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U S TOURIST

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023
Kinki Nippon Tourist admits overcharging municipalities by up to ¥1.6 billion
The travel agency has said it will return the funds, overcharged on commissioned work related to COVID-19 vaccination programs, after the amount is finalized.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 8, 2019
Booming Edinburgh will be first U.K. city to introduce tourist tax of £2 per room
Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, is to become the first British city to introduce a tourist tax to try to better manage the impact of swelling visitor numbers and booming hotel occupancy, its council said on Thursday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 10, 2018
German tourist admits to knife attack on Japanese man in Nagasaki while drunk
A German tourist indicted for attempted murder admitted Wednesday to stabbing a Japanese man in a random attack on a street in Nagasaki last year during his first court hearing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2018
Police resume search for missing French woman in eastern Japan
Local police Tuesday resumed their search for a French female tourist who went missing in Nikko, Toshigi Prefecture, late last month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2018
Japanese police deploy 80 officers in search for French woman missing in Nikko
Police and rescuers on Friday stepped up search efforts for a French woman who vanished during a trip to Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, in late July, after receiving a new witness report.
EDITORIALS
Feb 27, 2018
Push to expand legitimate private lodging services
Minpaku (private lodging) services — in which accommodations in private residences are rented out to travelers — are being counted on as a solution to a shortage of hotel rooms to serve the growing numbers of inbound tourists, particularly as the nation prepares to host the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Ahead of the implementation in June of the law enacted last year to lift the tight regulation on minpaku services across the country, prefectural governments next month will start accepting notifications from people who plan to rent out accommodations to tourists.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Feb 9, 2018
Okinawa tourist numbers top those of Hawaii for first time
While Hawaii has long been one of the most popular go-to destinations for tourists from Japan, Okinawa has finally caught up to outshine the rival resort island chain.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 9, 2015
Cross-dressing tourist enters women's bathing area, says he heard view was good
A male Chinese tourist who dressed as a woman to enter the female section of a public bath in Wakayama Prefecture, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful entry, police said.
JAPAN
Aug 13, 2015
Japanese tourist found dead on Scottish island
The body of a 29-year-old Japanese tourist has been found on the island of Skye in Scotland, but foul play is not suspected, local police said Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 2, 2015
American woman mauled to death by lion in South African park
An American tourist was mauled to death in South Africa on Monday when a lion jumped into her vehicle through an open window at a park on the outskirts of Johannesburg, police and officials said.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2015
Middle East dos and don'ts
A long-time columnist on Mideast affairs, Ramzy Baroud, shares 'dos' and 'don'ts' with writers and reporters on how to approach the subject of the Middle East.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2014
Tourist info center near Ontake showing fall colors in hopes of wooing visitors back
A tourist information center in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, located at the foot of Mount Ontake, which exprienced a deadly eruptioin last month, is uploading pictures of seasonal views every day on its website in an effort to maintain its presence so tourists will come back to the area in the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2014
Popularity of 'Castle in the Sky' leads to copycat campaigns
The recent popularity of the ruins of Takeda Castle, located atop a mountain in Asago, Hyogo Prefecture, and looking as if they are floating in the sky, has given impetus to the efforts of other sites across Japan that may boast similar scenery.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2013
U.S. paralysis leaves travel agencies scrambling
The U.S. government shutdown that started at midnight Monday has impacted the global travel industry, with tourist agencies in Japan scrambling to avoid severe losses.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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