Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Japan sees drop in foreign tourist arrivals in AprilThe number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior despite a plunge in Chinese visitors an...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Japan to roll out prepaid transport card for foreign visitors from MayJapan will launch a new prepaid IC card, “Tourist Pasmo”, for foreign travellers in May, according to Kyodo News. Issued by Pasmo Co., the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Gujarati travellers cut back on travel plans amid geopolitical uncertainty, expected market volatilityGujarati travelers are pausing travel plans. Uncertainty from the US-Israel-Iran conflict and stock market dips are causing caution. Advanc...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Japan tourism hits record despite Middle East conflictForeign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from th...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Japan to raise rail pass fares for foreign tourists from October 2026Foreign tourists planning trips to Japan will face higher costs for the Japan Rail Pass starting October 1st. The popular unlimited travel ...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Japan to triple departure tax for foreign visitors from July 2026Japan will make overseas travel more expensive from July 2026. The departure tax will triple to ¥3,000 per person. This move aims to manage...
09 Jan, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
How Japan’s tax-free shopping rules are changing for foreign visitors this yearJapan is overhauling its tax-free shopping for foreign visitors, with new rules starting November 2026. The system will shift to a refund-b...
04 Jan, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Japan to raise visa and departure fees for foreign touristsJapan is set to increase multiple fees for international travelers, including the departure tax, visa, and pre-entry screening charges, aim...
24 Oct, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Japan and Australia begin reviewing travel advisory for Assam: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapan and Australia are reviewing their travel advisories against visiting Assam, following improvements in the state's law and order. Assa...
15 Feb, 2025, 05.54 PM IST
Japan to resume tourism in June; only packaged tour for nowBeginning June 10, Japan will allow the entry of people on tours with fixed schedules and guides, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. Touris...
30 May, 2022, 12.21 PM IST
Visa on arrival for American citizens may boost tourismUS is the largest source of foreign tourists to India, accounting for a share of 15.8% tourists which proves 'visa on arrival' makes good e...
10 Nov, 2014, 04.49 PM IST
- Japan to open up regional airports
Japan plans to open up its regional airports to foreign airlines in an effort to increase the flow of tourists from Asia and enhance local ...
03 Nov, 2007, 02.20 PM IST