Japan

'Adventurous' enquiries for Japan and US offer cruise agents hope following stuttering start to wave

Demand for 'adventurous' destinations is keeping cruise specialists interested even though booking levels across the board are generally lower than in previous years

Inside Travel reveals its new rebrand – and the secret to curating Asia adventures

InsideAsia and InsideJapan offer cultural adventures that have been shaped by people. And no two cultural adventures are the same. They each take in the unique highlights that will excite individual clients, the hands-on cultural moments that offer a window into local people’s worlds, and of course, plenty of time to soak up everyday local life.

Foreign Office extends methanol poisoning warning to Mexico and Japan

Mexico and Japan among placed on warning list, which reflects existing guidance for Laos, Thailand and Vietnam

Japan's rail news and national park heritage in the spotlight

Updates to its rail offering, a celebration of its historic national parks and shoulder season travel will be talking points for the Japan National Tourism Organisation at this year’s WTM London

Inside Travel to step up agent incentive programme in 2026 ahead of new summer push

Asia specialist has been running a £25,000 cultural adventure promotion this year

Explora Journeys looks to attract 'yet-to-cruise' customers with debut Asia programme

Between September 2027 and May 2028, Explora III will visit 28 countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia

Tui to open first hotel in Japan by the end of the decade

Tui Suneo Otaru will be easily accessible from Sapporo by train

The operator switching focus from over- to under-tourism

Discover five lesser-visited regions in a top-trending destination – they have the necessary tourist infrastructure, are crowd-free and score highly for authentic experiences

Inside Travel Group launches Agent Insider programme with £25,000 trip incentive

’We’re prepared to put our money where our mouth is,’ said head of trade sales Gabo Quiros, with the group also offering 10 agent places on InsideJapan small group tours

Five ways to sell Okinawa to first-time and repeat visitors to Japan

A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, here’s how to bring this Japanese destination to life

The simple hack to save your clients money on a tour of Japan

Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more authentic experiences.

‘Our long-term vision is to be a global cultural experience specialist’

Inside Travel Group’s co-founders tell Gary Noakes about new investment and exciting additions to its programme

'Travel and tourism gets a bad rep – it's time we fought back against the negatives'

’As an industry, we must challenge the current narratives around travel and tourism," writes Chris Crampton, chair of the Pata UK and Ireland, for TTG

‘More to Japan than cherry blossoms’, tourist board insists in message to agents

Agents will be fundamental in positioning Japan as a year-round destination and to avoid overcrowding, Japan National Tourism Organisation boss Airi Motokura tells TTG at WTM London

'An exciting next phase of growth': Inside Travel Group attracts £20 million in fresh investment

The group, which operates the InsideJapan and InsideAsia brands, has partnered with B Corp specialist investor Piper and Japan’s sovereign wealth fund Cool Japan Fund

Booking Asia? Here’s why you can rely on Inside Travel Group

Get beneath the surface of Asia with Inside Travel Group’s cultural adventures that combine the big sights, cultural experiences and slices of local life.

First Class Holidays launches Japan and inks sports tour partnership

Long-haul specialist First Class Holidays adds Japan to its range and teams up with Sports Tours International to offer add-on packages for competitors

G Adventures lifts age ceiling on under-40s tours and reintroduces Tibet

Adventure specialist adds new 2025 trips to its Classic range, which had previously only been available to travellers aged up to 39

Disney Cruise Line to offer first Japanese holidays in 2029 with new ship

Disney has confirmed a joint venture in Japan, which will see it operate a branded cruise ship there from early 2029

Race Across the World prompts Wendy Wu Tours to hike Japan capacity

Operator adds 17 new Japan departures for the autumn season following a more than 50% increase in Japan bookings over the past eight weeks

Windstar to return to Alaska and Japan with new ship

The small-ship line last sailed in the two destinations in 2023 prior to moving Star Breeze to be a year-round ship in Tahiti

Alastair Donnelly: 'We want to target the right trade partners as we grow our Asian destinations'

Inside Travel Group co-founder tells TTG about the group’s plans to ramp up its trade focus and capitalise on South Korea’s emergence as an in-demand destination

The trip agents will want to sell while Japan is booming

Specialist’s new bullet train-inspired itinerary will take your clients off the beaten track, while not sacrificing time in the classic favourites.

How Kyoto intends to tackle its cherry blossom crowds

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins in late March, presenting unique challenges for Kyoto, the country’s most iconic springtime destination.