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Japan Sees 60% Drop In Chinese Tourists As Diplomatic Tensions Deepen
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 60.7% in January amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan, dropping from nearly a million to 385,300. A Beijing travel warning, fewer flights, and PM Takaichi's hawkish stance fueled the fallout.
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Inside India-US Trade Relationship Over The Past Year
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had agreed on a trade deal with India, and that New Delhi also agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the US and potentially Venezuela.
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Japan's Ambassador To India Celebrates New Year With Traditional Tea Ceremony Featuring Matcha
The ambassador shared glimpses of the gathering on his Instagram handle. Hatsugama is the first tea ceremony of the new year in Japan. It is a long-standing tradition that marks fresh beginnings.
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China Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Japan During Lunar New Year
China warned its citizens on Monday against travelling to Japan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, citing deteriorating public security, with Tokyo and Beijing locked in a diplomatic spat.
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Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay, Cars and Features Revealed; Release Date Confirmed
Playground Games and Turn10 Studios shared an in-depth look at Forza Horizon 6, revealing gameplay details, cars, and new features. The racing title will be set in Japan and will feature the largest open world map in the series yet. Forza Horizon 6 will launch on Xbox Series S/X and PC on May 19.
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Why Japan Is Hiking Visa Fees By 500% And How You Can Beat It If You're Travelling
Japan plans a significant increase in immigration-related fees starting in fiscal year 2026
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Japanese Man Strips Naked, Climbs Barrier During Emperor's New Year Greeting
Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event on Friday, local media reported.
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Fireworks, Celebrations: Countries Ring In 2026. This Was The First
As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, North Korea and Japan have already welcomed the New Year.
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Xi Jinping Invites Canada PM To China In First Meet In 8 years
President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, in the first formal talks between the nations' leaders since 2017, before also holding first discussions with Japan's new premier.
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Japan Sees 60% Drop In Chinese Tourists As Diplomatic Tensions Deepen
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 60.7% in January amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan, dropping from nearly a million to 385,300. A Beijing travel warning, fewer flights, and PM Takaichi's hawkish stance fueled the fallout.
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Inside India-US Trade Relationship Over The Past Year
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had agreed on a trade deal with India, and that New Delhi also agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the US and potentially Venezuela.
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Japan's Ambassador To India Celebrates New Year With Traditional Tea Ceremony Featuring Matcha
The ambassador shared glimpses of the gathering on his Instagram handle. Hatsugama is the first tea ceremony of the new year in Japan. It is a long-standing tradition that marks fresh beginnings.
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China Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Japan During Lunar New Year
China warned its citizens on Monday against travelling to Japan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, citing deteriorating public security, with Tokyo and Beijing locked in a diplomatic spat.
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Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay, Cars and Features Revealed; Release Date Confirmed
Playground Games and Turn10 Studios shared an in-depth look at Forza Horizon 6, revealing gameplay details, cars, and new features. The racing title will be set in Japan and will feature the largest open world map in the series yet. Forza Horizon 6 will launch on Xbox Series S/X and PC on May 19.
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Why Japan Is Hiking Visa Fees By 500% And How You Can Beat It If You're Travelling
Japan plans a significant increase in immigration-related fees starting in fiscal year 2026
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Japanese Man Strips Naked, Climbs Barrier During Emperor's New Year Greeting
Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event on Friday, local media reported.
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Fireworks, Celebrations: Countries Ring In 2026. This Was The First
As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, North Korea and Japan have already welcomed the New Year.
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Xi Jinping Invites Canada PM To China In First Meet In 8 years
President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, in the first formal talks between the nations' leaders since 2017, before also holding first discussions with Japan's new premier.
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
