https://www.alojapan.com/1247857/explore-fujiyoshida-the-hot-spot-japanese-dramas-scenic-backdrop-3/ Explore Fujiyoshida, ‘The Hot Spot’ Japanese Drama’s Scenic Backdrop #Japan #JapanTrips #JapaneseDrama #MountFuji #onsen #ShootingLocations #trips Image credit: IMDb The Hot Spot is the latest Japanese drama that has hooked audiences with its engaging plot and stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji. Also known as ‘Hotto Supotto’, the show offers a unique twist on the sci-fi drama genre, presenting a fresh take on aliens through its simpl…

https://www.alojapan.com/1247818/the-best-hotels-in-kyoto-from-private-retreats-to-modern-ryokan/ The Best Hotels in Kyoto, From Private Retreats to Modern Ryokan #ChristianDior #hotels #JapanTrips #trips As you near Maana Kiyomizu, you’ll walk down a narrow alley that most taxis won’t even consider driving into. You may turn around a couple times, questioning whether this is the right road as you stroll past nothing but private residences. A hotel, here? Well, that’s the thing, it’s built into the name, Maana Homes. …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247780/g-adventures-launches-collection-of-rail-trips/ G Adventures launches collection of rail trips #JapanTrips #trips G Adventures has launched a collection of 60 trips where “the majority of every journey is taken by rail”.   The Rail Collection has options across G Adventures’ range of travel styles in 20 countries including Italy, Vietnam, India, Japan, China and Poland.   The trips will include iconic rail journeys and lesser-known routes, with …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247725/inside-travel-group-reports-biggest-ever-quarter-for-small-group-japan-tours/ Inside Travel Group reports ‘biggest ever quarter’ for small group Japan tours #JapanTrips #trips Inside Travel Group has reported its biggest-ever sales period for small group tours in Japan.   The specialist operator said this kind of itinerary in the country was up 54% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.   Inside Travel Group offers tailor-made self-guided tours and local guide-led small …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247669/visit-these-best-places-to-view-iconic-mount-fuji-in-japan-2024-3/ Visit These Best Places To View Iconic Mount Fuji In Japan 2024 #Japan #JapanTrips #MountFuji #trips Aerial view of Mount Fuji | Image credit: Samuel Ponce/Shutterstock Mount Fuji – Japan’s iconic active volcano that’s been dormant since 1707 – rises 12,389 feet above its landscape. Its snow-capped peak, the tallest in Japan, has captivated hearts and inspired artists for centuries. While conquering the summit is a dream for many, others pref…

https://www.alojapan.com/1247611/japanese-toilets-are-the-best-in-the-world/ Japanese toilets are the best in the world #JapanTrips #trips Yes, the toilets in Japan are amazing. They can play soothing music to disguise embarrassing sounds. Their seats rise and fall as needed, so awkward ‘did you leave the seat up?’ arguments aren’t necessary. Their water jets can clean you at incredibly precise angles and on cold days, your freezing body will relish the preheated …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247552/introducing-the-bucket-list-vol-3/ Introducing The Bucket List, Vol. 3 #JapanTrips #trips Welcome to the third edition of The Bucket List, sister magazine to Tokyo Weekender. This issue, published yearly, focuses on exceptional travel and cultural experiences in Japan — trips that you’ll spend years dreaming of, and which will leave a lifelong impression. The term “bucket list” may sound breezy and casual, but the idea it …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247494/japan-foreign-tourists-expenditures-2024/ Japan: foreign tourists expenditures 2024 #JapanTrips #trips Supplementary notes The figures for the last year are preliminary. Includes spending on accommodation, eating & drinking, transportation, entertainment, shopping and other travel expenditures. 100 Japanese yen equal 0.66 U.S. dollars or 0.61 euros as of April 2024.Figures have been rounded. Figures prior to 2023 come from previous reporting. …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247444/tauck-ventures-into-small-ship-cruising/ Tauck Ventures Into Small Ship Cruising #JapanTrips #trips Tauck has announced two new voyages onboard Ponant ships. One voyage takes in Japan and Korea as well as the Arctic. The journeys are priced from $22,000 and include five-star hotel stays and more. Tauck, known for its river and land journeys, will be delving into small ship cruising, with the company launching two new …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247400/whats-changed-and-what-remains-the-same-7/ What’s changed and what remains the same #JapanTrips #trips It’s been almost 20 years since I first visited Japan. Back then, I went to powder-tastic Niseko when it was only just opening up as an Aussie skiing destination. Channelling the then recently released movie Lost in Translation, I also visited Tokyo to set eyes on the futuristic Shibuya Crossing, drink in skyrise bars where …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247349/7-guided-walking-tours-to-see-the-best-sides-of-tokyo/ 7 guided walking tours to see the best sides of Tokyo #Categories:ThingsToDo #JapanTrips #ThingsToDo #trips It’s no secret that Tokyo is pretty darn big. With so much to see and do – from gardens to jazz bars – there’s always something more to experience in the city. So much, in fact, that it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do. If you want to skip the effort …

