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The Most Influential Travel Brands Right Now
by Donald Wood Last updated: 1:20 PM ET, Thu June 22, 2023 The American magazine company TIME released its annual list of the 100 most influential companies in the world,…
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Two Soldiers Killed as GSDF Recruit Opens Fire on Colleagues
This week's news roundup is dominated by crime. At a Japanese military base in Gifu Prefecture, two soldiers are killed and another one injured after a GSDF recruit opens fire…
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Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days
Single-lane alternating traffic is expected to be moving along the highway by the weekend of June 24-25, the Transportation Ministry says Highway 4 is not expected to be open again…
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Murdoch Travel hosting grand opening at new location Saturday
Murdoch Travel, which has been in business for more than 30 years, will host a grand-opening celebration at its new location in Barrie on Saturday, June 17. There will be…
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List of 7: Dark Tourism in Japan
The term dark tourism was coined in 1996 by Glasgow Caledonian University researchers John Lennon and Malcolm Foley, though the phenomenon itself is said to date back to Gallo-Roman times.…
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European Travel Strikes Announced for May and June
Euro News has reported that workers across Europe are walking out in protest of low wages and poor working conditions.Because walkouts are planned all over Europe, travelers should check before…
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10 Timelines That Will Change Your Perception of Japanese History
The popular view of Japanese history is that it went Samurai-Guns-Nintendo. There were a few notable things that happened before, after, or in between those things, but that's the gist…
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Gachapon Obsession: Japan’s Ever-Popular Capsule Toys
The satisfying cranking of the dial. That's followed by the surprising 'pop' sound when the capsule rolls into the collection tray. And then comes the heightened anticipation as you wait…
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Surgery travel assistance for low-income Nova Scotians
Nova Scotia is launching a pilot program that will offer travel support for low-income residents who have to travel within the province for surgery. The Department of Health said this…
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Government Pilots Travel Assistance Program for Surgical Patients
Some Nova Scotians who need to go to other parts of the province for surgery will soon have support for travel and accommodation. A new pilot program will reduce out-of-pocket…