AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Links: Air India will launch four weekly nonstop Delhi–Osaka flights on Feb. 2, 2027, becoming the only carrier on the route and adding a direct option for Indian travelers. Visitor Trends: Foreign arrivals to Japan were flat in the first half of the year, but new arrivals from China fell 57%—a shift to watch for tourism businesses and popular destinations. Osaka Landmark: The Glico Running Man sign is set to go dark in December for its first major change in 12 years, ahead of a makeover in 2027. Culture & Sightseeing: Studio Ghibli’s illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map is available at 7-Eleven stores across Japan, offering fans a new way to explore the city. Kyoto is also drawing attention to how its tourist levy, which can reach ¥10,000, is being spent. Travel Safety: As bear encounters rise, Japan is turning to AI, four-legged robots and pepper-spraying drones to help manage the risk.
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