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3 Nov 2016
Foreign tourists seek out the unexpected

Rather than stick to traditionally famous sightseeing destinations in Japan such as Hakone and Nikko, an increasing number of foreign tourists are taking in unusual sights that even local residents may not be aware of.

This move toward unexpected sightseeing spots is attributed to people sharing information online about places they have enjoyed while visiting this country.

A 64-year-old tourist from Sydney who joined a tour in Tokyo exuberantly exclaimed, “This is like a magical cave full of jewels.” The tourist was speaking in front of an escalator inside Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, a commercial complex in the Jingumae district of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.(THE-JAPAN-NEWS.COM)

31 Oct 2016 Foreign visitors to Japan top 20 million

Japan's tourism ministry says the number of foreign visitors to the country this year exceeded 20 million on Sunday for the first time. This surpasses last year's record of about 19.7 million. NHK

13  Jun 2015  Kuroda: Japan growth back above potential in summer

The Japanese economy is highly likely to return to growth exceeding potential in summer or later, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Friday. 

The economy is recovering moderately as a trend, with the positive cycle steadily in place, he told a news conference. The trend is expected to continue despite negative impacts from the April consumption tax hike from 5 percent to 8 percent, he said.(The Japan News)

7  June Volcanic eruption spews smoke in southern Japan

A volcano in southern Japan has erupted, spewing a huge column of smoke into the sky.
 

Mt. Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture erupted on Friday. Ash clouds from one of its 2 craters reached a height of 4,500 meters.(NHK)

2 June Jellyfish aquarium reopens in Yamagata

An aquarium known for its jellyfish exhibits has reopened in a new building in the northeastern prefecture of Yamagata.

Visitors lined up at the entrance of Kamo Aquarium in the city of Tsuruoka on the Japan Sea coast from early Sunday morning. The operator of the aquarium opened the gate about an hour and a half earlier than usual.

The facility holds the Guinness World Record for housing more kinds of jellyfish than any other aquarium.. (NHK)

31 May Tourists rate Tokyo top city

Tokyo was voted the world's most satisfying tourist city for 2013, according to a poll by online travel site TripAdvisor. Tokyo came in first of 37 major world cities for overall satisfaction based on tens of thousands of online reviews by travelers.

 That top spot should be a boost for the still struggling tourist industry in Japan. It will surely encourage more travelers to come to Japan in the coming year. (Japan Times)

29 May  Japan plans to allow longer stays for wealthy tourists

Japan is working on a plan to extend the maximum stay for foreign visitors who meet certain income and asset requirements to one year, aiming to encourage spending and real estate investment.

Under the current system, foreigners who come to Japan for tourism may stay up to 90 days. By raising this cap for well-off visitors, the government hopes to attract investment in real estate such as vacation homes and condominiums, as well as make it easier to visit scenic spots in areas outside Tokyo and Kyoto.  (telegraph.co.uk )

27May   Tokyo Disneyland conjures up flashy new nighttime show

Oriental Land gave reporters a sneak peek Monday of a night show it will introduce later this week at its Tokyo Disneyland resort.

 "Once Upon a Time" projects famous scenes from Disney's "Cinderella" and "Beauty and the Beast" animated films onto the 51-meter-tall Cinderella's castle. It also includes matching music, as well as fireworks. (Nikkei )

May 24  Japan succeeds in world's 1st bluefin tuna spawning in onshore tank 

Japan's Fishery Research Agency said Friday that it has succeeded in bluefin tuna spawning and securing fertilized eggs in large onshore fish tanks at a research institute in the southwestern city of Nagasaki.

It was the world's first-ever successful bluefin tuna spawning at an onshore dedicated facility that can control water temperature and day length, and suggests potential for stable aquafarming, according to the independent administrative agency.  (Jiji Press )

May 24   Japan succeeds in satellite launch

Japan's space agency has launched an H-2A rocket carrying an earth observation satellite that can help survey areas hit by disasters. The satellite was put into orbit at the scheduled time.The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, says the rocket lifted off at 12:05 PM on Saturday from Tanegashima Space Center, southwestern Japan.

The 24th version of the H-2A rocket released "Daichi-2" into orbit about 16 minutes after the launch.

The new satellite can detect objects as small as 3 meters on the earth's surface, an improvement from the 10-meter capability of its predecessor. (NHK )

Apr 29  Narita, Haneda airports packed with Golden Week travelers

Around 45,000 travelers are expected to depart on overseas trips from Narita and Haneda airports by Tuesday night, airport officials said. (Japan Today )

Apr 24 Visitors to Japan hits record 1.05 million in March

 The estimated number of visitors to Japan in March jumped 22.6 pct from a year earlier to 1,050,500, a record monthly high, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. (Jiji Press )

Apr 29  Narita, Haneda airports packed with Golden Week travelers

Around 45,000 travelers are expected to depart on overseas trips from Narita and Haneda airports by Tuesday night, airport officials said. (Japan Today )

Apr 24 Visitors to Japan hits record 1.05 million in March

The estimated number of visitors to Japan in March jumped 22.6 pct from a year earlier to 1,050,500, a record monthly high, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. (Jiji Press )

Apr 29  Narita, Haneda airports packed with Golden Week travelers

Around 45,000 travelers are expected to depart on overseas trips from Narita and Haneda airports by Tuesday night, airport officials said. (Japan Today )

Apr 24 Visitors to Japan hits record 1.05 million in March

The estimated number of visitors to Japan in March jumped 22.6 pct from a year earlier to 1,050,500, a record monthly high, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. (Jiji Press )