Israel welcomes Japan’s new PM Takaichi, hailing 'historic' opportunity

Israel’s leadership has warmly welcomed the election of Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in a vote earlier this week, expressing hope for close bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on his X account:...

The top trending destinations for 2026 travel, revealed by Expedia

We’re always down for a new travel trend. Whether it be the renaissance of train travel, cruises becoming cool again, or slower-paced trips, they’re always on the money. That’s why we were intrigued by Expedia naming the top trending destinations...

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...

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights — they’re also looking for new flavours that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting. In Québec, for example, it’s poutine. The comfort food mix of crispy fries,...

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...

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...

Ready for a “Smart Vacation”? Why 2026 Could Be Travel’s Most Mindful Year Yet

Travel in 2026 might look a little different. Less about checking off bucket lists and more about checking in with ourselves — and the planet. According to Expedia Group’s newly released Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel report, the coming year...

Fujitsu defies convention with optical drives in new AMD Ryzen laptop — Blu-ray disk drive clings onto life in Japanese market

Optical disc devotees continue to find safe ports and harbors in Japan, with the release of the new FMV Note A laptop line (machine translation). This laptop range fuses modern features like a Windows Hello webcam, USB-C power, a Copilot key, and...

Explained: Why More Travellers Are Choosing Tattoos Over Traditional Souvenirs

What is tattourism? Tattourism is the trend of travelling specifically to get tattoos, combining travel experiences with body art to create lasting, personalised souvenirs. Why is tattourism becoming popular? Many travellers prefer tattoos as...

Six in 10 Indian travellers trust people over AI for travel decisions: Qlik survey

Indian travellers are increasingly using digital tools to plan trips, but when it comes to making confident choices, trust in people outweighs reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new survey from Qlik. The study, conducted...

13 changes made: Eddie Jones plots shock against much-changed Australia in Tokyo

Australia made 13 changes and named Nick Champion de Crespigny captain as they begin a five-Test tour on Saturday in Tokyo against Eddie Jones's Japan, with the former Wallabies coach plotting a shock. Joe Schmidt's men will afterwards head to...

Trump’s Asia tour: key takeaways from his visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his upcoming Asia tour will include stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, with regional trade, security, and diplomacy topping the agenda. The trip begins in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, where Trump...

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,...

National Geographic names Khiva among top travel destinations for 2026.

National Geographic magazine has included the ancient city of Khiva in its list of the best travel destinations for 2026. The National Geographic team compiled the ranking based on the insights of the magazine’s experts, photographers, and...

Lucía Aleñar Iglesias’ Award-Winning ‘Forastera’ Acquired for U.S. by Grasshopper Film, Lands Spanish, Japanese and Swedish Distribution (EXCLUSIVE) 

Fresh off winning the Fipresci Prize for Emerging Filmmakers at Toronto, Lucía Aleñar Iglesias’ “Forastera” has been acquired for U.S. distribution by Grasshopper Film. The film has also been acquired for release in multiple other territories,...

This Week on Social Media: Entertainment and star power shine across travel retail

This Week on Social Media is our new regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media. The Shilla Duty Free The Shilla Duty Free is...

Elite Havens invites travellers to book in Niseko before the ski season rush

Luxury villa and chalet rental specialist Elite Havens invites travellers to secure their dream ski chalet In Niseko now to enjoy special advance purchase rates before the season begins. As Japan gears up for another spectacular winter, the 2026...

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

LA's most innovative cocktails are at a Japanese-inspired speakeasy behind a Mexican restaurant in Long Beach

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. To find the city’s most inventive cocktails,...

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...