Tokyo stocks open lower on Japan political uncertainty

This file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 2, 2020. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as selling was fueled by political uncertainty in Japan after the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal...

Asia and Oceania’s travel elite honoured at World Travel Awards 2025 in Hong Kong

Asia and Oceania’s elite travel brands were in the spotlight at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Hong Kong. The stars of the industry convened for the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025 to find out who had won the most prestigious and highly...

Off-peak season trips entice tourists

An aerial drone photo shows people having fun in Zhaohe town of Mengzhou city, Central China's Henan province, Oct 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The number of post-holiday trips increased this year, as a growing number of travelers prioritized lower...

Private Salaries Hit New Record in Japan

Japan Data Economy Lifestyle Society Oct 14, 2025 The average salary earned by private-sector workers in Japan reached a new record high in 2024. This marks the first time since 1997 for a new high to be achieved. A survey of private-sector...

The Yin And Yang of Travel: Adventures That Killed My Interest

Traveling is always an adventure. Sometimes, adventures exceed your expectations. Occasionally, they turn ugly. Since 1967, I have travelled to 38 countries on six continents. Most trips were routine, with the most exciting part being the...

Hyatt launches first Caption by Hyatt hotel in Tokyo

Hyatt expands in Asia with Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo, a community-focused lifestyle hotel in Nihonbashi district. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has expanded its lifestyle portfolio in Asia with the opening of Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo,...

Hyatt opens Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo, in the heart of financial centre and creative hub

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho, in the financial centre and creative hub of Kabutocho and the second Caption by Hyatt hotel in Japan. Steps away from Kayabacho and Nihonbashi subway stations, the 195-room hotel...

As October sees surge in burglaries in Japan, expert offers prevention tips

Rissho University professor Nobuo Komiya is seen in this photo provided by himself. TOKYO -- Make your home a "place hard to enter and easy to see," a crime prevention expert advises as a surge in burglaries have been recorded in October in Japan....

Octopus’ Japan deal can be a springboard for further innovation

Octopus is making a splash in Japan after the electronic payment system from Hong Kong struck a deal for its mobile app to be accepted by millions of merchants across the country. The expansion to a destination popular with Hongkongers is to be...

Lovelyz Mijoo goes to Japan for vacation, shares witty comment about past controversy

Lovelyz member Mijoo has been on a trip to Osaka, Japan. The idol member, who is popular for uploading vlogs on her online channel, recently uploaded another video where her comment sparked reactions onlineLovelyz member Mijoo wittingly mentions...

Join Us for the 2025 HPU Softball Banquet at the Japanese Cultural Center

HONOLULU, Hawai'i – Hawai'i Pacific University Softball invites you to an unforgettable evening of celebration, fundraising, and aloha at the HPU Softball Banquet on Friday, November 15, hosted at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. This...

FabriX Unveils Multi-Sensory Showcase at Palais de Tokyo for Paris Fashion Week 2025

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – Organized by Hong Kong’s renowned design hub PMQ, in partnership with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), Hong Kong’s pioneering digital fashion house FabriX returns...

How to travel smart and stretch your peso this holiday season

Filipinos are practical travelers, often planning trips months in advance to get the best deals and make the most of holidays and long weekends. Known for being “budgetarians,” many map out their itineraries and expenses early on, ensuring they...

How Much More Proof Do We Need That Our Tourism “Experts” Are Scamming Us?

Editorial by Troy Torres, Kandit News & Views It’s mesmerizing how many times logic and reality need to hit people across the face with its flacid smelly flesh before they realize government officials in both the CNMI and Guam are simply duping us...

The path we travelled before

I have always been intrigued by the career trajectories of writers, artists, scientists and professors. Was it a life-long goal? A deliberate set of decisions or a random sequence of events? I posed this question to Frederik Logevall, a...

Disney-loving parents are hacking their way to affordable family vacations — even as park costs soar

By now, parents like Tarah Chieffi are used to the news delivered each year in October, sure as the changing leaves but not nearly so welcome: Disney is raising prices on tickets to its beloved theme parks for 2026, in some cases to more than $200...

Skyscanner Reveals 7 Travel Trends That Will Shape 2026

As 2026 approaches, travel is becoming more about identity than itinerary. According to Skyscanner’s new Travel Trends 2026 report, next year’s trips will be deeply personal, passion-led, and more curated than ever. With the cost of living still...

Government to fund tourism language training

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labor and Skills Development signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday with Maldives National University (MNU), and Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) to train Maldivians in foreign language...

Kyoto: New accommodation tax for tourists of up to 10,000 yen per night

Accommodation tax to increase from 2026 – Revenue expected to more than double The Japanese city of Kyoto has announced that visitors will be charged a new accommodation tax of up to 10,000 yen (about $65) per night, as part of the city's efforts...

Mainland tourists drive WeChat’s growth during National Day

Cross-border transactions in Weixin Pay increased by 21% year-on-year Weixin Pay’s cross-border transactions increased by 21% year-on-year (YoY) during the first five days of October 2025, according to data from Weixin. Overseas transport...