Qatar Airways resumes Helsinki, Tokyo Haneda routes
Tue, 12 May 2026
Qatar Airways is expanding its services across international markets, and is resuming flights operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15.
Global Hotel Alliance expands into Japan with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts signing
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), a large alliance of independent hotel brands, has signed an agreement with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts (THR), a Japanese hospitality group operating “TOKYU HOTELS” chain owned by Tokyu Corporation.
Japan tourist arrivals hit record 42.7m in 2025
Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Tourists to Japan hit a record 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time, Japan’s Tourism Minister Yasushi Kaneko said. Total spending by inbound tourists also reached a record high of 9.5 trillion yen ($60 billion) over the year.
Kobe Tourism Bureau showcases Japan’s multicultural port city in Dubai
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Kobe Tourism Bureau (KTB), supported by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Dubai Office, hosted a luncheon for leading media and content creators at TOMO Dubai to showcase Kobe’s distinctive tourism appeal.
Dubai unveils new architectural, cultural landmark DUMA
Sat, 25 Oct 2025
Dubai has announced the unveiling of a new architectural and cultural landmark - DUMA (Dubai Museum of Art) - to be developed by leading UAE business conglomerate Al Futtaim Group on Dubai Creek. The five-storeyed museum is being designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.