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

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.

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

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 ...