Category - Japan 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.