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Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
5 Indian ice cream varieties ranked among world’s top 100. Here is the list from Taste AtlasTasteAtlas has recognized 5 Indian ice cream flavors among the world's best. From K. Rustom & Co.'s Mango Ice Cream Sandwich to Pabba's Gad...
This Japan airport is about to get a Pokémon makeoverNoto Satoyama Airport will transform into "Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, aiming to revitalize tourism in Ishikaw...
Gulf war batters India's glass heartland, testing New Delhi's manufacturing driveFirozabad, India's Glass City, faces a crisis. War in the Middle East disrupts gas supply, halting glass furnaces and leaving thousands job...
Japan tourist arrivals in January mark first fall in four yearsJapan's inbound tourism saw its first dip in four years during January, primarily due to a significant 61% drop in Chinese visitors amid bi...
Pokemon theme park opens to visitors in TokyoTokyo has unveiled its first permanent Pokemon theme park, PokePark Kanto, at Yomiuri Land, drawing massive crowds with its themed rides an...
Planning your dream Japan trip? New fees and restrictions are quietly stacking upJapan is seeing a sharp rise in interest from Indian travellers, with demand spreading beyond the cherry blossom season into winter and yea...
How Japan’s tax-free shopping rules are changing for foreign visitors this yearJapan is overhauling its tax-free shopping for foreign visitors, with new rules starting November 2026. The system will shift to a refund-b...
Indian tourists travelling to Japan will soon be able to make payments using UPIIndian tourists in Japan will soon be able to use their UPI apps for payments, thanks to an MoU between NPCI International and NTT DATA Jap...
This Indian city just outranked Italy's Florence in tourist favourites of 2025Jaipur has been ranked 5th among the world’s best cities for tourists in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 survey, ahead of Florence. Praised for its...
Why are record number of Australian tourists flocking to Japan? Check attractions behind the trendJapan attracts a large number of tourists from Australia. In 2024, 920,000 Australians visited the country. The number is expected to reach...
Indian tourism blossom in Japan with record high visits in 2024In 2024, Japan witnessed a surge in Indian tourism, with 233,000 visitors contributing 56.1 billion yen. The average spending per visitor i...
2024 was a hit year for Japan with a record 37 mn touristsIn 2024, Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign tourists due to post-pandemic tourism surge and a weakened yen making travel cheaper. Sout...
High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across AsiaMost Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, and Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wa...
Japan reopens to tourists with shuttered souvenir shops, hotel staff shortageFrom Tuesday, Japan will reinstate visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest border controls to slow the sp...
Indians, most family-oriented travellers: surveyThe survey was done by the airline online across selected countries in Asia-Pacific. In India it was conducted among 501 adults between Feb...
4 lakh Chinese tourists spent $830 million in Japan from Oct 1-7Four lakh Chinese tourists visited that country and spent about US$ 830 million in shopping during the National Day holiday week.
Visa on arrival for American citizens may boost tourismUS is the largest source of foreign tourists to India, accounting for a share of 15.8% tourists which proves 'visa on arrival' makes good e...