Japan’s health ministry has confirmed that two individuals who were vaccinated using doses from the batch have died. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
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Japan to declare COVID-19 State of Emergency in eight more prefectures
Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures will officially be under the State of Emergency from this Friday until September 12. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Jamaica Tourism rewards Japanese Olympic volunteer with luxury vacation
Jamaica Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that the Jamaica Tourist Board with the assistance of local stakeholders will be offering Japanese Olympic volunteer, Tijana Kawashima Stojkovic, and a guest of her choosing, a special all-expense paid trip to Jamaica. The trip, which spans four parishes, will include visits to attractions as well as stays at five luxury hotels. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
Ten People Wounded In a Stabbing Rampage On Tokyo Commuter Train
The incident has caused major disruption on the Odakyu railway, with operations suspended up and down the line from the two affected stations. - eTurboNews | Travel News
First case of COVID-19 reported in Tokyo Olympic Village
The Games, canceled last year due global COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled to be held without spectators and under strict health protocols between July 23 and August 8. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more
Bangkok Airports to Serve as COVID-19 Field Hospitals
Thailand Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said this weekend that the arrangement for another 7,000 beds was being made due to the current coronavirus situation in the form of COVID-19 field hospitals, as a large number of patients are waiting for treatment. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more
State of emergency: Japan bans all spectators from 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Spectators will not be allowed to attend 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games due to a sharp spike of COVID-19 infections in Japan. | State of emergency: Japan bans all spectators from 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo declares COVID-19 state of emergency but Tokyo Olympics still a go?
Japanese capital city goes into this new state of emergency less than three weeks before is is scheduled to host 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. | Tokyo declares COVID-19 state of emergency but Tokyo Olympics still a go?
COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
Go to a location where vaccinations are not so high, and you are likely to be looking at a place where the COVID-19 Delta Variant is rearing its ugly head and causing a surge in coronavirus cases once again. | COVID-19 Delta Variant surging across the globe
Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism
The positive aspects of Tokyo 2020’s tourism legacy will offer no quick fix for the amount of investment that will be lost due to no international visitation and restricted domestic visitation. | Tokyo 2020 legacy could have some positive impact on Japanese tourism
No booze at the Games: Tokyo Olympics goes alcohol-free
Tokyo Olympics officials apparently reversed an earlier plan to allow alcoholic beverage sales to spectators at competition venues. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Foreign Olympians could be expelled from Japan if they violate COVID-19 regulations
Newest version of Tokyo Olympics «playbook» with various COVID-19 countermeasures says all athletes may face penalties for not complying with them, including a withdrawal of accreditation and the right to participate in the games, as well as facing a fine. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Kansai International Airport launches modernization of Terminal 1
The goal is to create more capacity and improve the passenger experience without building a new terminal. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Tokyo Olympics could result in ‘Olympic’ strain of COVID-19
Japanese officials “cannot deny the possibility of even a new strain of the virus potentially emerging” because Tokyo Olympic Games. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
New chief named for Japan National Tourism Organization’s New York office
Michiaki Yamada is looking forward to working with the JNTO team to showcase and exhibit the diversity in the natural and cultural worlds of Japan to more American travelers. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
US Moderna and UK AstraZeneca vaccines officially approved in Japan
Two new types of COVID-19 vaccine have been authorized for Japanese citizens and residents aged 18 or older. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
IOC: COVID or no COVID, 2020 Tokyo Olympics is a go
International Olympic Committee announced that the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will proceed as planned, despite the Japanese capital city currently being in a state of emergency. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Will India cause Vistara airline service glitch to Tokyo?
Even as there may be general gloom on the aviation and tourism front, rays of hope are coming now and again, which are very welcome for India and Japan travel. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Powerful earthquake jolts northern Japan
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes northeast Japan on Saturday - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Two Major Earthquakes off Japan, no Tsunami
Japan is home to many earthquakes. Most quakes, even in the 6 reach are without major damages and injuries. Two major quakes were just recorded 30-50 miles off the Eastern Japanese coast. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Rosewood Miyakojima opens in 2024
The ultra-luxury resort represents the first Rosewood property in Japan - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Japan has the most powerful passport in a post-pandemic world
Japanese passport holders theoretically able to access a record 193 destinations around the world visa-free - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
2021 Diving World Cup canceled
The 2021 FINA Diving World Cup was to serve as a qualifying tournament for Tokyo Olympics - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
African Tourism Board applauds Burkina Faso, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone alarm raised in Tokyo
African nations step up pressure on Tokyo Government to close ivory market ahead of March 29 government meeting. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Hawaiian Airlines expands Pre-Clear Program to Japan, South Korea
Expanding Pre-Clear Program to Japan and South Korea simplifies the travel experience for Hawaiian Airlines' international guests - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Finding Silver Linings in a COVID-Affected Tourism World
It’s difficult to draw many positives out of the COVID-19 situation, particularly for tourism businesses who have been impacted negatively by the virus and the travel restrictions which have come into place to stem its spread. But the team at Kiroro Resort, in Hokkaido, Japan, are looking for silver linings. “Without trivializing the seriousness of […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Another earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan
National Meteorological Office has warned that aftershocks are possible during the week Continue reading Another earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Leak at a Nuclear Power Plant concern after Japanese Earthquake
Japan has a history of major earthquakes. Another one hit the country last night. Reports of a leak at a nuclear plant reminds of the devastating disaster ten years ago. Continue reading Leak at a Nuclear Power Plant concern after Japanese Earthquake at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
Huge Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Fukushima and Tokyo
The earthquake prompted fears of a potential tsunami, but the threat was soon called off Continue reading Huge Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Fukushima and Tokyo at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.
7.1 Earthquake in Japan
A 7.1 strong earthquake was measured off the East Coast of Japan hits Miyagi, Fukushima prefectures in northeastern Japan. There is no possibility of a tsunami. The earthquake was measured at 11.07 pm Saturday night, February 13. The earthquake lasted for about 1 minute and was felt in Chiba, Saitama, and surrounding regions. Continue reading 7.1 Earthquake in Japan at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.