Property
Japan's outdoor enthusiasts set off mountain land rush
Turned off by crowded campsites, some buy their own slice of wilderness
Travel & Leisure
Life
Kenichi Horie becomes oldest person to cross Pacific solo at 83
Japanese yachtsman follows up 1962 feat as first to make crossing alone
Travel & Leisure
Kashmir's embattled travel industry enjoys a renaissance
Indians flock to 'paradise on earth' as COVID ebbs and security improves
Coronavirus
South Korea reopens to overseas tourists after two years
Foreign travelers can apply for a 90-day visa for group or individual tours
China debt crunch
A Chinese imperial guesthouse crumbles in suburban Frankfurt
The $236bn asset cleanup of failed Huarong will lead to an old German racetrack
Tea Leaves
When sport and music collide in Asia
Regional fans of imported acts should take a critical look at 'value for money'
Economy
Japan slowly opens up to foreign tourists: 5 things to know
PM Kishida remains cautious on reviving overseas tourism as election nears
Interview
Fuel prices 'way above' what airlines can manage: Emirates exec
Carriers impose surcharges as rising costs threaten recovery
Comment
As borders reopen, is Japan ready for tourism's pitfalls?
From crowding to reliance on China, current approach is unsustainable long-term
Arts
Bonsai: Japan's living art evolves as it emigrates to rest of Asia
In its home country, young artists try to free the craft from ancient traditions
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo hotels win hearts and wallets with unique style
As pandemic foils volume-first strategy, art and experiences keep guests coming
Travel & Leisure
Japan to reopen to tour groups from 98 nations and regions
Guides will accompany visitors to carefully monitor their activities
Aerospace & Defense
China carriers scoop up homegrown jets despite travel downturn
Beijing cultivates domestic aviation industry by purchasing planes from COMAC
Society
Thailand asks inbound travelers to report monkeypox symptoms
Arriving passengers from selected countries given cards with QR codes
Travel & Leisure
Japan tops global tourism index for 1st time, despite tight borders
World Economic Forum praises country for wealth of travel infrastructure
Japan immigration
Japan begins trial to allow in small foreign tour groups
First U.S. tourists land, with more from Singapore, Thailand, Australia expected
Sharing Economy
Airbnb to end all listings in China from July 30
Chinese users will be able to book listings abroad
Coronavirus
Vietnam an easier destination after return to pre-COVID rules
A Nikkei reporter reflects on a milestone in the country's path out of pandemic
Life
Five of Singapore's best places for brunch with a difference
Refreshing twists to the city-state's ubiquitous weekend dining experience
Transportation
Airlines hesitate to revive Hong Kong flights
Former top international hub set to see few routes revived through June