Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Reviving Southeast Asia's old air hubs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Transportation
Japan travel passes available in September after year suspension
Railways stopped selling Suica and Pasmo in 2023 due to chip shortage
Consumer
Chinese tourists buying Gucci make Japan exception to global luxury slump
International shoppers reap fruits of weak yen at Tokyo department stores
The Big Story
Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life
Region's airlines seek business travelers willing to pay more for convenience
Finance
Japan's Orix to spend $1bn to buy more than 50 planes for leasing
Higher fees boost business as aircraft production fails to keep up with demand
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Travel & Leisure
John Lennon's favorite resort hotel in Japan reopens after upgrade
Mampei Hotel latest historic lodging to receive luxury makeover from Mori Trust
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong's first panda births raise hopes for tourism boost
City expects arrival of another pair granted by Beijing in coming months
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp flags up to $95m charge on Russia casino project
Stalled Vladivostok resort threatens to push company into the red
Travel & Leisure
Disney takes its cruise ships to Singapore, Japan in major expansion
Fleet will more than double by 2031 with new operations in Asia
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan sheds light on Korean wartime labor at World Heritage Sado mines
New exhibit details brutal conditions but stops short of saying workers were 'forced'
Travel & Leisure
'Ban Korea' movement drives Thai tourists to China, Japan
South Korean travel industry says boycott has been unnoticed
Life
Maratua beckons tourists seeking low-key alternative to Bali
Indonesian island expects rise in visitors after relocation of national capital
Japan immigration
Japan hotels scramble for foreign workers as tourists flood country
Tokyu Resorts eyes 5-fold boost in Philippine, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal hires
Travel & Leisure
Peninsula Hotels operator slips back to net loss, hit by 'weak' Hong Kong
Reported detention of Myanmar partner 'nothing to do with' Yangon hotel, exiting CEO Kwok says
Retail
Japan specialty stores log record sales on foreign tourist spending
Visitors attracted by weak yen open wallets for wide range of goods
Travel & Leisure
Japan's latest pitch to wealthy tourists: Timeshare designer palaces
A Bathing Ape's Nigo curates Not A Hotel's new villa on Tokyo Bay
Travel & Leisure
'One Piece' statues draw fans from Taiwan, Philippines to Japan region
Series creator Oda teams with hometown of quake-hit Kumamoto to fuel recovery
Travel & Leisure
Japan railway teams with Taipei Metro to bring Asia tourists to Izu
Izukyu uses local olives, Taiwan-style lanterns to expand appeal of resort area
Arts
Toyota city's new museum tells multifaceted story
From nature and history to fine art, architectural showcase celebrates much more than the local carmaker
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Semiconductors
Japan transit card shortage leaves foreign tourists scrambling
Compatible chips still hard to come by despite global supply returning to normal
Transportation
Japan's JAL and ANA see Q1 revenue growth but profits drop
Major airlines hit by rising fuel and maintenance costs due to weak yen
China debt crunch
Hong Kong hotel operator reveals investment losses from Evergrande bonds
Asia Standard's developer-dominated portfolio hit by two winding-up orders
Food & Beverage
Japan restaurant reservation sites start catering to foreign tourists
Services let customers pay to skip lines, reserve tables in other languages
Travel & Leisure
Marriott, Accor swoop into Sapporo with luxury hotels as tourism booms
Foreign-owned chains look to tap rising demand in northern Japanese city