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Shohei Ohtani signs trading card deal with Fanatics-backed Topps

Shohei Ohtani signs trading card deal with Fanatics-backed Topps

John Ray

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, #17, watches his ball soar after hitting his first home run as a Dodger off ...

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Bob Elliott

With a plum position atop many “Best Places to Travel” lists, Japan is on track to welcome a record-breaking number ...

Chinese shoppers flock to Japan to take advantage of the weak yen

Chinese shoppers flock to Japan to take advantage of the weak yen

Bob Elliott

Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan – February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. Ginza avenues are ...

Singapore is named the safest destination in the world for travelers

Singapore is named the safest destination in the world for travelers

Bob Elliott

Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors ...

Japanese airlines issue policies on customer harrassment and abuse

Japanese airlines issue policies on customer harrassment and abuse

Bob Elliott

Japan’s two largest commercial airlines are toughening their stances against travelers who verbally or physically abuse airline staff. Japan Airlines ...

Americans take less time off but Europeans are more vacation deprived

Americans take less time off but Europeans are more vacation deprived

Bob Elliott

Nearly two in three workers around the world are “vacation deprived,” according to a new report published by Expedia. However, ...

‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days – National

‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days – National

Craig Fedirighi

A deadly outbreak of a “flesh-eating bacteria” is spreading rapidly across Japan, alarming health officials with how quickly it can ...

India major gainer of China+1, exports to soar to 5 billion by 2030: Nomura

India major gainer of China+1, exports to soar to $835 billion by 2030: Nomura

Mickey Vernon

New Delhi: India and Vietnam are gaining the most from the China plus one strategy, which is also expected to ...

China calls on Japan and South Korea to reject ‘protectionism’

China calls on Japan and South Korea to reject ‘protectionism’

Adesola Mojo

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MAY 26: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (3rd, L) talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang ...

Japan’s government issues ‘rules of life’ to help foreigners fit in

Japan’s government issues ‘rules of life’ to help foreigners fit in

Bob Elliott

Japan recently introduced a Digital Nomad Visa that allows foreigners from 49 countries to live in the country for six ...