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AirAsia X today announced the launch of an exclusive direct route connecting Kuala Lumpur with Fukuoka, Japan today. The four times weekly service set to commence on 28 February 2019, will be the airline group’s fifth destination in Japan and fourth route from Kuala Lumpur, strengthening Malaysia – Japan bilateral ties while stimulating local trade and tourism growth.
By AirAsia on November 29, 2018
It is human nature to love beautiful things, and those things could even be as simple as flowers! You would definitely feel that the world is a better place whenever you walk along a path flanked by vibrant-coloured flowers under the clear blue sky, wouldn’t you? For such wonderful experience in Asia, do take time to discover the following places that are sure to uplift your spirits!
By Shafira Natasya on November 21, 2018
If it is not because of Adventure Japan, in collaboration with Chiba TV, I would not be here, dipping myself in this island country.
By Adela Roslan on November 14, 2018
Okinawa, as described in our previous issue, makes a perfect all-inclusive destination for travellers who want to experience it all: rich history, tropical islands with crystal-blue waters and white sandy beaches; deliciously varied food; and interesting mix of cultures. But the list does not stop there, as this Japanese prefecture offers extensive shopping options for shopaholics and browsers alike such as popular luxury goods, meticulous artisanal crafts, tasty snacks, cute souvenirs or exotic street products. Be sure to bring along an extra empty bag and bring plenty of cash!
By Shahida Sakeri on April 23, 2018
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan that is beautiful and comes with a unique culture that is entirely distinct from the rest of the country.
By Shahida Sakeri on April 23, 2018
Camera strapped on, marched to a beautiful spot but just to find the place crowded and too touristy? Finding the perfect picturesque spot during travel is every Instagram-lovers’ dream! Here’s some recommendation for those who opts for something unique and quaint in Nikko, Japan! 1. Hangetsuyama Observation Deck The perfect spot for sweeping views of Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai with the blissful fluttering autumn leaves. Best in October 2. Kanmangafuchi Abyss’s Bake Jizo Statues A gorge formed by lava erupted from Mount Nantai. About 70 jizo statues lined along the trail through the forest and along the raging river. What’s strange is that every time the statues were counted, it sums up to different numbers – hence their name Bake Jizo […]
By Gaya Travel on April 12, 2018
In this part, Farah Nadiah continues to explore Kansai’s delights, this time covering Kyoto, Hyogo, Osaka and Sakai City.
By Farah Nadiah on March 22, 2018
Tourism Selangor connects businesses from Selangor and Japan by staging seminar sessions
By Gaya Travel on March 21, 2018
JULY 2017 – With a wild side so diverse and a fascinating culture to match, the far rural corners of Japan provide an adventurers paradise. From the rugged landscapes of Hokkaido to the sub-tropical reefs of Okinawa, Japan makes the top of travel bucket lists throughout the year, and here are five reasons why: 1. Stunning scenery Japan’s stunning landscapes offer breathtaking seasonal views. From treks across Hokkaido’s fresh powdery snowscapes with the Hokkaido Snow Tour, to the summer Hokkaido Hike journey from Lake Akan through central Hokkaido to the Daisetsuzan National Park and onto Lake Shikotsu-ko, the vast regions of Japan present us with wonderful experiences against some iconic backdrops. Travellers on the Hokkaido Hike trek across Japan’s wilderness, passing through remote verdant forests to mountain peaks to witness […]
By Gaya Travel on July 6, 2017
I was given an opportunity to unearth the hidden gems of Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, under a special invitation from Hokkaido Tourism.
By Mohd Shahril Fawzy on May 26, 2017
Being the home to Narita Airport, Chiba is the strategic international gateway into Japan. The prefecture is the closest destination for locals and foreigners to escape the bustling metropolitan life through its endless fun offerings like natural wonders, amusement parks, culture, heritage, shopping, and cuisine. Chiba is also blessed with mild climate all year long, suitable for growth of blooming flowers in most months of the year.
By Ed Junaidi on April 20, 2017
Gaya Travel Magazine continues travelling using bullet trains and buses around the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region, located on the northwestern part of Japan’s Honshu island. The entire experience introduces the writer to the legendary Japanese efficiency, excellent customer service and obsession with hygiene and cleanliness that all of us should emulate. The region is also teeming with pristine nature, inspiring landscapes and quintessential Japanese culture.
