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Deck the Halls: Walt Disney World Announces Details for the 2025 Holiday Season
Laughing Place
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July 8, 2025
We’re halfway through the year, and that means Christmas is right around the corner… At least, Disney seems to think so. Today, Walt Disney World shared all the details for this year’s holiday festivities, which will see the return of a number of...
Japan’s current account surplus hits record high for May
Inquirer
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July 8, 2025
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japan posted a current account surplus of 3,436.4 billion yen 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...
Japan made a “big mistake” by demanding full tariff exemption from U.S.
Cryptopolitan
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July 8, 2025
On Tuesday, Takeshi Niinami, who heads Suntory and chairs the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, criticized Tokyo’s take-it-or-leave-it approach in negotiations with Washington. He called it a “big mistake.” Niinami argued that Japan’s...
Tourism from Shanghai to Beijing: foreign visitors double thanks to visa -free entry
Asia News
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July 8, 2025
According to recently released data, China’s visa-free policy for 75 countries is bearing fruit in the first half of 2025, key to revive the local economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest numbers are from South Korea, Japan, the United...
Tim Blackwell goes on romantic holiday to Japan with younger girlfriend after his ex-wife Monique throws divorce party
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
By MARY MRAD FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:27 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 20:10 EDT, 8 July 2025 Nova radio star Tim Blackwell is enjoying a romantic holiday in Japan with his young girlfriend, Lizzie Baxter, 28. The 43-year-old and...
Marriott: Asia-Pacific Luxury Travelers More Demanding Than Ever
Tornos News
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July 8, 2025
Asia-Pacific travelers are ushering in a new era of travel, defined by meaningful travel experiences, personalized services, and profound lifestyle changes. New research from Marriott International’s luxury hotel portfolio, Luxury Group, shows...
Travelers in Japan asked to keep power banks within reach on flights
Kyodo News+
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July 8, 2025
TOKYO - The Japanese government on Tuesday began urging travelers to keep power banks within reach on airplanes following a series of incidents of mobile batteries catching fire on flights. Airline staff at airports across the country began asking...
.@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...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Japan next week for Expo
Japan Times
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July 8, 2025
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is planning to visit Japan next week for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, according to people familiar with the matter. The Expo is taking place in Osaka until mid-October, with the U.S. celebrating its National...
'I visited tiny UK city overlooked by tourists but it's more beautiful than most'
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
This enchanting city needs to be on your bucket list ( Image: Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS) At the beginning of 2025, I ticked the 40th country off my bucket list. Like many other Brits, I was so enchanted by the sugar-like beaches of Thailand, the...
SEGA STORE TOKYO Opening on July 18th: SEGA’s first flagship in Japan brings limited goods and more
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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(Photo: SEGA Corporation) Some big news has been confirmed for gaming fans: SEGA’s very first official flagship store in Japan, branded as SEGA STORE TOKYO, is set to open on July 18th 2025 at Shibuya PARCO. This launch follows the successful...
10 best resorts in Arizona for 2025, according to Travel + Leisure
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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July 9, 2025
Travel + Leisure unveiled the results of its 2025 World’s Best Awards, honoring top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and travel experiences as rated by its global audience. Now in its 30th year, the annual readers’ survey offers a...
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...
A new co-working space in Japantown
The New Fillmore - California
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July 8, 2025
At Koho, “We’re helping younger generations shape what it means to be Japanese American today.” STREET TALK | CYNTHIA TRAINA In a neighborhood shy of co-working spaces, Koho is a welcome arrival. This nonprofit space for creatives, open from...
Telling tourists to go home has a history
Canberra CityNews
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July 8, 2025
Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II, writes FREYA HIGGINS-DESBIOLLES. This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca...
Scoot expands network with new Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan routes
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 8, 2025
Scoot announces new flights to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Kota Bharu and more, boosting regional connectivity for winter 2025. SINGAPORE – Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Da Nang...
Road Less Traveled: Agent finds alternatives to major cities
The Entertainer Magazine - Arizona
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Travelers often gravitate toward popular destinations, and with good reason. Their renowned landmarks, rich cultural heritage and world-class attractions have earned them a spot on countless bucket lists. But sometimes, a lesser-known destination...
‘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...
Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali are stylish in Japan
GMA Network
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July 8, 2025
Kapuso couple Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali recently went to Japan for a quick vacation. The couple toured around Tokyo and Osaka looking very stylish. Ruru and Bianca have always experimented with bold fashion styles. Check out their eye-catching...
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...