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2024 Kanji of the Year Reveals the Dual Sides of Society
“金” (kin/kane), meaning “gold” or “money,” has been selected as the Kanji of the Year for 2024, painting a vivid picture of both triumphs and trials faced by Japan this year.
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Japan Becomes Surprisingly Affordable for Travelers
Travelers looking to experience Japan’s rich culture and lively cities now have more incentive to visit—the current exchange rate of the Japanese yen has made the country more affordable for international tourists.
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Japan Launches $35 Billion Bullet Train Cutting Time for Travelers
Japan unveiled its $35 billion bullet train line extension, reducing travel times and enhancing connectivity for both commuters and tourists. The infrastructure project, part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, is a game-changer for travel within the country.
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Japan Airlines Says, “Don’t Bring Your Luggage” – Travel Hands-Free in Japan!
Are you planning a trip to Japan and dreading the thought of hauling around heavy suitcases while navigating bustling train stations or scenic streets? Japan Airlines (JAL) has a solution that will transform the way you travel.
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No-Touch Ticket Barriers in Japan? JR East’s 10-Year Plan for Suica
JR East has announced an ambitious 10-year plan for its highly popular Suica platform, aiming to bring even more convenience to this “lifestyle device”.
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Alaska Air Group Launches Seattle as New Global Gateway with Nonstop Routes to Tokyo and Seoul
Launching in 2025, Alaska Air is teaming up with Hawaiian Airlines to launch exciting nonstop routes between Seattle and Tokyo Narita (NRT). Plus nonstop flights to Seoul Incheon (ICN).
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Can Japan Reach Its Pre-Covid Travel Numbers
Travel to Japan has bounced back, but is it going to reach the same heights of 2019?
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