The World Ski Awards™ has today that Hakuchōzan, a stunning 7-bedroom chalet in Niseko, Japan was voted by industry experts and winter enthusiasts as Japan’s Best Ski Chalet in 2018. After being nominated in 2016 for World’s Best New…
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Japan Named Travel + Leisure’s 2018 Destination Of The Year
Travel + Leisure announced today that Japan is its 2018 Destination of the Year, celebrating the country’s rich history, incredible number of diverse tourism attractions, unique cuisine and the continued increase of international visitors. Travel…
Pair of Japanese premium melons sell for record KSh 3 million
A single pair of premium melons on Saturday fetched a record 3.2 million yen ($29,300) at auction in Japan, where the fruit is regarded as a status symbol. Seasonal fruit offerings in Japan routinely attract…
Wood you like a drink? Japan team invents ‘wood alcohol’
Discerning drinkers may soon be able to branch out after Japanese researchers said Tuesday they have invented a way of producing an alcoholic drink made from wood. The researchers at Japan’s Forestry and Forest Products…
Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift
Japanese condom makers are ramping up preparations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, seeing a golden opportunity to showcase their world-record ultra-thin products. For years, hundreds of thousands of condoms have been distributed for…
#Travel: Japan’s historic Tsukiji market holds final New Year auction
Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji fish market held its last pre-dawn New Year’s auction on Friday before closing down for relocation, with the highest bidder paying more than $320,000 for a giant tuna. After more than 80…
Japan fills its boots with bespoke shoes
When Yohei Fukuda left for England more than a decade ago to learn his trade as a master leather shoemaker, he could hardly have imagined that his native Japan would one day become a leader…
All aboard: Luxury Japanese train has bath and fireplace
It’s got Michelin-starred chefs, solid cypress bathtubs and a cosy snug complete with roaring fire: the Shiki-Shima could hold its own against any five-star hotel. Not bad for a train. In a country best known…
#Tech: Hate standing in line? Japan now has self-driving chairs
Hate standing in line at your favourite restaurant? Japanese carmaker Nissan claims to have just the thing for those sore legs. A company video released Tuesday re-enacts a busy restaurant with patrons waiting outside. They’re…
Messaging app Line set for year’s top tech IPO
Japan-based messaging app Line said Monday it could raise more than $1.0 billion in one of the year’s biggest share sales, as it makes its market debut this week. The company, looking to expand…