https://www.alojapan.com/1250072/japans-stunning-little-known-epic-walking-trail/ Japan’s stunning, little-known epic walking trail #JapanTrips #trips Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size In Japan, Fudai is famously the town that survived. When the tsunami of March 2011 struck, the wall of water that bore down on the coastal settlement of 2600 residents was more than 23 metres high – about the height of a seven-storey building – but it …

https://www.alojapan.com/1250030/what-are-some-must-sees-in-japan-over-three-weeks-2/ What are some must-sees in Japan over three weeks? #JapanTrips #trips We have booked flights to Japan for a three-week trip. Other than the flights, our trip is a blank canvas. Can you suggest some must-sees for a couple in their 60s? We would love three to four days on a beach at the end.C. Denovan, Melbourne, Vic Autumn colour in Kyoto.Credit: iStock You’ll probably be …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249980/international-terminal-opens-at-kobe-airport-weekly-charters/ International terminal opens at Kobe Airport, weekly charters #AsahiShimbun #Japan #JapanTrips #NationalReport #news #trips Kobe Airport will begin international flight operations on April 18, marking a major shift from its domestic-only status to boost the city’s tourism and economy. With routes to five cities across China, South Korea and Taiwan, the expansion establishes the airport as a new gateway for the growing number of tourists visit…

https://www.alojapan.com/1249929/what-are-some-must-sees-in-japan-over-three-weeks/ What are some must-sees in Japan over three weeks? #JapanTrips #trips We have booked flights to Japan for a three-week trip. Other than the flights, our trip is a blank canvas. Can you suggest some must-sees for a couple in their 60s? We would love three to four days on a beach at the end.C. Denovan, Melbourne, Vic Autumn colour in Kyoto.Credit: iStock You’ll probably be …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249849/higher-costs-may-lead-to-decreased-traveller-numbers-for-japans-golden-week/ Higher costs may lead to decreased traveller numbers for Japan’s Golden Week #GoldenWeek #JapanTrips #JTBCorporation #TravelTrendsReport #trips Japanese travel agency JTB Corporation reports that the number of citizens going on domestic trips for Golden Week could drop in the face of a higher cost of living. Analysts at JTB pointed out that numbers could decrease by around 6.9 percent from 2024’s total, putting the number of vacationers at ar…

https://www.alojapan.com/1249806/the-ultimate-long-haul-holidays-for-2024/ The ultimate long-haul holidays for 2024 #hearstholidays #JapanTrips #traveledit #trips India’s Golden Triangle features on the bucket list of many travellers. Comprising Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, each city offers a glimpse into India’s rich cultural heritage, from the bustling streets of Delhi and some of India’s most famous landmarks, the Red Fort and Qutub Minar. Jaipur is known for its palaces and vibrant markets and …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249753/brighton-fan-kazuo-sobajima-says-japan-trip-was-extra-special/ Brighton fan Kazuo Sobajima says Japan trip was extra special #JapanTrips #trips Sobajima, known as Charlie, chatted to Albion chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber at a fan event in Tokyo on Sunday. He has since contacted Barber to say thank you for the club’s visit – and to explain why it was so special for him. He told Barber: “I used to live in Brighton …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249371/day-trip-to-japans-beautiful-mt-takao/ Day trip to Japan’s beautiful Mt. Takao #JapanTrips #Mt.TakaoJapan #Mt.TAKAOTOKYO #TakaoTokyo #TokyoMountain #TokyoMountainTakao #trips View from Mt. Takao (Photos by Ichiro Katayanagi) In the Kanto Plain, one of the go-to places for hiking is Mt. Takao in Hachioji City. Every year, this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. If you’re stationed anywhere in the Kanto Plain, getting there is…

https://www.alojapan.com/1249340/japan-emperor-explores-his-symbolic-role-in-trips-to-mourn-war-dead-10/ Japan emperor explores his symbolic role in trips to mourn war dead #ImperialCoupleIwojima #JapanEmperorIwojima #JapanImperialCoupleTravel #JapanImperialFamily #JapanNews #JapanTrips #trips As Japan’s Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories of the conflict and work for peace in his role as a “symbol” of the country n…

https://www.alojapan.com/1249308/eight-of-the-best-destinations-to-visit-this-easter-from-cyprus-to-japan/ Eight of the best destinations to visit this Easter, from Cyprus to Japan #JapanTrips #trips Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249280/7-great-places-to-visit-where-the-u-s-dollar-is-strong/ 7 Great Places to Visit Where the U.S. Dollar Is Strong #JapanTrips #trips If Afar’s Where to Go in 2025 list is inspiring your trip planning, we have good news: Even though it’s weakened a bit, the U.S. dollar is still strong in a lot of our favorite destinations. This means your money will stretch to cover luxury hotels, treks, and other experiences that might otherwise be out …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249248/economic-turbulence-shakes-u-s-airlines-as-travel-demand-falters/ Economic turbulence shakes U.S. airlines as travel demand falters #airlines #airports #DonaldTrump #JapanTrips #tourism #travel #trips #u.s. CHICAGO/NEW YORK – U.S. airlines were flying high less than two months ago on talk of a new golden age, as strong travel demand and tight industrywide capacity raised the prospect of a multiyear profit boom. But U.S. President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs and a crackdown on government spending have upend…

