The tsunami comes after a quake measuring an ‘upper 5’ on Japan’s seismic intensity scale hit off the coast of Sanriku at 4.52pm local time. It was initially recorded as 7.4 magnitude but was later revised to a 7.7.

Japan has lifted its tsunami advisories following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake on Monday. However, officials say there is a small chance that a ‘megaquake’ could follow.

Travellers heading to Japan should take note, as Canada has updated its travel advisory for the popular destination.

Starting July 2026, the fee to leave the country will triple from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (about $20 USD) per traveler.

Allen spoke about how Japan tourism is doing in 2026, visitor trends and what travel advisors should know about booking clients to the country.

General FCDO safety advice for Japan warns that the country sits “in a major earthquake zone”. Travellers are told to “take note of instructions in hotel rooms and at train stations and follow the advice of local authorities” in the event of a disaster.

Tourists heading to Japan should take note, as Canada has updated its travel advisory for the popular destination. The Government of Canada updated

Japan Airlines has offered free domestic flights to international tourists visiting Japan. The initiative aims to promote travel to lesser-known destinations. But travel experts warn it may worsen overtourism in popular cities like Tokyo and Kyoto.

This fall, Japan will likely be the most popular destination among travelers from the United States taking off-season trips, according to new data. According to flight deal site Going.com, Tokyo is now the No. 1 most watched city for fall flight alerts ...

Japan earthquake live: People urged not to return to coast despite tsunami warnings being downgraded - First tsunami waves have begun reaching Iwate prefecture

Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay. View on euronews

A delayed kimono return led to police involvement in Japan, sparking debate online. The incident highlights deeper cultural differences around rules, time, and accountability.