Japan invests in attracting digital nomads with new subsidies
The Japan Tourism Agency is launching a new initiative to attract digital nomads to the country.
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Beyond Tokyo and Osaka – new initiative aims to boost tourism to Western Japan
A coalition of local governments in Western Japan has launched the "Western Golden Route" initiative.
Tourist apprehended for upskirt voyeurism in Kyoto
A 30-year-old Taiwanese investor was arrested by police in Kyoto on the 4th of February on suspicion of attempted voyeurism.
Nintendo earnings take a hit – lack of new games blamed for downturn
Nintendo recently held its third-quarter financial results briefing, revealing lower than expected sales of both consoles and games.
Nintendo reveal date for next Switch 2 update
Nintendo plans to reveal more information about the Switch 2 console as part of a new Nintendo Direct video.
Overtourism leads to parking fees doubling at popular Mount Fuji viewpoints
Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture will implement new parking fees at popular tourist spots from April 2025.
Tokyo police bust Kabukicho brothel catering to foreign tourists
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department made a significant arrest, taking down the operator of a brothel that specifically targeted foreign tourists.
Otaru replaces Dazaifu as national heritage site in unprecedented move
Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs has removed a site from the prestigious Japan Heritage list for the first time.
British tourist arrested in Japan for assaulting convenience store clerk over plastic bag
A dispute over a plastic bag charge escalated into a violent altercation in Sapporo, Japan, leading to the arrest of a 48-year-old British tourist.
Shoplifting by foreigners on the rise in Japan – drugstores becoming main target
Japanese drugstores are facing a growing challenge: organized shoplifting by foreign nationals.