What is needed to bring back freedom of movement
As Japan struggles to find a way to resume normal life and international travel, a lesson could be learned from Taiwan's approach.
Another body blow for the frequent-flyer class
There will have been about 6 million fewer European flights in 2020 compared with 2019, according to air traffic management organization Eurocontrol. That’s a 55% decline.
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
One outcome of the pandemic has been renewed interest in domestic travel. Here’s how to take advantage of the Go To campaign, plus tips to stay safe.
The facility hopes to offer an escape from the realities of life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Many lines across the nation are taking part in the scheme, which allows rail users to collect designs from different regions.
Japan's 'campervangelist' extolls the benefits of life on the road
Ikuma Nakagawa has set up a hub in Ishikawa Prefecture for people traveling around Japan by campervan
Desserts and cakes are always a welcome distraction, perhaps now more than ever. The New Otani Hotels group of hotels in Tokyo, Makuhari in Chiba Prefecture and Osaka is running an early summer sweets fair campaign until June 30, with matcha, melon and chocolate ...
The suspended traveler’s reading list
Travel writing can change your life, or at least nudge it in a different direction. In these troubled times, it can also console and inspire.
Immerse yourself in these top travel Instagram accounts
While on lockdown, Instagram gives us the chance to travel vicariously — to get lost in beautiful landscapes, to peer into destinations and gaze in wonder at the adventures that await once we are all free to explore the world again.
'Children of the Mist' delves deep into the spiritual allure of Shikoku's Iya Valley
Inspired by the comments of Japanologist Alex Kerr, Shintaro Miyawaki photographs not just the natural beauty of Iya Valley, but people's past and present interaction with it.
As coronavirus cases mount, is it still safe to travel to Japan?
Practical information for travelers about the outbreak of coronavirus in Japan and what to do if you're planning on visiting.
