Japan

ZIPAIR Tokyo introduces Starlink satellite internet on select Boeing 787 flights, aiming for smoother connectivity and a more relaxed long-haul experience

Fujiyoshida will not hold its 2026 cherry blossom festival after crowds overwhelmed residents, citing safety, sanitation and daily life concerns. City mayor: "Behind this beautiful scenery, the quiet lives of our citizens are being threatened”

New gateway to Japan’s northern winter playground: Air Canada adds three weekly non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sapporo starting December 2026. Ski, soak in hot springs, and enjoy Japan’s north in comfort

A power failure stopped Tokyo’s Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines during the morning rush, disrupting thousands of commuters before service resumed midday: “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our passengers”

The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore

A Japan Airlines plane and an Arkia charter aircraft made contact during ground operations at JFK Airport. Both planes were empty at the time of the incident. Arkia is working to place passengers on alternative flights

An extremely strong earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has been recorded off the coast of northern Japan. There are fears of powerful tsunami waves. Reports of waves as high as three meters expected

Oceania Sonata will launch with two new restaurants: an 18-seat French fine-dining venue and a Nikkei spot blending Peruvian flavors with Japanese technique; the two concepts will headline the new ship’s 2027 debut, offering guests exclusive menus and fresh fusion dishes

Increase in bear sightings and attacks in Hokkaido and Akita

A strong M6.8 quake struck in the open sea off northeast Japan at 08:03 UTC, according to the USGS

ZIPAIR Tokyo introduces Starlink satellite internet on select Boeing 787 flights, aiming for smoother connectivity and a more relaxed long-haul experience

Fujiyoshida will not hold its 2026 cherry blossom festival after crowds overwhelmed residents, citing safety, sanitation and daily life concerns. City mayor: "Behind this beautiful scenery, the quiet lives of our citizens are being threatened”

New gateway to Japan’s northern winter playground: Air Canada adds three weekly non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sapporo starting December 2026. Ski, soak in hot springs, and enjoy Japan’s north in comfort

A power failure stopped Tokyo’s Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines during the morning rush, disrupting thousands of commuters before service resumed midday: “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our passengers”

An extremely strong earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has been recorded off the coast of northern Japan. There are fears of powerful tsunami waves. Reports of waves as high as three meters expected

Increase in bear sightings and attacks in Hokkaido and Akita

A strong M6.8 quake struck in the open sea off northeast Japan at 08:03 UTC, according to the USGS

AirJapan will cease operations in March 2026, with its final flights departing from Bangkok and Singapore to Tokyo’s Narita Airport. Passengers can still book flights

Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture was struck by a 6.0 earthquake on Saturday; the quake caused no major damage or tsunami warnings, officials say