By Ahmad Furqaan Hod on March 16, 2017
Okinawa offers extensive shopping options for shopaholics and browsers alike such as popular luxury goods, meticulous artisanal crafts, tasty snacks, cute souvenirs or exotic street products
By Shahida Sakeri on March 1, 2017
The Okinawan people have a wonderful rich history. It was once part of an independent kingdom called Ryukyu that acted as a key player in the maritime trade networks that reached medieval East and Southeast Asia like Malacca, Pattani, Palembang, Siam and Sumatra.
By Shahida Sakeri on February 22, 2017
Travelling in Japan is more convenient and definitely safe for travellers from different walks of life. I had the opportunity to visit this country again and decided to explore three different prefectures using TOBU Railway.
By Mohd Shahril Fawzy on February 20, 2017
Tokyo Disney Resort will celebrate spring with special programs from April 4 through June 14, 2017 at Tokyo Disneyland Park and Tokyo DisneySea Park. This year the special spring event “Disney’s Easter” will be presented at both Parks for the first time in two years, giving Guests even more opportunities to enjoy the colorful springtime season at Tokyo Disney Resort. At Tokyo Disneyland, the bunny-eared, mischief-making egg characters, “Usatama*,” make their debut in the Park and cause a big commotion in the special event, “Disney’s Easter.” The Disney Friends were busy making Easter eggs in preparation for Easter when a breakdown at the Easter egg factory led to the “Usatama” characters escaping into the Park and creating pandemonium. Along the parade route […]
By Tokyo Disney Resort on February 15, 2017
Keio Plaza Hotel (KPH), one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition of traditional Japanese arts entitled “Enjoying Japan’s Traditional Hinamatsuri Girls’ Doll Festival at Keio Plaza Hotel” displaying various traditional art ornaments in the third floor lobby of the hotel from February 1 to March 27, 2017. This annually held exhibition has been extremely well received by guests, and this year features some 6,500 finely hand woven silk doll decorations, Japanese art items depicting scenes of “Japanese female culture” from the Meiji Period (1868 to 1912), and “Bonsai” miniature decorative sculptured plants to give visitors a taste of Japan’s traditional arts representative of the “Hinamatsuri Doll Festival”. In addition, ten of their restaurants […]
By Gaya Travel on February 8, 2017
With each experience, Aman promises insight and connection into the destination like no other – from saffron farming in Marrakech to pearl farming in the Philippines.
By Gaya Travel on February 6, 2017
Renowned as Hare-no-Kuni (Land of Sunshine), Okayama is the sunniest destination in Japan with milder climate, and low risk of natural disasters because it does not sit on any fault line.
By Juhan Kamaruddin on February 2, 2017
5th January 2017 – Exploring a destination out of season can lead to a path of discovery and charm otherwise hidden by the bustle and busyness of peak seasons. Aman hotels around the world are magical destinations all year round, exceeding every expectation of popular sights in season, but promising something almost more special once the crowds have dispersed. Whether breathing in the rain-cleansed jungle air amid Angkor’s iconic temples or witnessing Japan’s plum blossoms delicate announcement of spring; each reveals a new side to a destination without the crowds. AMAN TOKYO, Japan Visitors flock to Tokyo in spring from March to May, when the parks and gardens of the capital blush pink with cherry blossoms. During the city’s quiet […]
By Gaya Travel on January 5, 2017
Gaya Travel went back to Japan; this time to the Central region. However, the experience this time is different because the writer uses the highway bus package called Shoryudo Highway Bus Ticket. Sounds fun, doesn’t it?
By Ed Junaidi on December 16, 2016
Dining in an igloo, meeting snow “monsters” and walking through a “Samurai Village”; Japan offers beautiful natural sceneries and unique experiences during winter.
By Gaya Travel on December 15, 2016
Take the time to actually understand the place that you are heading to, its people and culture, and see what positive aspects from that place that you can learn and apply back home – now that is what we call to travel with substance.
