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Longevity Lessons: Why Include Blue Zones on Your Bucket List

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Blue Zones are special places around the world where people live much longer and healthier lives compared to most other places. People in Blue Zones live longer because of what they eat, how they live, and their strong friendships. They also have good healthcare, exercise often, and feel a sense of purpose. All of these… Continue reading Longevity Lessons: Why Include Blue Zones on Your Bucket List

What You Should Know When Visiting A Japanese Bath House

One of the most exciting things about visiting new countries is partaking in cultural customs that you might otherwise not get to experience in your home country. While this is a great way to expand your cultural competency, it also comes with a few expectations. When you’re experiencing new societal norms, you might run head-first… Continue reading What You Should Know When Visiting A Japanese Bath House

Check Out These Beautiful Flower Festivals Around the World

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You may want to travel to one of the world’s flower festivals. Some are small, intimate events, while others are massive celebrations that can stretch on for days or longer. Whether you want to enjoy them alone or hope to meet others who share your interest, there’s a flower festival for every personality. Check out… Continue reading Check Out These Beautiful Flower Festivals Around the World

Japan Airlines Enables Environmentally Responsible Travel With Clothing Rentals

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Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corp., a prominent Japanese trading and investment company, have joined forces to introduce an innovative program that aims to revolutionize travel experiences for visitors to Japan and other Asian countries. Named “Any Wear, Anywhere,” the program allows travelers to rent clothing instead of carrying their entire wardrobes, offering convenience and promoting… Continue reading Japan Airlines Enables Environmentally Responsible Travel With Clothing Rentals

Here’s What Could Happen To The 7,000 New Islands Discovered In Japan

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According to geologists, the size of Japan has doubled due to a miscount of the archipelago in 1987.  The Geospatial Information Authority (GIA) recently discovered that that organization miscounted the number of islands that comprised the country in a previous land survey. According to Architecture Design, GIA attributed the miscount to having limited technology. The… Continue reading Here’s What Could Happen To The 7,000 New Islands Discovered In Japan

Japan Ranked The Safest Destination For Solo Travel

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Planning a group trip can be stressful. It sucks to prepare for a group vacation only to watch the number of travelers dwindle as the trip gets closers. To avoid this plight, many Black millennials and Gen-Z travelers have been opting for solo travel instead of group trips.  Now, solo travel is a whirlwind of… Continue reading Japan Ranked The Safest Destination For Solo Travel

Disney Is Bringing Back Its Global Jet Tour With a VIP Adventure Across 12 Theme Parks

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Disney is bringing back its highly anticipated 24-day private jet tour. The event will offer guests the opportunity to explore 12 of the company’s iconic theme parks located around the world. This remarkable adventure, known as the “Disney Parks Around The World” tour, will be facilitated by Icelandair. Throughout the tour, guests will visit enchanting… Continue reading Disney Is Bringing Back Its Global Jet Tour With a VIP Adventure Across 12 Theme Parks

Japan Set To Open Its First Casino Resort

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Japanese officials have given their approval to controversial plans for the construction of Japan’s first-ever casino resort. The announcement marks a significant shift as casinos have long been illegal in Japan. A 2018 legal ruling, however, has introduced exceptions for certain games like poker and baccarat. The intention of the law is to create job… Continue reading Japan Set To Open Its First Casino Resort

Tourist Taxes and Fees: The Costs of Travel in Popular Destinations in 2023

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As soon as the COVID-19 restrictions were dropped, the number of travelers deciding to take a trip outside their country started to increase again. This has caused the authorities of several popular destinations to express their concerns about over-tourism. Three of the four destinations that will introduce tourist taxes or increase the fee of the… Continue reading Tourist Taxes and Fees: The Costs of Travel in Popular Destinations in 2023

Japan to Lift COVID Restrictions for Travelers

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Japan is set to remove its remaining COVID-19 border restrictions, making travel to the country more convenient. According to the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, visitors to Japan will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival starting May 8, 2023.  The move is in response to… Continue reading Japan to Lift COVID Restrictions for Travelers

February 2023 Flight Deals For Less Than $400 Round Trip

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If you’re looking for some fabulous February flight deals, Travel Noire’s got you covered. It’s time to make good on those New Year’s resolutions to travel more in 2023. There’s no better time to find a good travel deal than February, as it tends to escape people’s minds.   February is perfect because it comes in… Continue reading February 2023 Flight Deals For Less Than $400 Round Trip

Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Died Trying To Save People From Drowning, Witnesses Say

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In July, the world was shocked after learning about the death of Kazuki Takahashi, a world-famous Japanese manga artist and creator of Yu-Gi-Oh. Local authorities discovered the artist’s body off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, following a brief search. However, what seemed to be a sole tragedy was, in fact, an act of heroism, according… Continue reading Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Died Trying To Save People From Drowning, Witnesses Say

North Korea Fires Missile Towards Japan Amid Tensions

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North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Japanese coast guard said. As Reuters reported, the Japanese government warned citizens to take cover as the missile appears to have flown over and past its territory before falling into the Pacific ocean. The incident… Continue reading North Korea Fires Missile Towards Japan Amid Tensions

Japan Will Reinstate Visa-Free Travel Oct. 11

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The Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida stated that Japan will remove most of its COVID-19 border policies starting October 11th. Which could revive Japan’s travel and tourism industry. Japan is reinstating visa waivers and visitors will be allowed to enter the country according to the news conference held Thursday in New York. They will… Continue reading Japan Will Reinstate Visa-Free Travel Oct. 11

Passengers Were Stranded At Humid Japanese Airport for Days

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7 News Australia reports that “Jetstar cancellations left travelers trapped in the terminal with little options but to sleep on the floor and feed themselves from vending machines.” 22 passengers had been trying to get home since last Sunday. However, all Jetstar flights scheduled to depart Japan’s Narita Airport for Australia were cancelled. The exhausted… Continue reading Passengers Were Stranded At Humid Japanese Airport for Days

 
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