https://www.alojapan.com/1247305/japan-emperor-explores-his-symbolic-role-in-trips-to-mourn-war-dead-6/ Japan emperor explores his symbolic role in trips to mourn war dead #ImperialCoupleIwojima #JapanEmperorIwojima #JapanImperialCoupleTravel #JapanImperialFamily #JapanNews #JapanTrips #trips As Japan’s Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories of the conflict and work for peace in his role as a “symbol” of the country n…

https://www.alojapan.com/1247259/japan-emperor-explores-his-symbolic-role-in-trips-to-mourn-war-dead-5/ Japan emperor explores his symbolic role in trips to mourn war dead #ImperialCoupleIwojima #JapanEmperorIwojima #JapanImperialCoupleTravel #JapanImperialFamily #JapanNews #JapanTrips #trips As Japan’s Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories of the conflict and work for peace in his role as a “symbol” of the country n…

https://www.alojapan.com/1247205/fewer-people-in-japan-planning-spring-holiday-trips/ Fewer people in Japan planning spring holiday trips #asia #biz #Japan #JapanBroadcastingCorporation #JapanTrips #news #nhk #NhkWorld #NHKWORLDPREMIUM #NhkWorldTv #NHKWorld #Nuclear #PublicBroadcaster #RadioJapan #tech #trips #world Major Japanese travel agency JTB says that fewer people in the country are likely to take trips over the upcoming spring holiday period. The downbeat prediction comes as soaring prices prompt many households to tig…

https://www.alojapan.com/1247161/2026-is-your-last-chance-to-ski-or-snowboard-in-japan-before-big-changes-come-for-tourists/ 2026 is Your Last Chance to Ski or Snowboard in Japan Before Big Changes Come for Tourists #Japan #JapanTrips #japow #SkiIndustryNews #skiing #snowboarding #trips #visit Big changes are coming to tourists who want to visit Japan. Credit: Peter Murphy / SkiJapan For years, Japan has been a bucket-list destination for skiers and snowboarders around the world, offering legendary powder, stunning alpine vistas, and a unique blend of culture and h…

https://www.alojapan.com/1246330/money-saving-tips-for-tokyo-disneyland/ Money-Saving Tips for Tokyo Disneyland #JapanTrips #trips Looking for money-saving tips for visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea? Traveling to Japan is overwhelming for many reasons, with a big one being the perceived cost. This covers visiting TDR on a tighter budget, while saving money on hotel, food, airfare, and other costs. (Updated September 30, 2024.) We want to note from the …

#Australian #academics are not only #cancelling #trips to the #US for key conferences. Scholarships are being rescinded and grant funding pulled as the fallout from the #Trump administration’s interference continues.

It follows media reports of travellers having their devices searched at the US border and being denied entry, including a French scientist who had messages on his phone critical of Trump. #auspol #USPol #RESIST

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/14/australian-academics-refuse-to-attend-us-conferences-for-fear-of-being-detained

https://www.alojapan.com/1246289/japan-emperor-explores-his-symbolic-role-in-trips-to-mourn-war-dead-4/ Japan emperor explores his symbolic role in trips to mourn war dead #ImperialCoupleIwojima #JapanEmperorIwojima #JapanImperialCoupleTravel #JapanImperialFamily #JapanNews #JapanTrips #trips As Japan’s Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories of the conflict and work for peace in his role as a “symbol” of the country n…

https://www.alojapan.com/1246245/inside-travel-director-alastair-donnellys-novel-take-on-why-japan-needs-more-visitors-as-expo-2025-launches/ Inside Travel Director Alastair Donnelly’s novel take on why Japan needs more visitors, as Expo 2025 launches #JapanTrips #trips As World Expo 2025 kicks off in Osaka, Japan is readying for an influx of tourists, particularly to the popular Kansai region, which includes holiday hotspots like Kyoto and Nara. Over the next six months, officials forecast the five-yearly event will attract nearly 30 million visitors. And while the majority…

https://www.alojapan.com/1245792/how-to-rent-a-campervan-for-an-easy-japan-ski-trip/ How to Rent a Campervan for an Easy Japan Ski Trip #JapanTrips #trips The author’s relatively small campervan rental in Japan. Photo: Jacob Lewis That was the first and, mercifully, coldest night of my weeklong Japan ski trip by campervan trip through the “Powder Belt:” a cluster of ski resorts in central Hokkaido famed for their abundant, dry, and powdery snow. I was temporarily living in a Toyota …