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Socialite's ultimate revenge after Kambala holiday from hell ended in scandalous trial for her ex-husband: THE GROUP CHAT WITH LUCY MANLY
Welcome to The Group Chat with Lucy Manly, where Australia's most trusted society insider shares the hottest gossip BEFORE it makes the news. Cashless Kashaya living large Despite being declared bankrupt again in April, Double Bay wedding planner...
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Japan Prime Minister Seeks Party Unity in New Cabinet; LDP Campaign Rivals Named to Key Posts
The Yomiuri Shimbun Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, center, and members of her Cabinet prepare for a photo at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Tuesday. By Yuta Abe and Daiki Misawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 16:28 JST, October 22, 2025...
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Japan’s ice hotel, ice wedding chapel, and ice village return to Hokkaido this winter
A truly Tomamu travel experience. There are two key elements to the experiences Japan’s Hoshino Resorts group offers. As a premier hotel chain, they provide guests with elegantly luxurious amenities, but each location also seeks to harmoniously...
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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...
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Explained: Why More Travellers Are Choosing Tattoos Over Traditional Souvenirs
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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...
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'I bought my son a pack of trading cards and it ended up being worth £90,000'
Father-and-son duo Chris and Jake Wilmott have opened a shop in Beeston thanks to a miracle find while on holiday(Image: Joseph Raynor/Reach PLC) A father and son have turned their card-collecting hobby into a career thanks to a miracle find on...
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's Cabinet lineup （2025/10/22）
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, front row, right, poses for a commemorative photo with her Cabinet members following the first Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Oct. 21, 2025. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori) TOKYO (Kyodo)...
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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...
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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...
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Japanese tourist accused of lifting hairdresser’s skirt in Pattaya
Japanese tourists seen inside a Pattaya salon moments before one allegedly lifted the skirt of hairdresser Kanokkarn, who later expressed shock and anger over what she called “disrespectful behavior toward Thai women”. PATTAYA, Thailand — A viral...
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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...
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Takaichi Gains New Freedom After Komeito's Sudden Exit from the Coalition
このページを 日本語 で読む Since the start of October, Japan's political scene has been swept up in a whirlwind of dramatic developments culminating in the rise of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. In the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election on...
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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...
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Travel alert as eight new countries get methanol poisoning warnings
Methanol poisoning can be difficult to differentiate from alcohol poisoning in the early stages(Image: GETTY) The Foreign Office has added eight more countries to the list of those with methanol poisoning warnings as new cases arise. This includes...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Motivated by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi ends up being Japan’s very first female premier
TOKYO: Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was enacted by parliament as Japan’s very first female prime minister on Tuesday, imitating her hero, Britain’s late leader Margaret Thatcher, after a whirlwind couple of weeks of political wrangling....
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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,...
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Japanese influencer faces criticism over accusing tourists of littering at popular destinations
Published: 22 Oct. 2025, 12:18 The photo shows a Japanese influencer holding Korean snacks. [SCREEN CAPTURE] A Japanese social media influencer is facing backlash after accusing foreign tourists of littering in a popular Japanese tourist...
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