Why tattoos are the new travel souvenirs

Imagine this: you're exploring a destination that's been on your wishlist for years. As you stroll through its charming streets, sampling local food, you spot a tattoo studio. Suddenly, you think, why not get that tattoo you've been meaning to...

Tourist arrivals to Azerbaijan increased by nearly 2%

In January-September of this year, from 183 countries 1,948.2 thousand or 1.8 percent less foreign nationals and stateless persons compared to the corresponding period of the previous year visited Azerbaijan, the State Statistical Committee told...

Japan government says Trump to visit country for 3 days from Monday

S President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Japan for three days from Monday for his first in-person talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said. Trump is slated to visit Japan for the first time in...

Japan to Raise Departure and Visa Fees for Tourists: What to Know

If you’re planning a trip to Japan in the next few years, there’s something new you’ll want to budget for. The Japanese government has announced plans to raise several travel-related fees. It includes airport departure tax, visa fees, and a new...

Little Tokyo businesses embrace Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers

LITTLE TOKYO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The city of Los Angeles is buzzing with the Dodgers back in the World Series, and Shohei Ohtani has been a big part of the success. The Japanese star player is big everywhere, but they really love him in Little...

Japan’s PM Takaichi to Offer U.S. Purchase Package Ahead of Trump Talks

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a major purchase package that includes U.S. pickup trucks, soybeans, and liquefied natural gas, to present to President Donald Trump during trade and security talks in Tokyo next week, Reuters...

The Essential Yamanote Line Guide: Where To Stop (or Skip) at Tokyo’s Major Stations

The Yamanote line is often referred to as Tokyo’s most famous train line. Easily identifiable by its lime-green colorway, the train line loops around the city’s major shopping districts, cultural landmarks and more, stopping at stations like...

Asian travelers prioritize breakfast-included stays, Agoda data reveals trend

Agoda’s 2025 data shows Indian travelers lead Asia in choosing accommodations with complimentary breakfast, highlighting value and convenience. With culinary travel on the rise across Asia in 2025, new insights from digital travel platform Agoda...

When America is no longer China's desired travel destination

A woman walks on a street in New York, the United States, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo: Xinhua During this year's China's National Day holidays, Chinese tourists seemed to be everywhere around the world - strolling the streets of Tokyo, wandering museums...

2027 holidays to five countries are already selling out due to rare total solar eclipse

On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'go out' for up to six minutes. The incredible phenomenon will be most visible across North of Africa and parts of the Middle East A rare full eclipse will take place on August 2(Image: AFP or licensors) A rare...

Japan Is Set to Get More Expensive for Tourists: What’s Changing

Tourism in flux: Why economics, policy and storytelling will decide who wins ?

The summer of 2025 was a wake-up call for tourism. While destinations like Barcelona and Bali were overrun with tourists, others couldn’t fill beds. That should ring alarm bells for businesses in South Africa too. The travel industry is unsettled,...

Ikon Pass adds nine new Asian resorts for the 2025-26 ski season

Skiers, rejoice! Your winter passport just got a major upgrade. Ikon Pass has announced the addition of nine new resorts across Japan, China, and South Korea for the 2025-26 season, offering up to 77 days of skiing and riding throughout Asia. With...

Japan vows tougher measures after record bear attack deaths

The latest victims include a man in his 70s who was found dead on Oct 10 on a mountain in northern Iwate prefecture, where he had been picking mushrooms. Another Iwate resident was found dead last week in a forest near a hot spring facility where...

Japan has a new leader, and she’s a heavy metal drummer

KASHIHARA, Japan — As a young woman in the late 1970s, Sanae Takaichi commuted six hours a day by bus and train from her parents’ home in western Japan to attend university. She was a fan of heavy metal music and Kawasaki motorcycles who yearned...

Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with promises on pickups and soybeans

[TOKYO] As Japan’s new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday (Oct 22), her government began finalising a purchase package, including US pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next...

Try Japanese Bonsai Culture, the Next New Trend

With the chaotic flurry and ever-growing fast pace of the surrounding world, people have begun to focus more on their spiritual, mental, and physical well-being in a way that is personal to them. In ways that can resonate with many aspects of...

Japan’s new PM to court Trump with deals on pickups, soybeans and gas

TOKYO, Oct 22 — As Japan’s new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including US pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week,...

Japan explores dual-purpose sites combining tourism and disaster preparedness

Disaster preparedness services and tourism sectors could become more interconnected in Japan amid growing awareness of facilities that serve a dual purpose: as sightseeing spots and, during emergencies, assembly points. Interest is rising in the...

Travel Guides stars Jonathan and Danielle Fren announce they are expecting their first child - after revealing their 'unconventional' relationship

Travel Guides stars Jonathan and Danielle Fren are expecting their first child. The reality stars took to Instagram this week to announce that they were expecting a bundle of joy in April next year. They shared a photo that showed a sonogram...