
Tokyo
Tokyo is the gateway to Japan's record-breaking inbound boom, with the weak yen and pent-up demand pushing the country past historic visitor highs and filling the capital's hotels at unprecedented rates. The city pairs the world's densest food scene with major hotel openings and an expanding long-haul route map. On this page you'll find Tokyo news covering Japan's visitor statistics and policy, hotel investment and openings, flight capacity, demand from Western source markets and the capital's strain-and-success story as Asia's hottest city destination.
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HotelMandarin Oriental marks groundbreaking of Mandarin Oriental, Miami Hotel and Residences
Mandarin Oriental honoured the groundbreaking of Miami and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, a significant milestone in the brand's return to one of the world's most dynamic luxury destinations.
AviationLufthansa will expand its flight network in Japan in the summer of 2027
Starting with the 2027 summer flight schedule, the Lufthansa Group is significantly expanding its services to Japan due to a strong increase in demand.
LatestJapan has increased residence permit fees by about twenty times
The Japanese government has increased residence permit fees by approximately twenty times for foreigners who wish to remain in the country.
DestinationBest-value winter sun destinations to head to in 2026
The new report looked at the cost of common holiday purchases like meals, drinks and sunscreen to discover where you’ll get the most bang for your buck.
DestinationThe Burj Khalifa is the most Instagrammable location for 2026
With an Instagrammability score of 100, Dubai tops the ranking of the most photographed cities in the world. It has been tagged 147 million times on Instagram and more than 43 million times on TikTok.
HotelThe Peninsula brings visionary artworks to art lovers
The Peninsula Hotels is showcasing artworks created specifically for the 2026 edition of its Art in Resonance program at The Peninsula Hong Kong during Arts Month in March.
DestinationCherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo
Japanese weather officials have announced that cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Tokyo.
DestinationTourist influx to Japan continues
The influx of tourists to Japan continues as records for foreign visitors were broken in June and July. The streets of Harajuku and Shibuya, some of Tokyo's most popular tourist areas, remain...

Lufthansa Group announce most extensive route expansion since 2020
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Mandarin Oriental marks groundbreaking of Mandarin Oriental, Miami Hotel and Residences
Oct 9
Lufthansa will expand its flight network in Japan in the summer of 2027
Oct 6
Japan has increased residence permit fees by about twenty times
Oct 1
Best-value winter sun destinations to head to in 2026
Sep 30
The Burj Khalifa is the most Instagrammable location for 2026
Jun 1
The Peninsula brings visionary artworks to art lovers
Feb 17
Cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo
Mar 25