Japan is finding it harder to attract foreign workers, even as the country needs more people for jobs. Many foreign workers ...

Glimpsing whimsical modernista architecture, strolling along the palm-studded Mediterranean seafront, sipping vermouth on a sunny plaza. Barcelona has many charms, but an affordable local ...

We don't necessarily want to sit down and have breakfast every morning, but are there good chain places to pick up breakfast (not necessarily near train stations)? Actually, some if not most good ...

Japan attracts millions of tourists every year who jet over to the Asian country to experience its food, attractions and sights. But now, the popular destination has found itself tackling an unusual ...

KAI Nagato’s idyllic location overlooking a cherry blossom-lined river is perfect for a zen break in the historical prefecture of Yamaguchi. The hotel has soothing, nature-heavy vistas both inside and ...

Japan clocked a record-breaking 36.9 million international visitors in 2024. Japan's tourism boom has brought in record numbers of travellers - but also fresh challenges. In response, the iconic city ...

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed the new tax earlier this month, with the increase rates set to kick in from 2026. Currently, the city charges an accommodation tax ...

Enjoying a cup of tea on their own tatami mat is all part of the Japanese dream for Australian couple John and Miranda Bertram. Originally from Brisbane, they took the plunge and bought a vacant home ...

Photo Credit: Kyoto, like many popular destinations in Japan, has seen a surge in visitors in recent years. Skift / Rashaad Jorden Kyoto's new hotel tax may not do much, if anything, to slow down the ...

Japan’s government has granted final approval for Kyoto to implement the nation’s highest-ever hotel tax, authorising the historic capital to charge guests up to 10,000 yen (US$68) per person, per ...

Metro Checks In to the Four Seasons Osaka. The first thing you notice on arrival at the grand entrance of the Four Seasons in Osaka is silence. It may be located in the heart of one of Japan’s busiest ...