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How to Explore Japanese Cities with Confidence: Travel Tips Inside
Android Headlines
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July 9, 2025
Visitors often arrive in Japan with big expectations and just a bit of uncertainty. The country’s cities are dynamic and dense, with fast-moving transport systems and cultural details that can be unfamiliar. Still, many travelers find that...
Scott Bessent Never 'Made Time' For Japan's Trade Negotiator, Says Economist, Yet The US Ally Got Hit With Trump Tariffs — How Should Tokyo Make Sense Of This?
Benzinga
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Economist Justin Wolfers pushed back against President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Japan, despite the latter actively working towards a resolution on the matter. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a post on X, Wolfers discussed Japan’s top trade...
Japan’s Tokara Islands Were Hit by 900 Earthquakes in 2 Weeks. Did a Manga Predict It?
VICE
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July 8, 2025
Over the past two weeks, more than 900 earthquakes have rocked a remote island chain in southern Japan that’s home to about 700 people. The quakes started in late June, centered offshore around the Tokara Islands, a chain of islands so remote that...
Creative products - new momentum for Hà Nội tourism
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI – Hà Nội is entering a golden period for tourism growth, marked by increasing visitor numbers and improved travel experiences. The city's new tourism products are not only drawing more visitors but also playing a key role in enhancing Hà...
‘Japan stun Wales’ – Summer Tours: Recaps ahead of the Second Weekend of Test Matches
Ruck
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July 8, 2025
Whilst the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia has understandably taken poll position in terms of rugby’s media coverage, there are also an array of international Summer tours currently ongoing across the world. The representatives of the Six...
Japan’s Ultimate High-Altitude Adventures Ranked
Nippon
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July 8, 2025
A ranking of Japan’s best high-altitude locations, including bridges, observatories, and ropeways. A survey by the tourism website Jalan News (managed by Recruit) ranked Japan’s high-altitude activities as follows in the list below. 1: Bridge...
Tourism Authority of Thailand strengthens partnerships with the aviation sector
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted its Airline Focus Partnership Meeting on Monday, 7th July, to coordinate efforts with over 50 airlines and key tourism stakeholders ahead of the peak travel season in the fourth quarter of the year....
Brooks Koepka’s wife Jena Sims dons $120 blue beaded bikini while vacationing in Spain
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Jena Sims is spending some family time in Spain with her husband, star golfer Brooks Koepka, and their son, Crew. In a recent Instagram post, she showed off the stylish swimsuit she donned to spend some time by a pool. In the picture Sims shared,...
Marriott Bonvoy Moments ‘East Meets West’: A Japanese Australian culinary experience at The Ritz Carlton Perth
PerthNow
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July 9, 2025
Guests at The Ritz Carlton Perth will soon have the chance to indulge in a cross-cultural culinary experience when The Ritz Carlton Kyoto chef comes to town. Marriott Bonvoy has unveiled ‘East Meets West’, a culinary event in Perth taking place in...
Hana Bank to provide fast, simplified bank account opening for inbound travelers
The Korea Times
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July 9, 2025
Hana Bank will introduce fast, simplified account opening for inbound travelers, to help them with easier access to financial services during their stay, the lender said Wednesday. The service allows travelers to use QR code-enabled registration...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 5 Favorite Hotels in Istanbul of 2025
AOL
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Travel + Leisure readers once again showed their loyalty to trusted hotel brands—from Raffles to The Ritz-Carlton. In this year’s World’s Best Awards survey, the top five city hotels in Istanbul were all from luxury chains, a trend we saw in the...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 3 Favorite Hotels in Berlin of 2025
AOL
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Cutting-edge architecture, 24-hour nightlife, a legendary art scene, and world-class hotels: The German capital is holding its own as one of Europe’s most alluring travel destinations, with trendy new properties cropping up in and around the...
.@HoshinoResorts introduces solo traveller #wellness programmes at three of its luxury properties in #Japan #spa #nutrition
Leisure Opportunities
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July 9, 2025
The solo traveller programmes will take place at the urban onsen hotel Hoshinoya Tokyo; the remote retreat Hoshinoya Taketomi Island and another island location Hoshinoya Okinawa Activities include rooftop Kenjutsu sessions (a swordsmanship...
Queenstown, Air NZ shine in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
The New Zealand Herald
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July 9, 2025
One reader praised Queenstown for being “active and outdoor-oriented”, while another said the resort town is “the most beautiful location I’ve ever laid my eyes on”. The magazine cited its access to hiking trails, adventure sports and Lake...
Japan, South Korea Desperate to Reduce 25% Tariff by August
Asia Financial
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July 8, 2025
Leaders of Japan and South Korea are desperate to get the United States to reduce its proposed tariffs, which currently stand at 25% for the two most dynamic economies in North Asia. The trade onslaught launched by the Trump Administration has...
Japan expands rural destination development project to broaden luxury tourism potential
TTG Asia
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July 8, 2025
Three more destinations – the foothills of Mount Fuji, Niigata, and Yamagata – have been added to the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) and Japan National Tourism Organization’s (JNTO) project to develop model destinations aimed at spreading the...
Japan will continue dialogue despite ‘truly regrettable’ new Trump tariffs
Cryptopolitan
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July 8, 2025
The government of Japan has slammed the latest tariff hike from US President Donald Trump, calling the action “truly regrettable” and warning that trade tensions could escalate if negotiations fail to gain traction. The statement was made by Prime...
Japan's Emperor, Empress pay respects to deceased at memorial in Mongolia
NHK
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Japan's Emperor and Empress, who are on a state visit to Mongolia, have paid their respects to Japanese nationals who died while detained there after World War Two. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a welcome ceremony and other events...
Japan's current account surplus sets record for May as trade deficit shrinks
Japan Times
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July 8, 2025
Japan posted a current account surplus of ¥3,436.4 billion in May, the highest level for the month, thanks partly to a lower trade deficit reflecting falls in the prices of natural resources from abroad, Finance Ministry data showed Tuesday. The...
Specialist centre Royal Healthcare to open branch in Tokyo or Osaka, after Japanese firm Sojitz takes majority stake
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Specialist chain Royal Healthcare aims to open its first overseas medical centre in Tokyo or Osaka by 2028, after being acquired by Japanese trading firm Sojitz Corporation. In May, Sojitz announced that it had taken a majority stake...