By Gaya Travel on November 28, 2016
November 9th 2016 – saw the official opening celebration of the first Japanese flagship Boutique in Tokyo, on Ginza Namiki Street. In the morning, Jaeger-LeCoultre hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with influencers from the watchmaking world to the fashion universe, followed by a cocktail reception in the evening. Daniel Riedo, Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO and Stefano Bossi, Jaeger-LeCoultre Brand Manager in Japan, personally welcomed 150 guests and officially inaugurated the Grand Opening of the Boutique. Special Guest, Maki Tamaru, wore a Reverso by Christian Louboutin from the Atelier Reverso, a unique concept created to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the iconic Reverso watch. On this occasion, exclusive watches were on display at the Boutique: the grande complication watch Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon and a high jewellery […]
By Gaya Travel on November 28, 2016
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 NOVEMBER 2016 – British Airways is reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia with the launch of On Business loyalty programme aimed at benefiting and enabling businesses to maximise their travel budget. New members from Malaysia can enjoy a welcome bonus of triple On Business Points on the first six eligible flights within the first 12 months of the new membership*. The On Business loyalty programme, which already helped companies to save £47 million in 2015 worldwide, brings together the business loyalty programmes of three airlines – British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and codesharepartner airlines – allowing business travellers to collect points and spend on all partnered airlines under one scheme. Members will be rewarded based on the money spent rather […]
By Gaya Travel on November 16, 2016
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 27 October 2016: YTL Hotels’ Niseko Village on the island of Hokkaido in the north-east of Japan, is gearing up for a thriving winter season with the December launch of significant ski infrastructure, including new lifts and gondolas and the hiring of 90 international staff across the resort. As part of Niseko United, voted Japan’s Best Ski Resort in the World Ski Awards three years running, Niseko Village has seen its visitor numbers increase steadily from 209,700 in 2009 to 484,330 room nights in 2015. To support the growing visitation of the resort, YTL Hotels has invested in two allseason lifts. The state-of-the-art Village Express and Upper Village Gondola are both unprecedented construction designs for a major ski […]
By Gaya Travel on October 31, 2016
KUALA LUMPUR , 27 October 2016 – Tobu Railway Co. Ltd, the biggest private railroad company in Kanto, Japan, offers routes to five special winter illumination events to spend the year-end holidays. Limited to winter season, the displays start in late October and run till March 2017. The light displays are located in areas along Tobu Railway’s massive rail network through Tokyo and four neighbouring prefectures. Travellers can make their way to Tokyo, Tochigi, Saitama, and Miyagi all within a day or overnight trip to witness the spectacular sights. The journey can start from Asakusa or Tokyo station. Ashikaga Flower Park – A Light Flower Garden This is the biggest illumination event in Kanto area with 3.5 million lights. It is […]
By Gaya Travel on October 27, 2016
Malaysia – 17 October 2016 – Some travel destinations are best explored during a particular season, when the blossoming of flowers or pleasant temperatures highlight the country’s already-exciting attractions. Hotels.com identifies 4 cities in South Korea and Japan that transform into a haven of red and scarlet leaves in October. In addition, Hotels.com is also offering hotel deals that are only valid for the period of this beautiful season. Japan Colorful autumn leaves, known as koyo in Japanese, draw just as many visitors in autumn as the cherry blossoms do during spring. The viewing of autumn leaves has been a popular activity in Japan for centuries. Today, tourists still set out from all over the country to find the best spots […]
By Gaya Travel on October 17, 2016
Walk Japan, the pioneer of off-the-beaten-track tours of Japan, announces the launch of the Oita Hot Spring Trail, a walking tour in Kyushu, west Japan. This fully-guided, six-day tour explores Oita Prefecture, which rightly claims the accolade as Japan’s mecca for onsen hot springs. Here they are found both in abundance and variety including an unusual one with naturally carbonated, fizzy waters. A delight to relax in, onsen are an attractive element of any tour and the Oita Hot Spring Trail, as its name implies, makes them a central theme. We luxuriate in them frequently and enjoy the distinctive and gracious Japanese culture associated with bathing. The onsen are complemented by Oita’s beautiful countryside, variedand high-quality cuisine, enlightened history and its relaxed, friendly people. The tour is suitable for […]
By Gaya Travel on October 12, 2016
Walk Japan, the pioneer of off-the-beaten-track tours of Japan, announces the launch of the Hokkaido Snow Tour, which joins the company’s popular Snow Country Trek and Winter Nakasendo Way for further adventures into Japan’s snowiest regions. The eight-day, seven-night Hokkaido Snow Tour is a fully-guided, snowshoe exploration of east Hokkaido, a seemingly empty and vast landscapes, bordered by towering mountains and the steely-grey Pacific Ocean and Sea of Okhotsk. Here high-quality powder snow, the same snow that has made west Hokkaido a soughtafter destination for skiers, falls copiously and creates a beautiful winter landscape. Few visitors come this far. Even fewer venture onto the snow, where wildlife usually leave the only other footprints to be seen. Sunny weather brings crystal clear air […]
By Gaya Travel on October 12, 2016
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