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Uttar Pradesh, Yamanashi Prefecture sign tourism cooperation pact
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A Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki visited Uttar Pradesh for the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026, linking investment talks with temple visits, heritage sites and cultural exchanges.
Koku launches two-day Izu Oshima volcano and onsen package from Tokyo
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Koku Inc. has put a two-day, one-night Izu Oshima trip on sale that combines Mt. Mihara, an onsen hotel stay and round-trip ferry service from Tokyo.
Kobe Beef Steak Ishida pitches Umeda as an easier way for travelers to try Kobe beef
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Kobe Beef Steak Ishida is promoting its LINKS UMEDA restaurant in Osaka as a convenient option for international visitors who want authentic Kobe beef without making a separate trip to Kobe. The restaurant says the location near Osaka Station lets…
Bertoia Automobilia sale led by Wanlass sculpture and Franklin sedan
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Bertoia Auctions’ Aug. 28 Automobilia Sale in Vineland, New Jersey, was topped by a Stanley Wanlass bronze sculpture at $34,800 and a 1929 Franklin Series 11 sedan at $13,200. The 550-lot auction drew material from the David Bausch collection and…
Cruise tourism market seen doubling to $401.2 billion by 2035
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Cruise tourism is projected to nearly double to $401.20 billion by 2035, driven by new ship orders, destination investment and rising demand for premium, experience-led travel.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Kanazawa Higashi Chaya Store in Ishikawa Prefecture on Aug. 21, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife business into a historic craft and tourism district.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Osaka Namba
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Osaka Namba Ebisubashi Store in Namba, Osaka, on Aug. 19, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife retail footprint beyond Tokyo.
Airtripmaker expands premium-cabin flights for corporate and group travelers
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Airtripmaker is broadening its U.S. and Canada booking platform with premium economy, business class and first class flights for companies, corporates and groups.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens renewed Shibuya Center-Gai store in Tokyo
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TAIMATSU Inc. has officially opened the refreshed MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Center-Gai Store in Tokyo after first launching the location in advance in 2025. The shop is meant to showcase Japanese kitchen knives in a more spacious retail setting that…
XCards lays out global rollout for GDID AI City Travel Card 3.0
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XCards Inc. released a 2026 go-to-market plan for its GDID AI City Travel Card 3.0, positioning the product as a hardware-software identity and payments platform for international travelers, Web3 users and digital nomads.
XCards unveils AI City Travel Card 3.0 architecture
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XCards Inc. released a white paper outlining the hardware and AI stack for its Global AI City Travel Card 3.0 on Aug. 17, 2026 in San Jose. The plan centers on secure elements, decentralized identity, on-device AI and automated settlements for…
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Hiroshima Hondori store
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in Hiroshima’s Hondori Shopping Street, expanding the brand’s retail reach in a busy area that draws visitors from Japan and overseas.
Indus Travels launches solo travel brand with no single supplements
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Indus Travels has introduced Solo Together, a new travel brand for solo travelers that pairs curated international trips with private rooms, no single supplements and built-in flexibility.
Atmosphere Core unveils 10th Maldives resort under ONE BANYAN brand
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Atmosphere Core has signed its 10th Maldives resort, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, with opening planned for March 2027. The 118-villa island retreat adds a new co-branded format to the company’s Maldives portfolio and pairs luxury…
Toyama Prefecture brings wagashi, travel pitch to Los Angeles
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Toyama Prefecture hosted a wagashi workshop and tourism seminar at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles on July 29-30, 2026, as part of a broader push to raise its profile with U.S. travelers and the travel trade.
PlacidWay, Cell Grand Clinic form Japan regenerative medicine partnership
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PlacidWay and Cell Grand Clinic have teamed up to help international patients access government-approved regenerative therapies in Osaka.
Japan Medical Finder launches free hospital search tool for foreign patients
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iASK Inc. has launched Japan Medical Finder, a free mobile-friendly platform that helps foreign visitors and residents locate 2,784 hospitals and clinics across Japan.
Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
XPERISUS joins Virtuoso’s luxury travel network
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XPERISUS Inc. has been accepted into Virtuoso’s by-invitation-only luxury travel portfolio, giving the Tokyo-based company access to more than 20,000 travel advisors worldwide.
Five Chinese metal fabricators draw attention as buyers shift to precision over volume
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International industrial buyers are rethinking Chinese metal fabrication in 2026, with dimensional control after welding, post-weld machining and inspection now weighing more than raw tonnage.
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