving the forgotten culture of vintage sake
Fine wine is not the only thing that gets better with age, and a venture firm hopes to prove that by reviving the long-forgotten culture of Japan's homegrown vintage sake.
Lodging houses used as morgues in Japan create unease among residents
The "corpse hotel" business has emerged in Japan as a consequence of the aging of its population, but also reflects the weakening of family and community ties.
Boutique design hotels for the discerning staycationer
Beautifully designed and reasonably priced, “On: Design” checks out four new hotels that offer out-of-the-ordinary stays.
Japanese luxury resort operator Hoshino eyes U.S. hot spring potential
The 107-year-old company famed for retreats in beautiful locales aims to open its first location on the U.S. mainland in the next three to five years.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo to be rebuilt in anticipation of tourism recovery
While the traditional upscale hotel has a high profile, it faces intensifying competition with foreign-brand luxury hotels and others.
Small hotels diversify to stay afloat as pandemic crushes tourism
The Go To Travel subsidy campaign run by the government, hailed by some as helping revive the tourism industry, didn’t do much to benefit some cheaply priced inns.
Japan juggles power struggles, hotel woes and what to do with repurposed ATM spaces
The unusually cold winter this year is putting a strain on power utilities nationwide.
Some industry officials say the Tokyo Games are indispensable for their survival, while others say they are concerned over the current situation rather than the fate of the sporting event.
The cumulative number of workers in the accommodation industry who have been fired or seen their employment contracts not renewed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic has topped 10,000, the labor ministry said Tuesday. The accommodation sector followed the manufacturing, restaurant and ...
Nagano Prefecture, home to many spa and ski resorts, saw the most hotel closures with 12, followed by Tokyo with 11.
Business failures may surge in Japan with emergency virus declaration
According to Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd., around 100 companies have gone bust each month since September.
