National Dec 8, 2021
COVID patients in Japan recovering in robot-staffed hotels
by Kanoko Matsuyama
Some COVID-19 patients get a hotel booking — and can enroll in clinical trials during their stay — with their positive test results.
National Dec 5, 2021
Japan sends low-risk entrants from abroad to isolation at home
The government has secured 7,350 rooms around international airports for isolating entrants with risk of infection and plans to set aside an additional 2,000 or more rooms.
World Nov 29, 2021
U.S. bids farewell to Trump hotel that offered luxury — and access
During Trump's four years in office, the 19th-century Romanesque Revival-style hotel became a magnet for top donors, corporate lobbyists and foreign governments hoping to win influence.
Business Aug 11, 2021
Discounts for vaccinated people catch on at Japan's restaurants and hotels
At one traditional Japanese inn, the discounts have helped increase reservations after the establishment had to be temporarily closed at one point following the outbreak of the virus.
National Aug 1, 2021
Tokyo hotels struggle to offer usual hospitality to Olympics visitors
Hotels are unable to demonstrate the spirit of omotenashi, as Olympics-related guests have to follow specific rules as part of COVID-19 measures.
Business Jul 30, 2021
Japan's June jobless rate improved to 2.9% after virus emergency was lifted
by Keita Nakamura
Despite the improved numbers, a newly expanded state of emergency will cloud the employment outlook going forward.
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.
National Jul 10, 2021
More than 500 people continue to take shelter following a massive mudslide a week ago in central Japan, but not in school gymnasiums as is usually the case for evacuees.
Business May 12, 2021
Japanese hotels and travel agencies struggle as virus hits bookings
by Alex K.T. Martin
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.
National / Science & Health Apr 20, 2021
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.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 18, 2021
Boutique design hotels for the discerning staycationer
by Mio Yamada
Beautifully designed and reasonably priced, “On: Design” checks out four new hotels that offer out-of-the-ordinary stays.