Japan Monthly Tourism Numbers Return to Pre-Covid Level
More tourists came to Japan in October than in the same month in 2019 before the pandemic, a
2023-11-15 16:22
Japan Inflation Outpaces Expectations Ahead of BOJ Decision
Japan’s consumer inflation outpaced expectations in data published hours ahead of the central bank’s policy decision, casting some
2023-09-22 09:19
China Helps Tourism in Japan Edge Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
The number of foreign visitors to Japan recovered to 86% of pre-pandemic levels in August with Chinese tourists
2023-09-20 16:23
Tourist Arrivals to Japan Recover to 78% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
The number of foreign visitors to Japan topped 2 million for a second consecutive month in July, recovering
2023-08-16 16:25
Return of Tour Groups From China Seen Boosting Spending in Japan
Chinese tour groups have been noticeably absent from the flocks of travelers returning to post-pandemic Japan. That’s about
2023-08-11 06:18
Norway Tourism Gets Boost From Foreigners on Krone
Norwegian tourism is thriving after a weaker krone made the famously expensive Nordic country cheaper to visit and
2023-07-28 18:29
Weak Yen Now the Key to Stronger Currency and BOJ Pivot Later
Japanese policymakers and business leaders appear far more sanguine about the recent slide in the yen than they
2023-06-28 06:26
Talent Shortages Hampering Japan Growth, AmCham President Says
Shortages of the “right kind” of talent are holding back Japanese growth in sectors from tourism to the
2023-06-26 10:18
Japan’s Rapid Return of Tourists Helping Fuel Inflation for BOJ
Foreign tourists packing flights to Japan are helping the economy climb out of a recession with spending power
2023-06-05 08:58
Netflix, Amazon Addiction Turns Into ‘Digital Deficit’ for Japan and Hassle for the Yen
An increasing flow of Japanese money overseas to pay for services like video and music streaming is turning
2023-05-19 16:28
Chinese Cash Flows Into Japan’s Struggling Hot Spring Resorts
A once-faded Japanese honeymoon hot spot is getting a new lease on life thanks in part to Chinese
2023-05-13 06:21