News Category: Tourism & Leisure

OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 19, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Universal Studios Japan, operated by USJ LLC, is expanding the popular SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, which has been visited by many guests every day since its opening in March of 2021. The world’s first-ever* “Donkey Kong Country” area, themed on the world of Donkey Kong, will make its … Continued

OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 8, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Commercial Facilities, Including 55 Shops and Restaurants, to Open – “GRAND GREEN OSAKA Developer,” a joint venture of nine companies led by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., has announced that GRAND GREEN OSAKA South Building will hold its grand opening ceremony on March 21 (Friday), 2025. With … Continued

CHONGZUO, China, Nov. 8, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On October 14th, China and Vietnam issued a Joint Statement to announce the official operation of the China-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall Cross-Border Tourism Cooperation Zone. On October 15th, the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China and People’s Council of Cao Bằng Province jointly hosted a ceremony for … Continued

TOKYO, Oct. 22, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower, TOKYO SKYTREE, has begun selling tours for inbound visitors to enjoy Japanese culture from Sumida City, where the tower is located. The Tour features a performance by geisha (traditional entertainers of Japanese arts) and … Continued

TOKYO, Oct. 18, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding “Jujutsu Kaisen in TOKYO SKYTREE,” the first collaborative event between the tower and TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen.” The event kicked off on Wednesday, September 25, and will last until Sunday, December 22, 2024. Special website of … Continued

Kinnotake Resorts, operated by Kinnotake Corporation, is pleased to announce the completion of its renovations, blending modern comforts with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Just as historical structures, especially shrines, are regularly renovated to preserve their beauty, Matsuzakaya Honten honors this tradition while providing a luxurious retreat for guests. Exquisite Renovated Accommodations Matsuzakaya Honten’s renovations have revitalized … Continued

BENXI, China, Oct. 16, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the 18th Benxi (International) Maple Leaf Festival officially kicked off, marking the advent of the best period for appreciating maple leaves. Every autumn, a visit to Benxi City in northeastern China to appreciate maple leaves has become a must for many tourists. In order to facilitate tourists to enjoy maple leaves, the Benxi … Continued

QIANDONGNAN, China, Oct. 9, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From January to August 2024, China’s Rural Tourism Highway 1 has welcomed over 25 million visitors and generated a tourism revenue of more than 12 billion yuan, showcasing the vigorous development of tourism in Qiandongnan, according to the data from the Bureau of Culture, Sports, Broadcast-TV, and Tourism of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong … Continued

TOKYO, Sept. 26, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong-based Klook Travel Technology Limited have started selling digital tickets to foreign travelers to Japan, making it possible for them to purchase tickets with their smartphones for popular tourist destinations near Tokyo such as Hakone via Klook’s online site. The new … Continued

XINGYI, China, Sept. 26, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On September 26th, 2024 International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference, China’s unique mountain tourism themed international high-end summit, opened in Xingyi City, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. At the opening ceremony, two important research results, Climate Change and Mountain Tourism Response Strategies and World Famous Mountains for … Continued