Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture.

The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January surged 40.6 percent from a year earlier to a record 3.78 million, as ...

The number of inbound visitors is estimated to have risen 40.6% from a year before to 3,781,200, exceeding 3 million for the ...

Japan has 16 fixed national holidays throughout the year. However, in 2026 there will be 17, due to a rule that if an ordinary working day falls between two holidays, it becomes a “bonus” holiday.

Japan saw its highest monthly number of foreign visitors to date in January, mainly due to a jump in the number of Chinese ...

Japan was the top cross-border destination for Chinese tourists during the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday through Feb. 4, ...

The Tohoku region has become an increasingly popular destination among tourists from countries and regions that observed the ...

Japan has surpassed Thailand to become the top destination for Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday thanks to ...