Shibuya ward in Tokyo has introduced on-the-spot fines for littering as it responds to growing pressure from rising visitor numbers and increasing waste in public spaces. The new system applies to streets and parks in […]
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A severe tropical storm battered Okinawa and south-western Japan on June 2, injuring 15 people and prompting calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people due to flooding and landslide risks. Storm Jangmi also
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A fountain show at Tokyo Aqua Symphony at Odaiba Marine Park has opened to the public. The name reflects the concept of harmony between Tokyo’s waterfront scenery and the fountain’s choreography, music, and LED lighting
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1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, has announced the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand’s first property in Japan. Barry Sternlicht is Founder of 1 Hotels and
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The Tokyo Marathon 2025 that took place on 2 March last year, generated an estimated US$100 million (JPY 155 billion) in incremental consumer spending over three days, according to new analysis from the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI). More
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the website “GO TOKYO Gourmet” to showcase Tokyo’s diverse food attractions to domestic and overseas visitors. Content is available in Japanese and English. The website features articles and videos about Tokyo’s
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The Park Hyatt Tokyo where Sofia Coppola’s movie ‘Lost in Translation’ was filmed, has reopened on 9 December, following a 19-month restoration, marking the most comprehensive renewal in the landmark’s 30-year history. Park Hyatt Tokyo
Kato Pleasure Group, the hotelier behind Michelin-recognised FUFU Japan’s collection of refined small luxury resorts, has announced the opening of its ninth location, FUFU Tokyo Ginza. Located at the iconic Ginza 1-chome intersection (and directly
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Japan’s capital city has welcomed a new chapter in luxury hospitality with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo, the brand’s first hotel in the country. The debut of this iconic property brings together a striking blend
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Alaska Airlines begins daily service from Seattle to Tokyo Narita with its first intercontinental route, marking a major milestone in the airline’s expansion into international long-haul travel. Operated in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, the new
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for 12 consecutive years, has officially launched direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul, connecting the two vibrant cities with three weekly services. The new route will operate
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Turkish Airlines has unveiled its largest lounge outside Turkey at Narita International Airport in Tokyo. The lounge offers travelers a blend of Turkish hospitality and Japanese elegance. This marks the airline’s seventh overseas lounge, providing
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