By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SUBANG JAYA, July 13 — The number of tourists from Japan visiting Selangor rose to 132,526 last year, making them one of the main contributors to the state’s foreign tourist arrivals. State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato' Ng Suee Lim said...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 21 – Selangor’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant boost, with Japanese visitors leading the charge, with a remarkable 49 per cent increase in from 73,822 in 2022 to 110,018 visitors in 2023, said state executive councillor for tourism and local...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 21 — The 48th Bon Odori, celebrated here as part of Japan’s summer festivities, received an overwhelming response from over 40,000 visitors. Visitors, including locals, began flocking to the Shah Alam (Panasonic) Sports Complex as early as 4pm, dressed in...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, June 15 — The Japanese festival of Bon Odori, which courted quite the controversy last year, will return for its 47th edition next month. This year's festival will be held on July 22 from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Shah Alam National Sports Complex (Panasonic) in...

SHAH ALAM, July 16 — The annual Bon Odori festival that has been held for almost half a century in this country is an effort to promote and strengthen friendship between Malaysia and Japan, according to the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia.