TOKYO, Nov 17 (NHK) –
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in October more than doubled from the previous month. Government officials credit the surge to a weaker yen and a further easing of anti-coronavirus border controls.
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in October more than doubled from the previous month. Government officials credit the surge to a weaker yen and a further easing of anti-coronavirus border controls.
The Japan National Tourism Organization estimates that 498,600 people arrived from overseas last month.
Visa-waivers were reinstated for tourists and other short-term visitors from certain countries from October 11th. Individual travel is also allowed, whereas previously tourists needed to be registered with groups.
People from South Korea were most numerous at 122,900. Second was the United States with 53,200, followed by 36,200 from Hong Kong and 35,000 from Taiwan.
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Foreign visitors to Japan double over one month
NHK – Nov 17
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in October more than doubled from the previous month. Government officials credit the surge to a weaker yen and a further easing of anti-coronavirus border controls.
Tokyo on foot | Yanesen
japan-guide.com – Nov 17
On this day trip, we explore the district of Yanesen, a classic example of one of Tokyo’s downtown areas, or shitamachi, located close to Ueno park.
Japan is finally ready to welcome back cruise ships
Stuff – Nov 16
Japan will lift a more than 2 1/2-year ban on international cruise ships that was imposed following a deadly coronavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Diamond Princess at the beginning of the pandemic.
Japan’s Buddhist temples open ‘shukubo’ doors to tourists
taiwannews.com.tw – Nov 09
For centuries, holy men, pilgrims and nobles journeyed the sacred paths that crossed Japan in search of knowledge and enlightenment. At the end of a long day tramping the mountain paths, they invariably sought out an “otera,” or temple, to rest their weary bodies.
My First Japanese Onsen Experience
Gabriel Traveler – Nov 06
Exploring the peaceful hot spring town of Zao Onsen in northern Japan and talking about my first time going to a Japanese onsen (hot spring).
Japan resumes international passenger shipping
plenglish.com – Nov 05
The departure of the first ferry from the Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, to Busan, South Korea, marked the resumption of Japan’s international maritime passenger transportation, suspended in 2020 as a preventive measure against Covid-19, local sources reported.
Japan’s long-awaited Ghibli Park is now open
CNN – Nov 02
Fans of Studio Ghibli have yet another reason to travel to Japan. A new theme park dedicated to the popular animation company’s productions is finally open in Aichi prefecture, less than an hour from Kyoto by train.
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