Hokkaido

Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan and Mount Asahidake welcome Japan’s earliest autumn colours from late August, creating a prime 2026 foliage travel window

Japan’s wellness tourism market grows with hot springs, forest retreats and cultural travel, projected to reach USD 97.9 billion by 2034

Fukuoka, Yokohama and Sapporo rank among Japan’s most livable cities in 2026, combining sustainability, connectivity and quality urban living.

Hokkaido tourism surges as New Chitose Airport expands international connectivity, boosting access to Sapporo, Niseko, Otaru and Japan’s northern attractions.

Japan Rail Pass enters a two-tier pricing phase from October 2026 as overseas agency prices rise while official online fares remain temporarily unchanged.

Japan plans stricter permanent residency rules with stronger financial, language and integration requirements while maintaining its appeal for international travel

JAL and JR Hokkaido launch the HOKKAIDO LOVE! Hitomeguri-go train, offering scenic autumn rail journeys across Hokkaido from September 28 to November 4.

Japan welcomes more than 21.08 million international visitors in the first half of 2026 as China, South Korea, Taiwan and other Asian markets accelerate tourism, aviation and hospitality growth.

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kamakura see rising Russian tourism as better connectivity, easier travel access and affordable holidays boost Japan travel

Japan’s tourism shifts in 2026 as Chinese arrivals decline while visitors from South Korea, Taiwan, the US and Hong Kong drive spending

Hokkaido Japan Now Awakens in Autumn as Daisetsuzan and Asahidake Turn Into a Sea of Colour

Japan Inspires a New Era of Wellness Tourism as Kyoto, Hakone and Beppu Welcome Travellers Seeking Rest, Nature and Timeless Traditions

Fukuoka, Yokohama and Sapporo Lead Japan’s Most Livable Cities in 2026

Hokkaido Tourism Enters a New Era as New Chitose Airport Expands Global Connectivity, Welcomes Record Visitors and Opens Northern Japan to the World: Could This Be Asia’s Next Must-Visit Destination?

Japan Rail Pass Overseas Sales Enter a Two-Tier Pricing Phase from October as Agency Fares Rise but Official Online Prices Remain Temporarily Frozen with Advance Shinkansen and Limited-Express Reservations

Japan Now Tightens Its Long-Term Residency Framework with Stronger Financial and Language Requirements, Could This Be the Biggest Immigration Shift International Residents Have Faced in Years?

JAL and JR Hokkaido Unveil the HOKKAIDO LOVE! Hitomeguri-go Autumn Train for Scenic Rail Adventures: Could This Become Japan’s Most Beautiful Seasonal Journey?

Japan Reinforces Its Position as Asia’s Tourism Powerhouse as More Than 21 Million International Visitors Fuel Aviation, Hospitality and Regional Travel Growth: Is the Country Setting a New Global Benchmark for Inbound Tourism?

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kamakura and Japan Welcome a New Wave of Russian Travellers as Affordable Holidays, Easier Travel Access and Stronger Air Connectivity Drive Tourism Growth

Japan’s Tourism Landscape Transforms as China, South Korea, Taiwan, the United States and Hong Kong Reshape Visitor Trends, Chinese Arrivals Drop 56.4% and Record Tourist Spending Signals a New Travel Era—What’s Driving This Dramatic Shift?