National Oct 29, 2020
Under the travel promotion program, bookings have been skewed toward luxury hotels rather than cheap ones, as guests take advantage of the discount.
National Oct 29, 2020
Hawaii to exempt Japanese travelers from quarantine starting Nov. 6
Around 15,000 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Hawaii.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 24, 2020
Social media creators take advantage of the subsidized Go To campaigns
by Patrick St. Michel
The government’s Go To Travel campaign prompted plenty of skepticism ahead of its debut in July. Understandably so — new cases of COVID-19 infections were back on the upswing at that time and the whole push to help support the country’s ailing tourism industry ...
National Oct 23, 2020
Tokyo to start tourism subsidy program exclusively for residents
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched its own travel subsidy program Friday, offering Tokyoites discounts of ¥5,000 per person for a one-night stay costing ¥6,000 or more at hotels and inns in the capital. The program can be used along with the national government's Go To ...
National Oct 21, 2020
Foreign visitors drop 99% from year earlier for sixth straight month
The Japanese government is expected to come up with a plan by the end of the year to revive the number of foreign visitors, officials say.
National Oct 21, 2020
Okinawa warns of COVID-19 risk from traditional drinking custom
The otori practice sees participants drink awamori distilled liquor, a specialty of the prefecture, in turn from the same glass at ceremonies and gatherings.
Business Oct 21, 2020
Over 25 million overnight stays covered by Go To Travel campaign
The government allocated ¥1.35 trillion for the initiative, estimating it would be used for 73 million overnight stays and 48 million day trips.
National / Social Issues Oct 20, 2020
Hawaii hopes to loosen COVID-19 restrictions for Japanese travelers
by Ryusei Takahashi
Last year more Japanese travelers flew to the island than nationals of any other destination besides other U.S. states, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
National Oct 20, 2020
Japan and China could seal deal this month on business travel restart
Short-term travelers will be exempted from having to enter 14-day self-isolation upon arrival, providing they follow hygiene measures and submit negative test results.
Business / Corporate Oct 19, 2020
Major travel agency JTB to close 20% of outlets in Japan amid pandemic
As COVID-19 fears cause pain across the travel industry, rival H.I.S. Co. is also planning to shutter a third of its domestic outlets.
Business / Corporate Oct 18, 2020
Travel agency JTB selling chat system to reduce hotel staff and guest contact
The system can also translate 109 languages, enabling smooth communication with foreign guests in their mother tongues.