There's no doubt that Japanese tourism to Hawaii hasn't recovered to pre-pandemic levels. As such, a delegation from Hawaii traveled to the Land of the Rising Sun to discuss Hawaii and Japan's important relationship. While there Hawaii proposes a Japanese pre-clearance facility to provide visitors with better convenience. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Proposes a Japanese Pre-Clearance Facility
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Japan Drops All Remaining COVID Restrictions
While they reopened last October, certain restrictions remained in place for all those entering the Land of the Rising Sun. However, today Japan drops all remaining COVID restrictions. While that makes traveling to Japan easier, hopefully, it also helps to boost Japanese travel to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Japan Drops All Remaining COVID Restrictions
Hawaiian is Relaunching Fukuoka Service
Japan reopened to visitors late last year. At the time, Hawaiian, like many airlines, restarted only certain select routes. But that's slowly changing. Case-in-point, Hawaiian is relaunching Fukuoka service, restoring Hawaii's connection to Japan's southern island, Kyushu. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Relaunching Fukuoka Service
Japan is Having a Hard Time
Who could've seen this coming? After reopening to tourists, Japan is having a hard time. Much of its tourism economy is, well, still in shambles. That doesn't bode well for visitors that are choosing to rush back in now. … [Read more...] about Japan is Having a Hard Time
Japan is Reopening on October 11
I know one of the biggest questions in travel lately has been when will Japan reopen? Now we have an answer! Japan is reopening on October 11, 2022, and I'm willing to bet things will get a little crazy. … [Read more...] about Japan is Reopening on October 11
Japan Made Visiting Even More Difficult
Japan recently reopened to certain visitors. As we all know, this wasn't a full reopening, as visiting comes with numerous caveats. Apparently, that wasn't enough for them, as Japan made visiting even more difficult. … [Read more...] about Japan Made Visiting Even More Difficult
Japan to Resume Tourism Visits in June
Following a laughably tiny and brief trial period, Japan is ready to make its next moves. In fact, Japan is to resume tourism visits in June. There is, however, a huge caveat to this announcement that, I suspect, will keep most travelers away for now. … [Read more...] about Japan to Resume Tourism Visits in June
Who is Japan’s Limited Tours For?
Earlier this week, the Japanese government announced that they'd begin allowing limited tours from four countries to test their reopening process. But after reading the details, their plans have me wondering who is Japan's limited tours for? … [Read more...] about Who is Japan’s Limited Tours For?
Hawaii to Begin International Pre-Travel Testing
Hawaii's economy continues to suffer, even with the return of domestic visitors. So, in an effort to bring in even more visitors, Hawaii is to begin international pre-travel testing in early November. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin International Pre-Travel Testing
No, Japan is NOT Covering Half of Your Trip Expenses
Over the past couple of weeks, rumors began spreading that Japan would be covering half our tourists' expenses when they reopen to visitors. But, no, Japan is NOT covering half your trip expenses as the rumors suggest. … [Read more...] about No, Japan is NOT Covering Half of Your Trip Expenses