The Japanese government will begin a trial project this month on accepting fully vaccinated inbound tourists, the Japan Tourism Agency said on Tuesday, ahead of its broader easing of COVID-19 border control measures slated for June. (Nikkei)

Tokyo's luxurious accommodation knows no limits. This time we go inside a private members club with a $39,000 fee, where members are rewarded with the ultimate luxury escape. (Abroad in Japan)

The Japanese government is considering exempting certain inbound travelers from the COVID-19 test now required at ports of entry, starting as early as June, Nikkei has learned. (Nikkei)

As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent’s most popular destinations — remains firmly closed. (cnbc.com)

Japan's government is considering raising the cap on new arrivals per day from the current 10,000 to 20,000, starting next month. (NHK)

When was the last time you had a life-changing experience? You've spent the last years of your life stuck at home, urging to get out and travel, but were unable to because of the pandemic. (newsonjapan.com)

Today, we are riding the extended Sunrise Seto Express from Tokyo to Kotohira. (Solo Solo Travel)

The last time I took Hankyu Ferry, I tried First Class Royal. It was gorgeous. This time, I will try another option, First Class Suite. ( Solo Travel Japan)

The Japanese government will promote inbound tourism to a major cultural complex in Hokkaido dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Sunday. (Kyodo)

National Covid death rates are, inevitably, political. How could they not be when they are viewed as evidence for good or bad government on matters of life or death? (theguardian.com)

Beppu is the Japanese city with the most hot springs in the world. (Life Where I'm From)

Japan will resume accepting some foreign tourists in June at the earliest, a government source said Friday, likely reversing a ban on their entry introduced during the coronavirus pandemic. (Japan Today)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he would loosen Japan's virus-related border controls in line with other wealthy democracies next month, as he sought to boost consumer spending to fight an economic slowdown. (straitstimes.com)

Today I'm taking you on another food tour, this time we're going to Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Fish Market! (STEFATTY)

There are plenty of oddities to be discovered in Japan, but what are the wonderfully weirdest things? (The Supreme)

With Japan in the midst of a spring holiday, many airline passengers are being tested free of charge for the coronavirus at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. (NHK)

Today we will be riding on Japan Railway's most luxurious private compartment on the Saphir Odoriko limited express. (Solo Solo Travel)

Shizuka visits historic Nikko to try some of the oldest street food that has been popular in the area for more than 300 years. (Japan by Food)

I took an overnight ferry from Kagoshima to one of the beautiful islands in Japan. On this route, two ferry companies alternately operate once a day. Today's ship is Queen Coral Cross, operated by Marix Line. ( Solo Travel Japan)

People in Japan are now enjoying their first spring holidays in three years with no coronavirus restrictions in place. (NHK)