16-Aug-10
China overtook Japan as the world's second-largest economy during the second quarter of this year marking another milestone in the country's transformation from impoverished communist state to economic superpower. With its red-hot economy growing at around 9% a year some experts now expect China to outstrip the United States as soon as 2030 its financial strength carrying broad political implications. (guardian.co.uk)
04, August 2009
Mori Building City Air Services, a subsidiary of major Tokyo property developer Mori Building Co, has announced the opening of a helicopter service linking central Tokyo and Narita International Airport Tokyo's main international airport.
17, July 2009
Japanese airline Starflyer has announced a tie-up with Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet as part of its "It's time to?Starflyer" summer campaign.
29, January 2009
On January 28th the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) introduced plans for a new marketing strategy to increase foreign tourism to Japan by 2010. The number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has recently started to slow due to poor economic conditions and the rising value of the yen. In response to these factors, JTA is refocusing marketing efforts onto less effected traveler types, including single females.
September 09, 2008
Major Japanese full-service travel agency, Kinki Nippon Tourist Company Ltd (KNT), has announced to it will begin offering packages for overseas luxury hotels and resorts to customers via its website. Unlike traditional packages which bundle both airfare and accommodation, the new packages will include accommodation at luxury hotels and resorts only - not airline tickets.
August 26, 2008
Fujikyuko Corporation has announced it will begin offering a new line of "wine and cooking" inspired luxury villas in Yamanako Mura, Yamanashi prefecture. Located on the shores of Lake Yamanaka and at the base of Mt Fuji, Yamanakako Mura is a long established location for luxury holiday villas catering to Tokyo's urban elite.
June 15, 2008
Whether going to the golf course or private resort, or even just to the office, a major topic among wealthy baby-boomer's in Japan is their personal chauffeurs. Those who are making the most use of the service are company owners and retired founders of major companies who appreciate the service as a status symbol. They have also found that it is cheaper and more convenient to hire a chauffer to drive them in their own personal car rather than hire a car and driver together. In this way they can hire a driver for part of a journey, and then continue onward with their own vehicle at their leisure.
May 28, 2008
Tourism officials in Kagoshima Prefecture, in the very south of Japan, predict a record 43 cruise ships will enter their harbor this year, of which 31 are expected to be foreign ships.
May 16, 2008
On May 8, 2008, JTB Japanfs luxury travel branch "Royal Road Ginza" began sales for their 10 day European tour package. The tour includes a private jet, a sail around the Aegean Sea, a visit to Tuscany, and the opportunity to take in the night view of Paris.
April 25, 2008
According to Japanese government official reports, the main reason for tourists from other Asian countries to come to Japan is for the shopping. While there are of course luxury brand goods which are found only in the Japan market that are in demand, it is among the most affluent social groups where you will find those who specifically choose Japan for their luxury shopping holidays. It is estimated that tourist spending in Japan is soon to reach ¥2.4 trillion.
April 22, 2008
With an extravagant interior evoking images of a luxury salon blended with business class comforts, the new tour busses from high-end Japanese department store Mitsukoshi are set to provide travelers with superior quality and relaxation throughout their journey.
1. Daikokuya Launches Online Luxury Handbag Rental Services
3. Korean Cosmetic Brand Opens New Salon Hanbang Ginza 10/19/08 Grand Opening
4. Online shopping for luxury goods in Japan
5. Gucci Café's Tart Heart Special Menu
6. Shiseido and Kanebo compete with premium cosmetics brands
7. Luxury brand Cartier decides to begin their online sales in the Japanese market
8. Chrome Hearts Tokyo - New Sales Approach
9. Kyoto stores compete for luxury brand market and customer attention
