Accommodation Robot Hotel Opens in Japan Edward Yagisawa Jul 27, 2015 Henn-na Hotel, which literally translates to "Strange Hotel" in English, became the first robot-staffed hotel in the world when..
Planning Tokyo 2020 Olympic Emblem Revealed Alex Silverman Jul 25, 2015 Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic emblems revealed in special release party. Designs mimic "T" and "=" mark, respectively.
JR West's Evangelion Bullet Train Peter Sidell Jul 24, 2015 Japan Rail West is to launch a special Evangelion Shinkansen (bullet train) between Osaka and Fukuoka themed after the Unit-01 robot..
Overseas Visitors Exceed 9 Million Edward Yagisawa Jul 23, 2015 According to the JNTO, the number of foreign visitors to Japan during the first half of 2015 reached an all-time high, shattering..
ANA to Resume Tokyo-Sydney Route Edward Yagisawa Jul 22, 2015 All Nippon Airways will resume flights between Tokyo and Sydney for the first time in 16 years, connecting Japan and Australia's..
SIM Card Vending Machines at Narita Edward Yagisawa Jul 22, 2015 Vending machines selling SIM cards are now available at Narita Airport, allowing tourists to get connected right upon arrival.
Free Excursion Bus for Nara Visitors Bryan Baier Jul 21, 2015 Free Excursion Bus Service to Asuka Village (birthplace of Japan) and Yoshino-Cho (World Heritage sakura, temples and shrines) Starts..