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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...
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....
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...
'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why You’re Not Allowed to Photograph Geisha in Japan
Mental Floss
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July 8, 2025
Japan is a top travel destination for many reasons, including its natural beauty, rich history, and its significant influence on global pop culture. Among the most popular destinations is Kyoto’s Gion district, where tourists go to catch glimpses...
Sri Lanka Among Top Three Summer Destinations for July–August Travel: Emirates Data
Lanka News Web
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July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top three summer travel destinations for July and August by Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, based on its latest global booking and search data. According to Emirates, flight searches for Sri...
Malaysian Tourists Use QRIS to Make 5,000 Transactions in Riau Islands, Indonesia
Tempo.co
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July 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Batam - The Bank Indonesia Representative Office for the Riau Islands Province (KPw BI Kepri) reported that cross-border use of the Indonesian Standard Quick Response Code (QRIS) by foreign tourists from Malaysia has exceeded 5,000...
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...
Corn Collapsing Out of the Holiday
Yahoo Finance
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Corn, unhusked - by MabelAmber via Pixabay Corn is falling hard in Early Monday trade, with losses of 11 to 12 ½ cents. Futures pulled off early session gains, but still closed the Thursday session with 2 to 4 cent gains. September was up 8 ¾...
Solo and Safe: The 10 Most Friendly Countries for Independent Travelers
Travelbinger
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July 8, 2025
Solo travel is either the most liberating experience of your life or a lesson in why humans are social creatures. The difference usually comes down to one thing: picking the right destination. Some countries seem designed for solo...
What Happened To Delta Air Lines' Tokyo Hub?
Simple Flying
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July 8, 2025
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines once held an extensive network to and from Tokyo Narita Airport. Its Asian base had connections from Tokyo to destinations across Asia, and many more to the United States. Delta inherited the Tokyo hub from its...
How To Best Stop Japanese Beetles From Destroying Wisconsin Gardens, Yards
ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM - Iowa
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July 8, 2025
Japanese beetles are, obviously, native to Japan and were reportedly introduced to the United States through international trade. They are now primarily found in the eastern and central United States; however, isolated populations have been...
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...