Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM 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
A stranger paid for his dinner. What the stranger wrote on the napkin changed his life forever and also helped him deal with his father's deathA backpacking trip to Hiroshima led a traveler to a profound lesson in human connection and letting go. A chance encounter in a small resta...
14 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Train just 3 minutes late, 2 apology announcements, railway staff also personally said sorry to passengers: Tourist stunned by Japan's 'on time means on time' obsessionA tourist's 3-minute train delay in Tokyo revealed Japan's profound commitment to punctuality. Authorities issued a formal apology, precise...
13 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- 'World's most scenic journey': This train ride in Japan has open windows. Cherry blossoms, forests, mountains, wildlife - you can see it all.
Japan's Sagano Romantic Train is named the world's most scenic journey. This sightseeing express runs between Saga Torokko Station and Kame...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
From sakura to snow, Japan emerges as an all-season favourite for Indian travellersJapan welcomed over three lakh Indian visitors in 2025, a record high. Indian travellers are now exploring Japan year-round, venturing beyo...
12 Feb, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India's travel boom turns heads across Asia-Pacific regionA wave of Indian travelers is set to explore Asia and Australia in the upcoming years, as nations such as South Korea and Japan unveil fres...
12 Jan, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Planning your dream Japan trip? New fees and restrictions are quietly stacking upJapan is seeing a sharp rise in interest from Indian travellers, with demand spreading beyond the cherry blossom season into winter and yea...
10 Jan, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
NPCI International signs MoU with NTT DATA Japan for UPI acceptance in JapanNPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) has partnered with NTT DATA Japan to enable UPI acceptance in the Japanese market. This collaboratio...
14 Oct, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Why are record number of Australian tourists flocking to Japan? Check attractions behind the trendJapan attracts a large number of tourists from Australia. In 2024, 920,000 Australians visited the country. The number is expected to reach...
11 Jul, 2025, 06.14 AM IST
Indian tourism blossom in Japan with record high visits in 2024In 2024, Japan witnessed a surge in Indian tourism, with 233,000 visitors contributing 56.1 billion yen. The average spending per visitor i...
27 May, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
Want to experience school life shown in Japanese manga and anime? You can do now by paying about Rs 17,000A Japanese company offers a unique "one-day student" program for foreign tourists. For $200, participants experience Japanese high school l...
10 Dec, 2024, 02.03 PM IST
Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: CM Conrad K Sangma shares the blueprint for Meghalaya’s music and tourism economyConnectivity, infrastructure, a greater number of hotels and increased room capacity, human resource development, and world-class festivals...
18 Nov, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
Why it feels like everyone in the world is heading to Japan right nowTourism in Japan is booming like never before, with a historic collapse of the yen making travel cheaper. Over 14.5 million visitors arrive...
29 Jun, 2024, 10.47 AM 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
Indians are going on luxe summer holidaysPeople are now opting for experiences like Machu Picchu or exploring Troodos and Kykkos in Cyprus
03 Mar, 2017, 01.52 AM IST
No worries! Just grin and beer it while in PragueAlso a food trail will serve the best dishes that a city has to offer. And who doesn’t like to share tales of distinctive encounters back h...
09 Jul, 2015, 08.13 AM IST