Tourist falls to his death from the wall of the Pantheon in Rome

ROME (dpa) A tourist has fallen from the outer wall of the Pantheon in Rome and died. The 70-year-old Japanese man fell around 7 metres into a ditch late on Friday evening, the authorities said. Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene of...

Japanese tourist dies in fall from Pantheon in Rome

A Japanese tourist has died after falling from the outer wall of the Pantheon in Rome. The man, 69, had been sitting on the wall before he plunged 7 metres into the ancient landmark’s moat on Friday night, the Italian news agency, Ansa, reported....

Agartala to get air connectivity to Bagdogra in West Bengal, travelling to Darjeeling set to get easier

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) Sunday announced that Agartala will soon get a direct flight to Bagdogra in West Bengal. The Bagdogra airport is located 68 km from Darjeeling, one of the most popular hill stations in the country.In addition,...

Mitsubishi Motors Debuts Mitsubishi Elevance

Mitsubishi Motors Debuts Mitsubishi Elevance Concept and Adventure-Inspiring Lineup at Japan Mobility Show 2025 Tokyo – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) today unveiled the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, an electrified...

Tourism Expo Japan calls for stronger outbound travel from central Japan

Inspiring wanderlust was a core theme of this year’s Tourism Expo Japan, the country’s largest international travel event, which attracted 88,500 members of the public over two days in late September. Held in Nagoya Prefecture for the first time,...

Car expert shares honest review after trying out latest version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature: 'Significant'

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system has faced scrutiny in the United States, but one international market has given a glowing review. A Teslarati report stated the Japanese news outlet Nikkei took Tesla's FSD for a spin in Tokyo. The outlet's review...

'A country built entirely on gimmicks': Israeli honeymooner's scathing review of Japan sparks online storm

“Japan is the land of fiction. A country built entirely on gimmicks. Everything that looks good on Instagram—you’ll find it there. Looking for food that ranges from mediocre to awful (but photographs beautifully)? Head to Japan. Want hotel rooms...

O'Hare sets all-time summer passenger record with over 24 million travelers

Michael J. McMurray, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) | Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)Michael J. McMurray, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) | Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) O’Hare International...

“Strengthening Alliance Is a Top Priority”: Japan PM Takaichi Holds Call with US President Trump

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi held her first summit call with US President Donald Trump, emphasising that “strengthening the Japan-US alliance is a top priority.” Both leaders discussed regional cooperation, Indo-Pacific security. Kuala Lumpur: Japan's...

Japanese curry rice with soy-marinated yolk

Back in 2020, I put some curry cubes in my husband Hugh’s Christmas stocking, and our life (particularly his) was cleaved in two: before curry cubes, and after. He took them camping and on cycling trips, and he raved about them to friends. Slowly,...

Takaichi, Trump agree to boost deterrence, economic cooperation

Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed during their first summit on Tuesday to strengthen the bilateral alliance's deterrence and response capabilities and to enhance economic cooperation. Takaichi, who...

Colonel Sanders’ Bizarre Blue Jays vs Dodgers World Series Cameo Sparks Japanese Curse Rumors

When cameras panned across the crowd during Game 2 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers, something peculiar caught viewers’ attention. One person stood out in a crowd of jerseys and caps in the most unique way. This mysterious...

Tokyo's Tropical Paradise | The Best Beaches I've Ever Seen In Japan!

Oct 25 (Currently Hannah) - After having travelled to Japan's most famous tropical locations (Okinawa, Amami, Miyakojima etc), I wasn't expected Niijima to hold a candle to them, but I was wrong! I can't believe that the best beaches in the...

Who is Tadao Ando, Japanese architect behind the floating Dubai Museum of Art?

Japanese architect Tadao Ando has been appointed to design the newly announced Dubai Museum of Art, described by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on X as “floating above the waters of Dubai Creek”. The commission...

Egypt counts on a new tourism dynasty as museum joins a revamped Giza

Until not long ago, Egypt deftly presented visitors with the best and worst tourism experience in a single spot: the pyramids of Giza. Every year, millions of visitors made the pyramids their first Egyptian port of call. After all, who would not...

After 50 Years, Japan Will Increase Visa Fees For Foreign Visitors

Japan may soon become a more expensive destination for international travellers, as the government considers increasing visa fees for foreign visitors for the first time in decades. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced that the...

Hawaii, Okinawa celebrate 40-year connection as sister states

NAHA, Okinawa (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the past 40 years, Hawaii has had a great sister-state relationship with Okinawa, an island prefecture of Japan. Upon arriving in Okinawa, you’ll notice the striking similarities of this island and the islands...

Asian stocks open higher as AI, Fed lift sentiment

Asian stocks opened higher, buoyed by Wall Street optimism that artificial intelligence will keep fueling profits at major technology firms and growing bets of a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. Shares in Japan and South Korea rose, while Hong...

Letter from China: Caves, mountains in China's Guilin embody myth, memory, art

by Xinhua writer Tian Zijun NANNING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- I crouched as I entered a karst limestone cave at the Seven Star Park (Qixing Park), an iconic landmark located at the heart of the tourist city of Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang...

Trump Says He Wants to Meet Kim Jong Un During Asia Tour

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The President of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his willingness to meet with the Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, during his visit to Asia this week. He made the statement while speaking to reporters on Air Force...