Is Japan the new Iceland? Becoming the hottest destination in tourism can fuel an economy, but it's no free lunch.
Travel to Japan has exploded in recents years. Sustainable tourism advocates say the country needs to be proactive at ...
How Yankees are addressing Japanese rut with record-setting slugger coming to MLB in 2026
The Yankees wanted Shohei Ohtani as much as everyone else when the pitching/hitter phenom left Japan for the Angels in 2019. GM Brian Cashman was bummed again two winters ago when Ohtani was a free ...
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11 Best Hidden Spots in Tokyo: Uncover Unique Things to Do Beyond the Tourist
We all know that Tokyo is a city like no other, where neon-lit skyscrapers stand side by side with ancient shrines, and every ...
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Tokyo cops nab Korean for tricking Osaka woman into prostitution in U.S.
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a male Korean national from a sex-industry scouting group in Osaka ...
Weekend for the arts: China's old tea houses, Jalaini Abu Hassan's 'Sepia Tak Sepi'
Harmoni Soka Art and Culture’s exhibition, Steeped In Time: Old Tea Houses Through The Lens Of Harry Woo, is more than just a ...
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Tokyo Importer, Having Bought Syrian Soap Throughout Civil War, Hopes Sales Will Now Aid in Reconstruction
Roughly two months have passed since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December. Even during the country’s ...
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This city is trending as Japan’s emerging queer cultural hub
Landing on multiple must-visit lists for 2025, Osaka is also proving to be a hub for LGBTQ+ travelers thanks to its emerging ...
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Why the MLB season opener is played in Japan – Tokyo Series explained
Continuing a tradition that began in 2000, Major League Baseball returns to Tokyo for the 2025 season opener, reinforcing ...