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Shoutenguide: Tokyo’s Best Shopping Streets

What department stores are for rich housewives, shoutengai (shopping streets) are for communities. Bustling hubs of activity, there are over 2,400 in Tokyo alone. Tokyo Weekends has visited many and…

September 22, 2024

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Black member of Florida curriculum group fires back at Kamala Harris’ criticism

A prominent civil rights figure who helped craft Florida's African American history standards has blasted Vice President Kamala Harris' assessment of the curriculum as “categorically false.” Dr. William Allen, former…

July 24, 2023

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Vikings rookie Jordan Addison cited for reckless driving after going 140 mph: police

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick, wide receiver Jordan Addison, was cited early Thursday morning for reckless driving after going 140 mph in a Lamborghini Urus, according to Minnesota State Police.The incident…

July 20, 2023

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What do we know about Andrey Troshev, the man Putin proposed as the new Wagner boss

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed to Wagner Group fighters that a senior mercenary named Andrey Troshev now command the private military group, according to comments the Russian leader made…

July 14, 2023

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Ryuchell Found Dead at the Agency’s Office

In this week's news roundup, we report on the tragic death of television personality Ryuchell (stylized as Ryuchell). The 27-year-old social media influencer and LGBTQ advocate was found dead by…

July 14, 2023

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Winnipeggers looking to travel cheaply this summer

Canadians are on the hunt for affordable travel options this summer. That includes Amedee Arbor, who is planning to ride around Manitoba in his pedal-powered velomobile. “I might go to…

July 12, 2023

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6 Kagurazaka Coffee Shops Worth Checking Out

Known for geisha and French restaurants, Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo's most charming and refined areas. It has stayed true to itself throughout the decades, slowly incorporating novelty without overdoing…

June 28, 2023

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Canada travel: 13 more countries eligible for visa-less visits

Canada is expanding the list of countries whose residents are eligible to visit this country without a travel visa. People traveling by air from Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica,…

June 27, 2023

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Namale Resort & Spa Named a Top Resort in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023

SAVUSAVU, Fiji, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ -- Namale Resort & Spa, a leading luxury resort in the South Pacific, is thrilled to announce its outstanding recognition in the prestigious Travel…

June 26, 2023

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Tokyo Art Scene: Playful Art

This month, we recommend these three art exhibitions in Tokyo with a collection of artwork that embodies the playfulness and revolutionary elements of the avant-garde. The emergence of modern art…

June 22, 2023