Japan ready for 60M tourists?

Japan's tourism industry is set to close a record year with significant economic growth, increased visitor spending, and job creation.

Woman retires after 50 years running parliament barbershop.

A beloved barbershop in Japan's Diet building, run by Satoyo Kojika for over 50 years, will close this year.

Japan hot spring town restricts day visitors.

Ginzan Onsen is limiting day-tripper access to address overtourism and safety issues during the winter season.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito is 91.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, 91, cares for Empress Emerita Michiko, 90, and stays informed through newspapers and television news.

Asia’s film industry must integrate AI while preserving human creativity.

AI is transforming cinema by offering new possibilities but cannot replace the essential human spirit that defines true filmmaking.

Tokyo date night restaurants for every budget.

Finding the perfect date night restaurant in Tokyo can be challenging, but this list offers options for every couple and budget.

Tokyo's Super Mario Christmas decorations are impressive.

Marunouchi is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a Super Mario-themed event featuring art displays, a giant illumination, and themed merchandise.

Police investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama.

In Japan, police investigated a man dressed as Santa for handing out treats, promoting concerns over safety and public vigilance.

Christmas Eve needs to impress a date, not be silent.

In Japan, Christmas Eve is a romantic date night for couples, focusing on festive meals like KFC and strawberry shortcake.

Japan offers fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream.

Japan introduces "Lunch Charm Hand Cream," a soy sauce bottle-inspired moisturizer featuring soybean extract for smooth, non-sticky hydration.

Japan hits record 33.4M visitors in 11 months.

Japan set a new tourism record in 2024 with 33.4 million visitors, aided by a weak yen and November's arrivals.

Japanese city ending extracurriculars in middle schools.

Kobe will eliminate school-run extracurricular activities in public middle schools, replacing them with non-school affiliated programs by 2026.