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Marriott’s City Express Makes Asia Pacific Debut in Osaka, Tapping into Japan’s Tourism Boom
Marriott International has officially launched its City Express brand in the Asia Pacific region, choosing Osaka as the strategic launchpad with the opening of two new hotels: City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Mar... -
Maido: The One-Word Social Contract of Osaka’s Neighborhoods
Walk into a shop in Tokyo, and you'll be met with a crisp, choral cry of “Irasshaimase!” It’s a clean, professional welcome, broadcast to the entire room. It’s the sound of flawless service, polite and practiced. It says, “You are a valu... -
Kansai Measles Outbreak Raises Travel Concerns Amidst Golden Week
As Japan gears up for the bustling Golden Week holidays, a recent rise in measles cases, particularly in the Kansai region, is prompting a health alert for both residents and international visitors. For travelers planning to explore the ... -
Kobe’s Waterfront Set for Major Transformation with New Landmark Tower
The city of Kobe is poised for a dramatic revitalization as officials have given the green light to the (provisional) Kobe City Hall Building 2 redevelopment plan. This ambitious project will see the birth of a new high-rise complex, int... -
Osaka’s Expo Legacy Hits a Roadblock: The Controversy Over Defective EV Buses
A Shadow Over a Celebrated Event Just as the curtains closed on the Osaka-Kansai Expo, a significant controversy has emerged, casting a shadow over the event's legacy. Osaka Metro, the city's public transit operator, is demanding a full ... -
The Teikiken Tango: Osaka’s Secret Dance of Commuting, Cost, and Culture
Ever watch an Osaka local and just wonder, why? I had a moment like that a few months back. A colleague, let's call her Tanaka-san, was heading home. We worked in Shinsaibashi, and she lived out towards Kobe. We both walked to the Midosu... -
The Art of the Deal, Osaka-Style: Decoding the Akindo Spirit in Business and Life
Hey everyone, Sofia here! The first time I sat in a business meeting in Osaka, I felt like I’d walked into a completely different country. In Tokyo, my meetings were a delicate dance of formal greetings, carefully chosen words, and layer... -
Osaka Hotel Market Faces Dual Challenge of Record High Prices and Staff Shortages
While Osaka celebrates a vibrant tourism comeback fueled by a surge in new hotel openings, a closer look reveals a market grappling with a dual crisis: unprecedented accommodation prices and a critical labor shortage. This situation pres... -
Kansai’s Economic Headwinds: JR West’s Profit Warning and What It Means for Travelers
The Kansai region, a powerhouse of Japanese culture and a magnet for global tourists, is facing a period of economic recalibration. This shift was recently brought into sharp focus by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), a key player in... -
Kansai Tourism Braces for Impact as JR West Forecasts Profit Drop Amid Fewer Chinese Visitors
A Warning Sign for the Region's Economy West Japan Railway Company (JR West), a cornerstone of travel and transportation in the Kansai region, has projected a significant 21% drop in net profit for the fiscal year ending in March 2025. T... -
Kansai Airport’s Golden Week Travel Reveals Shifting International Patterns
While Japan celebrated its annual Golden Week holidays, a period typically marked by a surge in travel, Kansai International Airport (KIX) presented a nuanced picture of international departures. Despite overall growth compared to the pr... -
Shift in Domestic Travel: How Japan’s Golden Week at Home Could Affect Your Kansai Trip
A significant trend is emerging for this year's Golden Week, one of Japan's longest holiday periods: more Japanese residents are choosing to stay home. A recent survey highlights that rising costs are prompting a shift away from domestic...
