Japan

Red Savannah sets sights on doubling villa sales through trade

Red Savannah’s COO reports record growth for the operator amid plans to enhance its trade partnerships and product portfolio

Experienced Kate Samuel and Sue Livsey join Inside Travel Group

Kate Samuel appointed senior Japan tailor-made product manager, while Sue Livsey takes up newly-created head of InsideAsia role with B Corp company

Mandarin Oriental announces new resort for Setouchi region

Mandarin Oriental, Setouchi will comprise of three properties across a trio of Japanese islands, joined by a yacht tour

The Japanese region that hopes to tempt travellers from the Golden Route

Toyama prefecture, in Japan’s Hokuriku region, combines natural beauty and craft culture with commitments to sustainable and regenerative tourism.

Wendy Wu Tours secures extra Japanese cherry blossom departures

Four additional tours for the ’sold out’ cherry blossom season will depart in March next year

Travel Counsellors enlists TV star for new social media campaign

Sara Davies will travel around Japan for three weeks on a trip designed by Travel Counsellor Cathy Chapman, producing content that will be shared on Travel Counsellors’ social media channels

Holly Brown appointed BDM at InsideJapan and InsideAsia

Inside Travel Group said Brown had ‘vast’ travel and sales experience in Japan, South Korea and other south-east Asian destinations

Asia specialist secures 30% extra Japan capacity for 2024 and 2025

Wendy Wu Tours has upped its Japan capacity by 30% for the next couple of years

Typhoon Lan hits Japan prompting FCDO travel warning

The Foreign Office has called on Brits to monitor the advice issued by local authorities and follow instructions

Wendy Wu Tours adds 50 new departures to Japan next year

The tour operator announced on Tuesday (11 July) that, following extensive work with Tokyo’s government, it has added 50 new departures for next year

Rising in the East: How Japan is bouncing back

A sold-out spring looks set to be followed by all-out autumn as travel to Japan bounces back in 2023 with plenty of well-founded optimism among the trade

Finnair to increase UK and Japan schedules next summer

Finnair will add more capacity to the UK and Japan next summer as demand rises

The holiday that's like Narnia for your wellness-loving clients

Experiencing wellbeing hotspots during Japan’s off-season places the destination in a completely new, enchanting light.

Japan poised to end all remaining Covid travel restrictions

Requirement to provide evidence of vaccination against Covid-19, or a recent negative test for the virus, will end on Saturday (29 April)

InsideJapan predicts 2023 to be its 'busiest-ever year'

InsideJapan carried around 2,000 guests across self-guided trips and small group tours during the cherry blossom season

Back on track: new ways to experience Tokyo as Japan gets back to business

After a prolonged closure, Tokyo has much to shout about, from new hotels to the coolest toilets in the world

Japan confirms date for removal of final Covid requirement

Japan will end all Covid traveller restrictions next month, making it one of the last nations to allow free movement again

Skyscraper-top Bulgari Hotel Tokyo becomes the group’s eighth property

Views from 40 floors up and Italian-meets-Japanese decor grace the new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, the collection’s eighth hotel worldwide.

Transform a trip to Tokyo with these bespoke luxury experiences

Discover Tokyo Luxey’s memorable tours in Tokyo, which can’t be found elsewhere and promise a truly unique experience in Japan

The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka to welcome guests this summer

The 167-key property will open in June, featuring six restaurants and bars, a fitness studio, spa, club lounge and meeting facilities

Matt Spiller to leave InsideJapan and InsideAsia after 14 years

Spiller to take up new role with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Tourism Tokyo unveils new trade training modules

The new additions come as Japan marks its reopening and to encourage traveller dispersal outside of the city limits

InsideJapan halts spring blossom enquiries owing to 'incredible demand'

Specialist operator is focusing on ’underrated months’ later in the year for customers to travel

Discover Japan’s secret epicurean destination

Japan’s Oita prefecture has not just crafted a perfect blend of flavours in its culinary scene but it’s also struck a perfect balance with nature – it’s a dream destination for eco-conscious, luxury clients seeking a gastronomic experience