Asian cities, off the beaten path in Europe

Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more

Tokyo Revengers Season 3 Episode 13 Recap: Did Kisaki Die?

Takemichi ultimately meets Kisaki in Tokyo Revengers Episode 13, and they have a heated argument during the meeting. Takemichi maintains his hard position and refuses to enable Kisaki to travel back in time. Takemichi’s comment stuns him and he pulls over in the middle of the road to fight him, but something unexpected happens at … Read more

Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds

Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more

Tokyo court holds utility responsible to compensate Fukushima evacuees

TOKYO — A Tokyo court on Tuesday held only the operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant responsible for paying damages to dozens of evacuees. The Tokyo High Court also slashed the amount to half of what the lower court had ordered and relieved the government of responsibility — a decision that plaintiffs and … Read more

How much does it cost to Aman’s new brand Janu hotels?

Few names exude “quiet luxury” like the ultra-luxe Aman Resorts. Its hotels bear its moniker: from Amanoi in Vietnam, to Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro and the hotel that started it all — Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand. Fans of the brands — known as ‘Aman Junkies’ — are accustomed to paying its top-dollar rates, which … Read more

10 Studio Ghibli Dubs We Love, Including The Boy and the Heron

Image: Studio Ghibli In defense of English dubs, no one does it better than Studio Ghibli. It’s not a matter of either-or; with the incredible global talents that span the original Japanese voices and the English casts, it just means we get more! With the release of The Boy and the Heron, which features Robert Pattinson’s … Read more

See the top 20 list

Paris is, once again, the best city to visit in the world, according to Euromonitor International. The city topped the market research company’s annual list of the “Top 100 City Destinations” which compares cities using 55 metrics across six categories: economic and business performance, tourism performance, tourism infrastructure, tourism policy and attractiveness, health and safety, … Read more

Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers

Nintendo has canceled an upcoming video game event and postponed several others because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and players ByYURI KAGEYAMA AP business writer December 8, 2023, 6:04 AM FILE – A Nintendo sign is seen outside Nintendo’s official store in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, on Jan. 23, 2020. Nintendo … Read more

Japan’s automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals

TOKYO — TOKYO (AP) — “We love battery EVs.” Takero Kato, the executive in charge of electric vehicles at Toyota, said that not once, but twice, to emphasize what he considers the message at this year’s Tokyo auto show. It’s a message ringing clear at the Tokyo Mobility Show, which will run through Nov. 5 … Read more

Street Fighter, Resident Evil maker Capcom on synergy in films, gaming

PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 01: Gamers play the video game ‘Street Fighter 6’ developed and edited by Capcom during Paris Games Week 2022 at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on November 01, 2022 in Paris, France. After two years of absence linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, Paris Games Week is making a comeback in … Read more