Japan

Japanese cruise newcomer Mitsui Ocean Cruises has confirmed its newest vessel Mitsui Ocean Sakura, formerly Seabourn Sojourn, will enter service on 19 September 2026, sailing a debut season of 29 voyages. The ship, purchased from Seabourn in March 2025, will be delivered to Mitsui after completing its final Seabourn voyage in May 2026.…

A new mountain hotel and residences at the foot of Japan’s Mount Myoko will join the Six Senses portfolio, it has been confirmed. This new development, Six…

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has this month opened a new-build 149-guest room and suite hotel in Sapporo, offering guests rich cultural discovery…

Seabourn is among the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise lines, offering an unmatched blend of elegance, personalised service, and immersive travel experiences. With intimate, yacht-like ships and a commitment to excellence, Seabourn invites guests to explore the world in comfort and style. When it comes to discovering Japan—a country where…

Japanese cruise newcomer Mitsui Ocean Cruises has appointed Cruise Traveller as its exclusive Australian representative, as demand for travel to Japan continues…

With Japan experiencing a significant boom in tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan National Tourism Office (JNTO) has downplayed concerns around…

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has made its brand debut in Japan with the 1 July opening of Fairmont Tokyo in the Shibaura district.

Seabourn has released details of a series of new sailings to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Taiwan for late 2026/early 2027 aboard Seabourn Encore.…

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria has made its premiere in Japan with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Osaka. A soaring 252-room edifice with panoramic skyline views, the…

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Japan, Fairmont Tokyo, is set to debut on July 1 2025, with bookings now open for the hotel located in the city's popular Shibaura district.