Panda diplomacy has a long history in China, dating back more than 1,300 years. Historical records show that the Empress Wu ...

South Korea has placed overseas travel bans on three people as part of an investigation into alleged drone flights over North ...

Duty-free sales at Japan’s leading department store operators fell sharply in December, highlighting how prolonged geopolitical tensions with China are weighing on the retail sector. At Daimaru and ...

Japan, one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, is preparing a series of policy changes starting in 2026. Along with new tourist taxes in cities such as Kyoto, Sapporo and Sendai, the ...

Apple this week revealed its annual New Year Sale in Japan, offering Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 alongside a free limited-edition AirTag for qualifying iPhone purchases. The ‌AirTag‌ features ...

Japan is preparing to sharply raise fees imposed on international visitors, beginning in July next year. Additional entry-related charges are also planned in the coming years, according to a report by ...

A baby is seen in this file photo. (Mainichi/Shigeto Hanazawa) Japan's medical system is on the brink of a major shift in how childbirth is handled. The government plans to bring childbirth -- ...

The Chinese government is instructing travel agencies in the country to reduce the number of group tours to Japan as the two countries' dispute following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about ...

Japan has a “free hand” to take bold action against currency moves that are not in line with fundamentals, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, in her strongest warning yet to speculators following ...

A spokesperson for the Department of Transport in the Philippines has issued a clarification over an unusual travel perk. Each year, the country’s DoTR runs a holiday promotion entitled the 12 Days of ...

Tokyo, Japan's capital, mixes ancient tradition and ultramodern innovation. The cityscape showcases a blend of historic landmarks like the majestic Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine, and pioneering ...