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LGBTQ+ tourism convention comes to Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is hosting its annual convention in Palm Springs at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The convention runs from October 21 until Saturday, October 25. Programming includes...
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The forgotten underpass of Tokyo’s Skwat Kameari has become a creative, cultural hotspot
Until recently, east Tokyo’s Kameari neighbourhood was perhaps best known as the setting for KochiKame, a popular manga about a hapless policeman that ran for 40 years before bowing out in 2016. These days, however, there’s a new crowd coming to...
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Korea's top security adviser meets with Japanese 'kingmaker' Taro Aso
Published: 23 Oct. 2025, 07:00 National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac holds a briefing regarding recent issues in Cambodia at the Presidential Office in Yongsan District, central Seoul on Oct. 17. [NEWS1] Wi Sung-lac, the national security adviser...
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A downturn in international travel to U.S. may last beyond summer: Experts
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Breadcrumb Trail Links World Travel USA Author of the article: Associated Press Rio Yamat Published Sep 01, 2025 • 6 minute read People walk under the Fremont Street Experience attraction's Viva Vision canopy screen on Aug. 30, 2025 in downtown...
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Japan steps in to woo Trump with soybean and LNG purchases as China cuts US imports
As Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi begins her tenure, Tokyo is preparing a carefully crafted offer to US President Donald Trump, one that could help smooth tensions and reaffirm Japan’s commitment to its most vital ally....
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Still Hiking its Dividend: 1 Canadian Stock I’d Grab Right Now
Insurance stocks are often among the smartest dividend-growth choices on the TSX. These are businesses with models built for stability, compounding, and disciplined capital returns. In fact, Canadian insurance giants have a long history of hiking...
New Study Finding 4,000 Steps Per Day Reduces Risk Of Death Is A Reminder That 10K Steps/Day Is Totally Arbitrary And A Japanese Marketing Ploy
iStockphoto / sportpoint According to the latest studies, approximately 1-in-5 Americans use fitness trackers like the Apple Watch, Whoop Band, Garmin, etc. And many of those Americans, myself included, obsess over daily stats without ever taking...
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How tidying expert Marie Kondo packs for travel
“What I want to convey is not that the Japanese way of thinking is the only correct one, or that it should be recommended as the ‘right’ way,” she said. “Rather, by learning about other cultures, we can come to understand our own more deeply.” The...
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Japan’s new leader to woo Trump with trucks, soybeans
TOKYO: As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalizing a purchase package, including US pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week, two...
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Is that hot dog safe to eat? Experts share travel street food smarts
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Eat Travel Travel International Author of the article: Washington Post Andrea Sachs Published Sep 08, 2025 • Last updated Sep 08, 2025 • 6 minute read Thai food market Photo by Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are...
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Travel After the Pandemic: Rising Prices and How Tourists Are Coping with Vacation Inflation in 2025
Travel after the pandemic now costs more for everyone. Demand spikes, reduced airline capacity, dynamic pricing, ancillary fees, increased lodging tax, and local surcharges have caused an increase in the price of airfare, lodging, ground...
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Japan’s New PM to Meet Trump, ‘Will Buy US Soybeans, Pickups’
While Japan’s new premier Sanae Takaichi began work on Wednesday, her government was finalising a purchase package for when she meets US President Donald Trump on Monday. Japan is looking to buy US pickups, soybeans and gas, when trade and...
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US congratulates Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
The United States on Wednesday congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, declaring its readiness to work with her government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration looks forward to strengthening the...
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For South Korea, Japan demonstrates potential of casino resorts to lift economy
Well prior to its targeted opening in 2030, MGM Osaka is already serving as a model for South Korea of how IRs can boost tourism. South Korean business and tourism experts convened on Friday to discuss how the country’s casino industry may be...
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NITR shares answers to Gen Z traveller puzzle
Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) unveiled an ambitious new strategy to reignite growth in the travel-retail confectionery category at its annual press briefing at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes earlier this month. The Swiss...
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LAST CALL: Capital One To Japan Airlines 30% Conversion Bonus Until 7:59AM ET On October 23, 2025
Capital One launched three new points-to-miles conversion partners last month (read more), and the most interesting one was Japan Airlines. The conversion ratio between Capital One and JAL is not the usual 1:1, but rather 1:0.75; however, there is...
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What’s Japan’s Problem with Foreigners?
If recent policy moves are any indication, Japan has a tourist problem. With a record number of tourists visiting the country in 2024 – just under 37 million people – things are getting crowded. There are daily caps on the number of people allowed...
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Japan government says U.S. President Trump to visit country for 3 days from Monday
TOKYO - U.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...
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Japan’s new leader Sanae Takaichi to woo Trump with promises on pickup trucks and soya beans
TOKYO – As Japan’s new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Oct 22, her government began finalising a purchase package, including US pickup trucks, soya beans and gas, to present to US President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week,...
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School operator ECC to bring Indonesian interns to Japan hotels
Travel & Leisure Japanese company aims to connect about 100 students yearly to hospitality industry Osaka-based ECC looks to partner with 10 Indonesian universities over the next three years. (Photo by Keita Shimoda) KEITA SHIMODA October 23, 2025...
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