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History of Karaoke in Japan
These days, karaoke is everywhere. In the West, it is rightfully considered very Japanese, although Western visitors are often surprised to find it is practiced differently in its country of…
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The “special forces” travel fad among young people in China could be bad news for Beijing
Chinese tourists take their photo with the Forbidden City in the background from Jingshan Park during a sandstorm on March 28, 2021 in Beijing, China. China's capital and the northern…
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Why This Popular European Destination Is Perfect For A Summer Getaway
Share The Article Last Updated 1 day agoIt's no secret that this summer is going to be an extremely busy time to travel to Europe. According to Allianz Partners, a…
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Don’t Tip in These Foreign Countries
Not sure of whether to leave a tip? Read on.Tipping is a hot topic among travelers, primarily because tipping practices vary so widely from country to country. But in most…
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Ginza Heist Highlights ‘Dark Part-Time Work” Trend
It was a robbery so brazen, some passersby thought it was a film shoot. On Monday, three masked assassins stole around 70 watches from a Rolex specialty store in Ginza…
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Biden proposing new rules to compensate passengers for flight delays
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration wants to require airlines to offer compensation beyond refunds for "controllable" flight cancellations or significant delays.President Joe Biden on Monday said the Transportation Department will…
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BitSummit 2023 Celebrates Indie Games in Kyoto
BitSummit, held in Kyoto's Miyako Messe, had its biggest showcase yet in July, featuring over 100 game titles alongside their developers, publishers and associated businesses who came together to promote…
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Rural 2023: A Peak Japanese Electronic Music Festival
In his book The Practice of Everyday Life, French cultural theorist Michel de Certeau explores how stories can transform a place into a space, and vice versa. A place is…
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Expedia Plans AI Tweaks, Officially Launches ‘One Key’ Loyalty Program in US
Skift Take As earning and burning points on vacation rentals become the norm, maybe even Airbnb will launch a loyalty program one day. Dennis Schaal Expedia said it plans to…
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Chris Broad Celebrates 10 Years in Japan With His First Book
Ten years is a long time to be doing anything — let alone stay relevant on the internet, an arena of notorious trends that explode and then diffuse within a…