Japan

Typhoon Hagibis prompts Foreign Office warning

Storm expected to hit mainland Japan at the weekend

The Abta Travel Convention: Day 3 highlights

All the highlights from the Abta Travel Convention

Japan’s prime minister, Hello Kitty and all the top stories from the first two days of the Abta Travel Convention

Abta Travel Convention to go ahead despite Cook collapse

Abta CEO Mark Tanzer said the convention would be the perfect forum to discuss the ramifications for the travel sector of the collapse of Thomas Cook

Japanese hotel brand makes debut in the UK

Prince Akatoki will be the first luxury hotel of many for Prince Hotels

Japan floods spark Foreign Office travel warning

Thousands displaced following torrential rains

Temples and tea ceremonies in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture

From Wajima lacquerware to Kutani porcelain Madeleine Barber discovers why the region has earned the nickname the "kingdom of craft"

InsideAsia Tours to add new destinations for 2020

Operator’s InsideJapan brand set for bumper 18 months with the country hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Olympic Games

Japanese lifestyle retailer Muji opens hotel in Tokyo

Ever wondered what a hotel would look like if designed by one of Japan’s most famous lifestyle brands? Now you can stay in one and get the full Muji experience

Japan demand inspires Railbookers to introduce new rail journeys

Railbookers has become the latest operator to look to capitalise on booming demand for Japan with its first Japanese rail tours

Thomas Cook China to set up Japanese DMC

Move aims to grow Cook’s share of inbound tourism from China

Banyan Tree announces first hotel in Japan

Luxury operator will make Japanese debut in Kyoto in 2022

Registration open for 2019 Abta Travel Convention in Tokyo

The event in October will coincide with the Rugby World Cup

Four Seasons plans third hotel in Japan

The project sees the luxury group open a beachfront property on the island of Okinawa

Japanese luxury hotel brand sets sights on UK expansion

The company has taken over the Arch in London for its first hotel under new Prince Akatoki brand

Top 10 2019 adventure travel hot spots revealed

This is where one operator believes adventurous travellers will be heading next year

Four cycling trips in Asia

It’s time to get a different perspective on Asia. Ellie Ross rounds up cycling tours to suit different clients’ tastes

WTM 2018: Japan eyes the prize

With the Rugby World Cup taking place across 12 cities in Japan in 2019, Madeleine Barber takes a look at how the destinations are preparing to enter the spotlight

Luxury travellers look for help creating Instagram-worthy content

New Virtuoso Luxe Report also highlights that 2019 will be the year of ’ultra-personalisation’

Saga unveils inaugural South Korea and Japan tour

The trip will include a visit to the demilitarised zone where the leaders of North and South Korea held their historic summit in April

Instagram-worthy hotels to boost clients' digital kudos

In the age of Instagram, keeping up with the Joneses has gone digital. Chloe Cann uncovers Insta-worthy properties to help your clients find hashtag heaven

Japan to host 2019 Abta Travel Convention

Japan has been announced as the venue for Abta’s 2019 conference

BA to resume Osaka service

The carrier last flew to the Japanese city in October 1998

Typhoon Jebi: Thousands left stranded at Japanese airport after fierce storm

More than 3,000 were evacuated from offshore Kansai International airport, which serves Japan’s second city Osaka, after Typhoon Jebu swept across Japan’s main island on Tuesday