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SM Holdings has launched the official website for WorClean, a cloud-based cleaning management OS built for lodging and hospitality cleaning operations.

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TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 drew about 80,000 visitors to Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, combining a global projection mapping contest with outdoor light art installations.

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Diper Tour says Tokyo and Osaka remain the strongest group-travel routes in Japan for 2026, helped by fast rail links, dense attractions and growing use of online booking platforms.

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A new study from Travelsim Asia analyzed 102 Japan eSIM trips from 2024 to 2026 and found travelers typically use about 4.7 GB per trip, or roughly 1 GB per day on shorter visits.

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Allied Market Research says the global tourism source market was worth $599.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $1.1 trillion by 2032. The report points to mobile apps, group travel and Europe as the leading segments, with rising demand for…

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MapZamurai has expanded its Japan-focused travel platform with bookable experiences tied to locations on its interactive map. The update links travel stories, videos, tours, activities, and digital guides so travelers can move from inspiration to…

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Wayfairer Travel says more travelers are booking vacations in the shoulder season, especially spring and autumn departures, as they look for fewer crowds, more flexibility and a more immersive experience.

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Bertoia Auctions will hold its annual Fall Auction Nov. 13-14 in Vineland, New Jersey, with rare toys, trains, banks, pedal cars and patent models from multiple collections.

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LOOK UP Times Square is expanding into Tokyo as founder and curator Rachel D. Vancelette begins a July 25-Aug. 6 cultural tour to seek partnerships with Japanese institutions, artists and creative groups.

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Sydney-based Regovix has launched Madram Milsan AI, a no-registration travel planning platform covering 140 destinations across 80 countries.

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Philippine Airlines is offering travelers in Japan up to 30% off base fares on select routes through a three-day flash sale from July 15 to 17, 2026. The promotion is aimed at holiday and year-end travel, with added Japan-to-Manila service later…

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The global student accommodation market is projected to grow from $22.26 billion in 2025 to $37.01 billion by 2035, driven by international student mobility, urbanization and demand for managed, tech-enabled housing.

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Osaka restaurant brand Yakiniku Rikimaru is getting more exposure from food and travel creators who are sharing their yakiniku visits online.

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Philippine Airlines is offering travelers in Greater China up to 40% off base fares on select routes for three days, from July 15 to 17, 2026. The limited-time sale is aimed at filling future trips to the Philippines and beyond, with travel valid…

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Japanese photographer Shintarrow Yoshikawa has opened “Reverse Mediator” at Gallery Walk in Tokyo, the third exhibition in a trilogy that moves from animals to people to landscapes.

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Bamba Travel has launched a new collection of globally curated trips with live pricing and real-time availability, expanding its booking platform for travelers and travel advisors.

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Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya has published background information on certified Kobe beef as international travelers increasingly ask how it differs from wagyu.

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SMART EXCHANGE Co., Ltd. says its unmanned foreign currency exchange network topped 1,000 units nationwide in February 2026 and handled more than 2 million transactions a year as Japan’s inbound tourism keeps rising.

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DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has launched two seasonal craft experiences that let visitors make custom Slime souvenirs.

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A Travel Sentry survey of luggage industry professionals across seven languages shows a category that has recovered unevenly since Covid, with growth shifting to direct digital channels, product development and sustainability.