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New booking data from evo shows North American demand for Japanese ski trips surging, especially for guided backcountry experiences in Niseko and other Hokkaido destinations.

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ONZALINX and the Hiroshima AI Assurance Council used a Hiroshima conference to pitch a Japan-led framework for checking AI decisions across borders, industries and systems.

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The Business Research Company says the global travel bags market is entering a high-growth phase, led by Asia-Pacific and supported by tourism, lightweight materials, and smart luggage features.

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Izushi Castle Town in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, is preparing for its annual Kabuki performances at the historic Eirakukan Kabuki Theater from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. The run spotlights classic plays, a noted Kabuki headliner and one of Kansai’s oldest…

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Pet Travel Advisors has released free country guides for Canadians moving dogs and cats abroad in 2027, outlining tests, permits, quarantine rules and timing for destinations including Australia, the U.K. and Japan.

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Eyesore Racing won the 24 Hours of Lemons’ first race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by one lap on Oct. 12, 2026, in a car made from two totaled Miatas.

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Tokyo-based destination management company TokudAw has launched TokudAw Lite, a booking platform for fixed-price private transfers between Tokyo airports and key destinations.

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Mouriya is guiding international visitors to its Kobe and Kyoto restaurants as Japan travel demand stays strong.

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Ubigi is highlighting Ookla’s second-quarter 2026 travel eSIM analysis, which found that routing and internet breakout points can have a bigger effect on latency than the local mobile network itself.

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Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026 in Bhopal drew more than 600 stakeholders, 10,263 business meetings and proposed private tourism investments of about US$385.3 million.

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As Japan draws visitors for peak autumn foliage and seasonal tourism, Simigo is pushing digital mobile access as a planning priority for international travelers.

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NARUTO & BORUTO SHINOBI-ZATO in Awaji, Japan, is starting a monthlong birthday event on Nov. 1, 2026, with new collectible cards replacing sticker giveaways.

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IGNITE Co., Ltd. has released an English-language guide to Japan’s retail market for overseas brands and retailers as the country prepares to change tax-free shopping rules on Nov. 1, 2026. The guide is aimed at companies weighing entry into a…

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Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo has built a hotel-wide library collection around Japanese culture, local history and serendipitous discovery.

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RODE LIFE is rolling out its first mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android, giving members phone access to wholesale hotel, flight, car rental and experience pricing.

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The Genealogical Institute of Japan said it published the 10th paper in its academic series on Oct. 2 and is offering full-scale Japanese ancestral research for descendants worldwide.

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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. is using a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in central Kyoto to showcase Japanese kitchen knives, artisan techniques, and cultural craftsmanship to domestic and international visitors.

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Expedia Group named Color Factory one of the experiences to try in 2027 under its new “Un-Adulting” travel trend, highlighting the Chicago-based immersive art experience alongside destinations including Tokyo Disneyland, Xcaret and Dreamworld.

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Airwheel says its SE3SL Smart Rideable Electric Suitcase earned a Silver Award in Product Design at the 2025 Japan IDPA, adding to a growing list of international design honors.

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oneWheat has released Solitaire World Tour, a free Klondike solitaire game for iOS and Android that turns card wins into plane tickets across 34 watercolor cities in Japan and Korea.