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Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Foreign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay, the government said on Tuesday, as it plans a gradual opening from two years of Covid restrictions.
Japan set to waive some visa requirements in October to boost tourism: Nikkei

Japan set to waive some visa requirements in October to boost tourism: Nikkei

Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in October, exceeding pre-Covid levels

Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in October, exceeding pre-Covid levels

Thailand fears Japan's visa-free policy could be scrapped over increased overstaying

Thailand fears Japan's visa-free policy could be scrapped over increased overstaying

The number of Thais overstaying in Japan has increased sharply in recent years, raising concerns over a possible suspensionof visa-free travel policy from the Northeast Asian country.
March 15, 2024 | 03:46 pm PT
Japan saw record 2.79 mln visitors in February due to Lunar New Year boost

Japan saw record 2.79 mln visitors in February due to Lunar New Year boost

Japan welcomed 2.79 million visitors in February, a record for the month and the most for any month since the Covid-19 pandemic began, boosted by travel during Lunar New Year holidays.
March 19, 2024 | 05:11 pm PT
Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers

Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers

More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month, government data showed Wednesday in a major boost for its tourism sector.
April 17, 2024 | 03:53 pm PT
Japan town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists

Japan town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists

A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists.
April 26, 2024 | 06:20 pm PT
Japan town begins blocking Mt Fuji view from 'bad-mannered' tourists

Japan town begins blocking Mt Fuji view from 'bad-mannered' tourists

Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the country's most famous sight, Mount Fuji, after locals complained of bad behaviour by photo-hungry tourists.
May 5, 2024 | 01:10 am PT
Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

An online booking system for Mount Fuji’s most popular trail was announced on May 13 by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano.
May 13, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

A Japanese town began mounting a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on Tuesday, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists.
May 20, 2024 | 06:12 pm PT
Japan considers extending visa exemptions for Thais

Japan considers extending visa exemptions for Thais

The Japanese government has agreed to consider extending its current visa exemption for Thai nationals before the policy ends next year as scheduled, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
May 26, 2024 | 05:19 pm PT
Japan to build anti-tourist fence at Mount Fuji viewpoint

Japan to build anti-tourist fence at Mount Fuji viewpoint

A tall metal fence will be built to control unruly tourists who have annoyed locals at a popular Mount Fuji photo spot, a Japanese official said Thursday.
June 5, 2024 | 11:57 pm PT
Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden 'snack bars'

Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden 'snack bars'

Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from tourists -- until now.
June 11, 2024 | 06:17 pm PT
Japan aims to double foreign tourists despite overtourism concerns

Japan aims to double foreign tourists despite overtourism concerns

Japan's tourism chief said on Thursday its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year - more than double the current level - is well within reach, despite surging overtourism concerns.
June 20, 2024 | 06:15 pm PT
Japan attracts record 3.14 million June visitors as weak yen draws travelers

Japan attracts record 3.14 million June visitors as weak yen draws travelers

Japan set a record high for monthly visitors in June, official data showed on Friday, as its weak yen fueled a tourism boom that is becoming a key driver for the economy.
July 19, 2024 | 06:25 pm PT
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