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5 Iconic Tokyo Crossings (That Aren’t Shibuya Scramble)

Shibuya Scramble is one of Tokyo's incomparable sights and perhaps the most photographed location in the capital — and not without good reason. There's something about the towering commercial buildings,…

June 14, 2023

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The Destruction of Japan’s Spiritual Home of Rugby

The first time I watched a game of rugby at Chichibunomiya Stadium, I was immediately taken back. Not by the narrow loss the Tokyo Sunwolves sustained that day — such…

June 13, 2023

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Marriott CEO on the ‘Resilience of Travel’ and New Paths for Growth

Skift Take Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano has decentralized some decision-making to help the company move faster in its development growth goals. He's also looking to add products adjacent to hotels,…

June 12, 2023

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Free bus rides in Greater Victoria on Clean Air Day

Bus riders in Greater Victoria can travel for free on public transit on Wednesdays as BC Transit marks Clean Air Day. The move is in part to encourage more environmentally-friendly…

June 10, 2023

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Iwao Takamoto – The Japanese Artist Who Designed Your Childhood

Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Scooby-Doo, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, Charlotte's Web. Besides making up the childhoods of people across four generations, the…

June 10, 2023

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Experiencing Tokyo Through ChatGPT | Tokyo Weekends

What with all the hoo-ha about the growing influence and danger of AI, for the sake of some acts of journalism, I decided to ask ChatGPT where I should visit…

June 9, 2023

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Changes to Restrictions on Travel and Activities in the Woods

The Province is lifting restrictions on travel and activities in the woods in all areas except for Shelburne County and anywhere evacuation orders are in place, effective 12:01 am, Monday,…

June 8, 2023

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Canadians spend more on travel than pre-pandemic

Canadians are continuing to spend more money on travel as the industry rebounds slowly from pandemic disruptions, according to RBC Economics — but many are opting for closer destinations, with…

June 7, 2023

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Shop Japan: Omotenashi Selection Summer 2023

If you've spent any amount of time in Japan you've probably heard the word “omotenashi” quite a few times, as it describes an idea that lies at the heart of…

May 26, 2023

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Travel Leaders Network Names Travel Agent Next Door Member of the Year

Travel Leaders Network recognized its top Affiliate Member agencies in Canada with Power of the Partnership (POP) Awards. These awards are a “people's choice award,” having been voted on by…

May 21, 2023