IZU, Shizuoka Prefecture--To promote tourism, the seaside resort town of Izu here is considering introducing a "tourism tax" that will be collected not only from overnight guests but also from ...

The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers hot springs and abundant nature. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting people from all over the country. However, due ...

YOKOHAMA >> The Royal Express tourist train, which connects Yokohama and the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, made its debut Friday. Izukyu Corp. and Tokyu Corp. are operating the train.