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Atami, one of Japan's premier hot spring destinations, is witnessing a full-fledged revival. Land prices in the area have increased by 13%, and there's a surge in new eateries opening their doors. Inquiries for resort condominiums built during the bubble era have risen by 1.5 times.
Once renowned as avid overseas tourists, the Japanese are staying closer to home these days. A weaker yen, high airfares and tepid wage growth are keeping outbound travel stuck well below pre-pandemic levels. Just 1.22 million ventured abroad in March, 36.8 percent less compared with the same period in 2019,…
Ahead of Golden Week — Japan’s annual string of national holidays, local travellers are opting for popular spots such as Atami near Tokyo, Okinawa, Hokkaido | Travel
Pretty in pink: Tokyo leads Japan as sakura flowers blossom earlier than before Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
The phenomenon is happening earlier than usual across Japan due to warmer temperatures this winter. Read more at straitstimes.com.