https://www.alojapan.com/1249223/japan-travel-just-got-a-lot-more-expensive-but-heres-why-australians-will-keep-going-4/ Japan travel just got a lot more expensive. But here’s why Australians will keep going #JapanTrips #trips In the current, pre-during-post-maybe-during-again world of US tariffs we inhabit, the AUD is doing it tough against most major currencies. It’s just risen from an almost 20-year low against the USD and buys around 63 American cents. It hasn’t been this low against the euro since a brief period in 2020, and before that you …

https://www.alojapan.com/?p=1249185 Best Things to Do and See in Tokyo in May # tokyo in may festivals #JapanTrips #Tokyo In May #trips Is May a good time to visit Tokyo? The beginning of May is marked by Golden Week, one of the major holiday periods in Japan. May is a month full of activity. The weather and temperature are pleasant; gardens and parks are full of spring leaves, making it perfect for sightseeing and strolling. It is …

https://www.alojapan.com/1249145/avoid-u-s-travel-or-take-burner-devices-canadian-organizations-tell-staff/ Avoid U.S. travel or take burner devices, Canadian organizations tell staff #canada #DonaldTrump #JapanTrips #PersonalInformation #Privacy #republicans #trips #u.s. Some major public institutions in Canada, including a pension management firm and a leading hospital, are advising staff against traveling to the U.S., marking a greater erosion in the country’s longstanding trust with its neighbor. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, one…

https://www.alojapan.com/1249108/countries-id-skip-and-go-back-to-after-visiting-all-7-continents/ Countries I’d Skip and Go Back to After Visiting All 7 Continents #antarctica #australia #BusinessInsider #continent #continents #country #europe #FirstTime #Italy #JapanTrips #NextTime #SeveralTime #spain #TriedAndTrueFavorite #trips #Vanuatu #year I had high expectations for my trip to Japan, but I think I’d skip the country next time I head to Asia. My final trip of the year was to South Korea and Japan, where I traveled by bicycle t…

https://www.alojapan.com/1248770/wakkanai-japan-is-for-travelers-who-want-to-leave-the-crowds-behind/ Wakkanai, Japan Is For Travelers Who Want to Leave the Crowds Behind #asia #HiddenGems #International #JapanTrips #JohnSemley #nation #Standard #ThrillistEditorial #travel #trips As the light dimmed over Sōya Bay, the town itself seemed practically vacant. In this part of Japan, there was none of the near-constant, throbbing energy that permeates a city like Tokyo. There were no bamboo forests or blossoming sakura or roving gangs of spotted d…

https://www.alojapan.com/1248719/safety-and-convenience-how-the-shinkansen-changed-japan/ Safety and Convenience: How the Shinkansen Changed Japan #JapanTrips #rail #Shinkansen #transportation #trips In October 2024 Japan’s Shinkansen “bullet trains” mark their sixtieth birthday. A look back at the high-speed network focuses on its incredible safety record and the changes it has brought to Japanese society. Zero Fatal Passenger Accidents From the very first run of the Tōkaidō Shinkansen on October 1, 1964, until the present day, t…

https://www.alojapan.com/1248665/sakura-welcome-dome-2025-in-japan-march-1-april-14-planetarium-blossoms-without-worries-about-weather-or-pollen/ Sakura Welcome Dome 2025 in Japan March 1 – April 14: Planetarium blossoms without worries about weather or pollen #CherryBlossomJapan #CherryBlossomPlanetarium #CherryBlossomTokyo #JapanTrips #SakuraPlanetarium #SakuraWelcomeDomePlanetarium #trips (Photo by Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd. Courtesy of Japan Travel.) Starting on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, all five Konica Minolta Planetariums in Japan—located in Yurakucho, Ikebukuro, …

https://www.alojapan.com/1248608/the-jr-pass-for-families-enjoy-traveling-around-japan-together-japan-experience/ The JR Pass for families: Enjoy traveling around Japan together! | Japan Experience #JapanTrips #trips For oversized luggage (160 cm and above in total dimensions), a reserved seat and access to the oversized luggage area are required on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen line that goes out from Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka and beyond. These reservations are included with the pass and can be changed at will, making dealing with bringing …