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Lice at Hotel Testicle – The Comedic Writings of Hiraga Gennai

In the mid-18th century, Edo (modern-day Tokyo) had over 1 million inhabitants, making it the largest city in the world. That didn't make it the best place to live, though.…

August 26, 2024

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WestJet pilots picket ahead of possible strike next week

The risk of travel chaos is starting to look like a sure thing as Canadians make plans to take the skies this Victoria Day long weekend. On top of staff…

August 15, 2024

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Sour Beers for Japan’s Sweltering Summer

As another ridiculously hot, sweaty Japanese summer sweeps in, there's nothing like grabbing a cold brew to kick back and cool down with. While an ice-cold pint from one of…

July 25, 2023

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The world’s most powerful passports for 2023

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July 19, 2023

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Tokyo Midtown Events To Get You Through the Hottest Months

Summer in Tokyo is in full swing. Check out these six Tokyo Midtown events to stay breezy in the upcoming months, featuring a cold foot bath and a new 21_21…

July 17, 2023

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Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune… and Mixed Messages

No, this isn't a food-themed anime, although you'd be forgiven for thinking it was. Based on a Japanese novel of the same name by Carlo Zen, Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune…

July 11, 2023

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You’ll soon be able to use your phone on EU flights. But passengers aren’t sure that’s a good thing

A new poll has revealed that passengers are split on new inflight phone rules. Passengers on flights within the European Union (EU) will soon be allowed to use mobile phones…

July 5, 2023

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Yoyogi Broadway Is a Haven of Hospitality That Follows Its Own Rules

Under the watchful eye of NTT Docomo Yoyogi Tower (Tokyo's Empire State Building-reminiscent landmark), an east-meets-east coast neighborhood sprawls out just a few steps from Yoyogi Station's east exit. Previously…

June 29, 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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The travel industry could be recovering faster than initially thought | 2023-06-13 | Invest News

New data from a global payment network suggests that business travel could be on its way to a full recovery UATP is a global payment solution owned and operated by…

June 18, 2023