Japan’s low-cost airline ZIPAIR expanded its network to include the Manila-Tokyo route, with daily direct flights between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Narita Airport, giving Filipinos more options to visit and explore Japan.
ZIPAIR, which operates under Japan Airlines, offers attractive ticket prices while making sure that every passenger experiences quality services while onboard its eco-friendly aircraft. Its planes are equipped with free internet service, extensive in-flight entertainment options and onboard shopping experiences.
Seating options are also offered to travelers as its aircraft have full flat seats, which give more room for passengers to lie down completely.
Manila is the latest destination to be included in ZIPAIR’s growing network. Aside from the Philippines, the airline also links Narita in Tokyo to Singapore, as well as key cities in Thailand, South Korea and the US.
Japan is home to unique and interesting customs and traditions perfectly blended with modernity and mouthwatering dishes that have become popular globally.
At the heart of Japan, Tokyo offers a rich mix of modern appearance, nature spots, arts and historical sites — including the famous intersection Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya Sky, an observatory that offers a panoramic view of Tokyo, Meiji Jingu Shrine where you can feel the serenity in the middle of the city, anime lovers’ haven Akihabara, and newly established Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter, to name a few.
From the busy capital of Tokyo, Filipinos can easily transfer to other prefectures, thanks to Japan’s efficient public transportation.
For the second half of 2023, Filipinos can still catch Niigata prefecture’s art festival Echigo Tsumari Art Field 2023 with hundreds of artworks — making it the world’s largest outdoor exhibition.
Meanwhile, Toyama welcomes visitors to its centuries-old Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival, where spectators can witness the prefecture’s traditional folk dances parading through Yatsuo’s historic streets. The festival will take place on Sept. 1 to 3.
Filipino basketball fans are also in for a treat when they travel to Okinawa as they will have the opportunity to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup live from August 25 to Sept. 10. Aside from the international basketball competition, Filipinos can also enjoy exploring Okinawa’s nature adventures, local cuisine, traditional crafts like Ryukyu glass and music, among others.
The number of Filipinos traveling to Japan has reached 277,100 from January to June 2023, which is almost 94% of the travelers in 2019 during the same period. Since Japan resumed welcoming inbound travelers for tourism purposes in October 2022, the number of tourists has been increasing.
For more information, you may visit the Japan Online Media Center (JOMC) official website http://business.jnto.go.jp/.
