News Archive - Japan Travel News
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Monday, 19th July 2010
A new high-speed rail service could help travellers to Japan get to the centre of Tokyo from Narita International Airport in just over half an hour.
Friday, 9th July 2010
There are many places in Japan ideal for hiking as well as the traditional route to the top of Mount Fuji, travellers have been advised.
Why not check out a Japanese pod hotel on a trip to the country? Capsule accommodation can be found all over Japan and is particularly popular in Tokyo.
Student on summer trip to Japan talks about her trip for college travel blog.
Tuesday, 27th April 2010
Four electric taxis are being trialled on the streets of Tokyo.
Thursday, 18th March 2010
Japan's famous cherry blossom blooming season makes March and April ideal months for a holiday to the country.
Friday, 5th February 2010
The true highlights of a holiday to Japan could appear mundane on first thought.
Friday, 22nd January 2010
A trip to Tokyo or the former capital of Kyoto has been described as having something for all tastes when it comes to a holiday.
Wednesday, 20th January 2010
Japan could be a great place for those on a gap year to jet off to.
Tuesday, 5th January 2010
Japan has been praised as a great place to take a honeymoon.
Tuesday, 22nd December 2009
A memorable trip to Japan could require some planning - and now may be the perfect time to begin.
Monday, 21st December 2009
Flights to Japan need not cost the Earth.
Monday, 16th November 2009
A Japanese ski resort has been hailed as a well-kept secret.
Monday, 9th November 2009
Japan is becoming a popular destination for British skiers.
Wednesday, 28th October 2009
Brits are increasingly looking to save cash by going on long-haul breaks to Asia.
Friday, 16th October 2009
A new bicycle simulator is to go on sale in Japan, Honda has revealed.
Friday, 9th October 2009
Japanese astronauts can choose from 29 native dishes on the International Space Station.
Thursday, 17th September 2009
29 railway stations in Japan are to be fitted with brand new LED lighting in a bid to boost people's mood.
Wednesday, 16th September 2009
Visitors to Japan may find that using the country's famous bullet train may allow them to explore a wide range of places in just a couple of weeks.
Monday, 14th September 2009
The Japanese island of Yakushima is an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Friday, 11th September 2009
Japan launched its latest spaceship yesterday, which is now on its way to the International Space Station.
Friday, 28th August 2009
Festival set to showcase the interesting world of Japanese arts.
Thursday, 6th August 2009
Japan could be an ideal place for families with children to take a holiday.
Friday, 31st July 2009
A pair of pants belonging to a Japanese astronaut are to be tested by scientists.
Tuesday, 28th July 2009
The interesting culture of Japan has long fascinated the British, it is noted.
Flying pass for Asia could help eastern tourists save cash.
Monday, 20th July 2009
Travel writer enthuses about Tokyo, calling it a futuristic and varied place to visit.
Monday, 13th July 2009
One food writer has called Osaka the greatest city to eat in across the world.
Tuesday, 7th July 2009
The Japanese Emperor has arrived in Canada for a 21 day tour of the country.
Wednesday, 20th May 2009
Visitors can find Tokyo's best hamburgers - with a local twist - in the fashionable district of Harajuku, if one writer is to be believed.
Tuesday, 19th May 2009
The area of Japan known as Ura-Nihon is a "hitchhiker's paradise" and perfect for those who like meeting new people, one travel writer states.
Tuesday, 28th April 2009
Japan has announced it is to suspend visa-entry for Mexican nationals attempting to enter the country.
Monday, 27th April 2009
Narita Airport in the Japanese capital Tokyo has begun testing passengers for swine flu following an outbreak of the condition in Mexico.
Thursday, 9th April 2009
A ban on people riding bicycles with two children is to be lifted, the National Police Agency (NPA) has announced.
Thursday, 2nd April 2009
Speed limits on Japanese roads could soon be changed following a review by the National Police Agency (NPA).
Wednesday, 18th March 2009
More than 130 All Nippon Airways (ANA) flights were cancelled following industrial action by pilots, it has emerged.
Wednesday, 11th March 2009
Japan's famous bullet trains will begin offering broadband services to their passengers from March 14th, it has emerged.
Monday, 2nd March 2009
This month will see record reductions in toll fees on Japan's highways as the government launches a new system for taxing motorists.
Thursday, 26th February 2009
Jazz lovers visiting downtown Tokyo may want to keep an eye out for a unique taxi service that plays jazz tunes while taking passengers of 90-minute tours of the city.
Monday, 23rd February 2009
Heavy snowstorms have disrupted train services and led to flight cancellations across Japan, local authorities have reported.
Thursday, 19th February 2009
The number of people using bicycles to get around Japan's towns and cities is on the rise, new research has found.
Wednesday, 11th February 2009
Japan has been named the best holiday destination in the world by Wanderlust Travel Magazine.
Wednesday, 7th January 2009
Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa has spoken of his excitement about his first trip into space.
Wednesday, 31st December 2008
Around 60 flights to and from airports in Hokkaido have been cancelled today (December 31st) as a result of heavy snowfall, it has been reported.
Monday, 29th December 2008
The New Year travel plans of thousands of people in Japan were disrupted by a glitch in the computer system on which the country's bullet trains rely.
Thursday, 18th December 2008
Passengers travelling on Japan's bullet train system from next year will be able to hook up to the internet during their journey.
Winter flights between Japan and Alaska have resumed following the intervention of Alaskan governor and former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Wednesday, 17th December 2008
The original model of Japan's famous bullet trains has been retired after 44 years of service.
Thursday, 11th December 2008
Rail passengers running to catch their trains at Tokyo station will be doing a lot more than just saving time.
Monday, 8th December 2008
Moves are afoot to limit the number of taxis driving around some areas of Japan, it has been revealed.