Travel & Leisure
New Mt. Fuji rules reduce number of 'bullet climbers'
Concern remains about possible loss of UNESCO Heritage Site status
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong Jockey Club eyes mainland opportunities despite betting ban
Club plans regular Guangzhou races from 2026, may seek to take bets in home city
Transportation
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail hours before Olympics begin
Coordinated sabotage at sites far from Paris targeted links to maximize disruption
Tea Leaves
Tiger spotting among the mangroves
A conservation lesson in South Asia's forested Sundarbans region
Environment
Pacific nations urge Japan to clean up WWII shipwrecks
Oil leaks put coral reefs, mangroves and fisheries at risk, researcher warns
Life
Searching Japan's abandoned houses for the ultimate fixer-upper
Foreigners are preserving old architecture -- and even taking it home
Travel & Leisure
Disney alum aims to recreate magic at Japan park Huis Ten Bosch
Plan to develop surrounding area into one that caters to tourists
Life
Mount Fuji photo row highlights Japan's overtourism crisis
Selfie mania blights scenic locations and triggers fierce debate about remedies
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Travel & Leisure
Taiwan's scenic Alishan Railway resumes service to wide acclaim
New luxury cars add to buzz around historic route dating back to Japanese rule
Travel & Leisure
Japan's tourist arrivals at record high, recovering from pandemic drop
Half-year total reaches 17 million, driven by visitors from South Korea and China
Travel & Leisure
Japan's ANA to launch 3 new flights to Europe starting from December
Airline resumes expansion postponed due to COVID-19 and Ukraine war
Society
Thailand says cyanide killed 6 foreigners in hotel, including perpetrator
U.S. State Department monitoring situation, FBI helped with investigation
Society
Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel
Police search for seventh person in connection to deaths at Grand Hyatt Erawan
Economy
Thailand extends visa-free travel to 60 days for 93 countries
Tourism authority sets $94.1bn revenue target for 2025
Travel & Leisure
Japan's Mori Trust bets on wealthy tourists in bullish forecast
Real estate developer predicts a surge in foreign arrivals and spending this year
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Travel & Leisure
Harry Potter draws global fans to Universal Studios Japan, 10 years on
Wizarding World success opens doors for more collaborations at Osaka park
Transportation
Japan's Kansai airport to take 30% more flights ahead of Osaka Expo
Region looks to direct international tourism influx to less-visited areas
Life
Exploring Tokyo's landmark gardens
Hidden gems and old favorites connect one of the world's greatest metropolises to nature
Travel & Leisure
South Koreans head to Japan in record numbers, drawn by weak yen
Rakuten, Bic Camera partner with Hyundai Card for discounts and services
Transportation
China's big three state airlines lag behind profitable private peers
Earnings previews show trio losing $1bn despite double-digit passenger growth
Finance
Japan's top credit card company to launch travel booking site with Hopper
Sumitomo Mitsui Card aims to link more services to Olive finance app
Transportation
Bangkok Air shares near 7-year high on Koh Samui airport expansion
Airline to increase flights on lucrative resort island route
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo Disney operator announces $2bn bet on Japan cruises
Oriental Land's latest investment comes on heels of major resort expansion
Economy
Japan's May GDP shrank 0.1% on weak consumption: JCER
Economy falls into contraction for the first time in four months
Japan immigration
In Indonesia and India, labor-starved Japanese hotels scout talent
Job fairs also planned in Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal as tourism booms