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Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu Woos Marella Cruises Amid Tourism Drought
As international cruise visits have plunged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese city of Kitakyushu is redoubling its efforts to lure these sea tourists back...
Jun 22, 2023 Local News
Five-Star Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Fukuoka, Eyes Affluent Tourists
The Ritz-Carlton, an international luxury hotel chain, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Fukuoka City, Japan. There is a growing interest in how...
Jun 21, 2023 Local News
China Airlines Expands with Kumamoto-Taipei Flights
China Airlines, a leading Taiwanese airline, has announced that it will commence regular international flights between Kumamoto Airport in Japan and Taoyuan International Airport i...
Jun 20, 2023 Local News
Marriott Breaks Ground with First Hotel in Fukuoka Prefecture
Marriott International and Sekisui House will open a new hotel, "Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha", on August 31st in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The hotel, situated next to...
Jun 14, 2023 Local News
Okinawa’s Ryubo Group Leverages NFTs to Boost Tourism
Ryubou Group, the proprietor of Okinawa's sole department store, is branching out into the digital assets arena, leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Group's NFT marketplace,...
May 31, 2023 Local News
Zipping Across the Straits: Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki’s Sky-High Ambition
A collaborative project aiming to establish a zipline over the Kanmon Straits, connecting Kitakyushu City and Shimonoseki City...
May 29, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka Welcomes First Chinese Cruise Ship in Three Years
On the morning of the 28th, the cruise ship "Blue Dream Star," operated by a Chinese shipping company, made a port call at Hakata...
May 25, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Accommodation Tax Bounces Back after Pandemic Dip
Fukuoka Prefecture, which implemented an accommodation tax three years ago, held a review meeting to evaluate its status and future prospects. Despite the initial slump due to COVI...
May 25, 2023 Local News
Foreign Tourism in Kyushu at 70% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
In April, the number of foreign tourists visiting Kyushu, Japan was over 230,000, which is about 70% of the level before the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus now is on how much tourist...
May 19, 2023 Local News
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel Welcomes New London-Born General Manager
Cy West, a London-born professional, has been appointed the General Manager of the Nagasaki Marriott Hotel. This announcement was...