Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru visited the Japan Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo venue in Osaka on January 19 to ( read original story ...)
Japan wants more travelers, but Kyoto signals it’s had enough
Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million travelers by 2030. However, Kyoto's new plan to increase overnight accommodation ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas Is Launching Direct Flights To Sapporo Just In Time For Peak Ski Season
Qantas will offer direct season flights from Sydney to Sapporo's New Chitose Airport (the 100th destination in the carrier's network). ( read original story ...)
Subway station directly connected to Osaka Expo venue opens
S/ Station staff / Departing now!Yumeshima Station connected to the 2025 World Expo venue opened on the Osaka Metro ... ( read original story ...)
Lonely sunfish in Japan gets cardboard human friends
Staff members believe the sunfish stopped eating when the aquarium was temporarily closed because it was lonely. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns against Russia halting economic exchange centers
Japanese government-backed institutions in Russia that have for 30 years supported bilateral economic exchanges and interactions could be suspended following an apparently punitive decision by Moscow. ( read original story ...)
Calling all snow lovers: Qantas is launching direct flights to Sapporo, Japan
Got the snow bug? Qantas today announced that - just in time for the northern hemisphere's next snow season - it will be running flights directly to Sapporo, one of Japan's best ski regions. ( read original story ...)
Trade delegation to Osaka to attend four exhibitions
THE business delegation attending the five-day trade mission to Osaka, Japan, this February will have the opportunity to take part in four prominent exhibitions ( read original story ...)
Japan November machinery orders beat forecast on strong factory investment
Japan's core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts' forecast, government data showed on Monday, signalling a recovery in capital expenditure ahead of a ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to become Qantas’ 100th destination with arrival of new direct flights to Chitose Airport
Qantas has announced direct seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo, making it the only carrier to operate a nonstop connection. ( read original story ...)
How will new stadium, redevelopment transform central Tokyo’s ‘last prime location’?
The waterfront area of Chuo Ward in Japan's capital is crowded with office buildings and condo towers. Near the mouth of the Sumida River is ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas’ new route from Sydney to Sapporo to meet Aussie demand for Japan ski slopes
Exclusive: Australians’ obsession with skiing has paved the way for travellers to get a new, faster route to fly and get on Japan’s renowned white powder faster. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shrine Hosts Icy Ritual for New Year Blessings
In Tokyo, participants braved frigid conditions at the Kanda Myojin Shrine for a traditional Japanese ritual aimed at purifying the soul and ushering in good health for the new year. Clad in minimal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sakura or Cherry Blossom Season Forecast for 2025, Starting in Tokyo
Japan's Sakura or cherry blossom season is always eagerly awaited by tourists, but unfortunately the pink blooming phenomenon is short-lived. ( read original story ...)
Leading airline launches direct Manila-Sapporo flights, strengthens ties with Japan
Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched its first-ever direct flight from Manila to Sapporo on Thursday, becoming the only airline offering non-stop service between ... ( read original story ...)
Signs of Hawaiian life in the universe
Did you spot a sign of Hawaiian life on your travels? To submit photos, check out our new, simple online submission form at staradvertiser.com/signs. You must fill out all required fields in order to ... ( read original story ...)