Kyoto: Foreign visits up, Japanese down
Kyoto's paradox is that as it succeeds in attracting more overseas visitors to its attractions, they become less attractive to Japanese visitors.
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Hawaii sees big jump in Japan visitors
Japan's extended holidays are providing a windfall for Hawaii this spring, helping to make up for last year's dropoff.
Japan: AirKitchen for vegan meals
Vegan food isn't easy to find in Japan, but a new service aims to make it easier.
Sapporo Snow Festival opens Thursday
Sapporo's annual snow festival kicks off this week with a lot to offer, especially for Star Wars fans.
Japan tourism sets a record—again
Looking ahead to the 2020 Olympics, Japan is already seeing a surge of new visitors.
Japan starts charging departure tax
International travelers will now pay the equivalent of $9 to leave the country, with limited exceptions.
Hosoya Sandwich, Sendai, Japan (Where Gumbo was #302)
Gumbo was found eating a burger at the famous Hosoyo Sandwich in Sendai, Japan.
ANA joins A380 club with flying turtles
ANA, Japan's #2 airline becomes its first to fly an A380, even as some other airlines start to phase them out.
Tokyo Disney to get Toy Story hotel
Like its sibling at Shanghai Disney, the new hotel will get a big boost from the upcoming premiere of Toy Story 4.
ANA adds Vienna, with Lufthansa links
Japan's ANA is starting non-stop service to Vienna, which it will use as a hub for connections to Lufthansa affiliates' European networks.
Kyoto gets Japan's first 'dispersed hotel'
A Kyoto hotel spreads its facilities over a neighborhood to give its guests an opportunity to experience local culture
ANA tests remote-control pushback tug
Remote-controlled tugs are starting to make inroads at airports in Japan and elsewhere.
First Dreamliner now a Japan exhibit
The first-ever 787 has found a final home at a Japanese museum, near where its wings and fuselage were built.
Oaso Station, Saitama Prefecture, Japan (Where Gumbo was #288)
Gumbo was at Oaso Station on the Chichibu Railway in Japan
Japan: New hostel is old sleeping car
Japan's roll of alternative lodgings grows again with a hostel created from former sleeping cars.