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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2020
Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses
In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2018
Japan marks new record as foreign visitors top 30 million in 2018
The figure, eclipsing the previous record of 28.69 million set in 2017, was weighed down by a number of natural disasters that hit the country this summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 28, 2016
Japan Inc. tiptoes onto LGBT bandwagon
Businesses are increasingly showing support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as Japan comes to acknowledge LGBT needs and concerns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2016
Japan Tourism Agency asks spa operators to accept tattooed foreign tourists
The Japan Tourism Agency has asked spa operators to allow tattoo-sporting foreign tourists into their facilities in a bid to get more overseas visitors experiencing the nation's onsen.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2015
ASDF chopper sparks serious breach of runway safety at Naha Airport
Three aircraft were involved in a severe breach of runway safety at Naha Airport in Okinawa on Wednesday, prompting the Japan Transport Safety Board to launch an investigation into what it said was a near accident.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2013
JTA heralds start of 10 million tourists a year era
With the number of foreign visitors finally returning to predisaster levels, the Japan Tourism Agency unveiled Friday its new promotion strategy to draw 10 million travelers this year.

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High-end tourism is becoming more about the kinds of experiences that Japan's lesser-known places can provide.
Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?