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World's 1st immersive theme park to close in February, two years after opening

World's 1st immersive theme park to close in February, two years after opening

A theme park in Japan that billed itself as the world's first fully immersive attraction will close on Feb. 28, about two years after opening, its operator said.
Japan's winter tourism hit hard as China slashes 40% of December flights

Japan's winter tourism hit hard as China slashes 40% of December flights

Japan fears decline in Chinese visitors after government travel warning over Taiwan statement

Japan fears decline in Chinese visitors after government travel warning over Taiwan statement

World's 'most favorite country' plans to raise visa fees for international visitors

World's 'most favorite country' plans to raise visa fees for international visitors

Japan, voted as "world's most favorite destination" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors as early as fiscal 2026 amid an inbound tourism boom.
October 22, 2025 | 05:06 pm PT
World's 'most favorite country' named top pick of British tourists

World's 'most favorite country' named top pick of British tourists

Japan, voted the "world's most favorite country" by Condé Nast Traveler readers last year, is the top choice for British tourists in 2025 thanks to its high level of safety and diverse experiences, a new survey shows.
September 17, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
World's 'most favorite country' enjoys highest international tourist arrival growth

World's 'most favorite country' enjoys highest international tourist arrival growth

Japan, named the "world's most favorite country" last year by Condé Nast Traveler readers, posted the world's highest year-on-year growth rate in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025 along with Vietnam, 21%.
September 12, 2025 | 05:51 pm PT
Vietnam is global leader in tourism growth

Vietnam is global leader in tourism growth

Vietnam enjoyed the world's highest year-on-year growth rate in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025 along with Japan, 21%.
September 12, 2025 | 12:37 am PT
Vietnam beats Malaysia, Thailand to rank world's 4th fastest-growing tourist destination

Vietnam beats Malaysia, Thailand to rank world's 4th fastest-growing tourist destination

Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world, according to statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
August 29, 2025 | 03:20 pm PT
World's 'most favorite destination' eyes 60 million foreign visitors in 2030

World's 'most favorite destination' eyes 60 million foreign visitors in 2030

Japan, voted the "world's most favorite destination" last year, aims to welcome 60 million international visitors by 2030, a 50% increase from the current figure.
August 15, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
World's 'most favorite destination' eyes 40 million foreign visitors in 2025

World's 'most favorite destination' eyes 40 million foreign visitors in 2025

Japan, voted as world's most favorite destination last year, is on track of receiving 40 million international visitors by the end of this year, fueled by global events, weakened yen and diverse travel experiences.
August 6, 2025 | 04:55 pm PT
Inflation, hotel prices curtail 'Golden Week' travels in world's most favorite destination

Inflation, hotel prices curtail 'Golden Week' travels in world's most favorite destination

Japan's annual "Golden Week" holiday period gets into full swing Saturday, but inflation and hotel prices sent soaring by record inbound tourism have left domestic travelers less eager to pack their bags.
May 4, 2025 | 04:36 pm PT
Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in world's most favorite destination

Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in world's most favorite destination

Young women standing idly around a park in Tokyo's west suggest that a giant statue of Godzilla is not the only attraction for a record number of foreign tourists.
April 20, 2025 | 04:52 pm PT
World's favorite destination crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace

World's favorite destination crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace

Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled an unprecedented tourism boom.
April 17, 2025 | 04:30 pm PT
Japanese airport welcomes record 20 million foreign passengers

Japanese airport welcomes record 20 million foreign passengers

Narita International Airport recorded more than 20 million foreign passengers last year, the highest figure since its opening in 1978, according to the Narita International Airport Corp. (NAA).
February 3, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Record number of Vietnamese tourists visit Japan, again

Record number of Vietnamese tourists visit Japan, again

The Japan National Tourism Organization said there were again a record number of Vietnamese visitors to the Northeast Asian country in 2024.
January 23, 2025 | 04:40 pm PT
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