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Travel & LeisureJapanese onsen resort boosts local geisha and snack bar cultures Togura-Kamiyamada bets on unique experience to attract young visitors, foreign tourists A "geisha train" organized by the Shinshu Chikuma Tourism Bureau in Nagano prefec... [2]

Sumo exhibitions, pop-up bars offer extra amusement to overseas tourists Island of teahouses and temples rewards those who slow down to savor it Long lines and sore feet? Yes, but still totally worth it Small-town growers develop the country's most o... [3]

TOKYO -- A growing number of otherwise obscure restaurants in Japan have become go-to spots for international tourists, thanks to an easily accessible table reservation system. [4]

Nurturing next generation of tourism professionals key for growth, says professor Self-service check-in kiosks from Nippon NCR double in 3 years amid tourism influx More Westerners arrive but not enough to cover 33% drop from No. [5]

For two years, starting in 1984, I was the head of the Mie prefectural government's department of general affairs. This period, working in the prefecture about 300 km west of Tokyo, has a special meaning in my life. [6]

The municipal council elected Kärnä as mayor by 10-6 votes. The 31-year-old Mikko Kärna was born in Poland. In 2004, he moved to Inari, of which Enontekio was elected as the municipality's development manager in August 2011. (translated from fi) [7]

LifeDiscovering Kuala Lumpur's discreetly vibrant bar scene Cocktail joints mix classic drinks with new creations and local flavors Kuala Lumpur is home to a thriving bar scene, from natural wine specialists to craft beer joints to cocktail purveyors... [8]

TOKYO -- An affordable oyster bar opened in April in the capital's high-rent district of Ginza. Emit Fishbar hopes repeat customers, families and word of mouth help it meet the rent challenge. [9]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-25 · 50% match

Tipsy-Turvy Quick Shots: Special Releases, World Class, and collaborations

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-07 · 38% match

Japanese onsen resort boosts local geisha and snack bar cultures

Travel & LeisureJapanese onsen resort boosts local geisha and snack bar cultures Togura-Kamiyamada bets on unique experience to attract young visitors, foreign tourists A "geisha train" organized by the Shinshu Chikuma Tourism Bureau in Nagano prefec

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-15 · 36% match

Life

Sumo exhibitions, pop-up bars offer extra amusement to overseas tourists Island of teahouses and temples rewards those who slow down to savor it Long lines and sore feet? Yes, but still totally worth it Small-town growers develop the country's most o

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-29 · 35% match

Japan's e-booking tool transforms restaurants into tourist hotspots

TOKYO -- A growing number of otherwise obscure restaurants in Japan have become go-to spots for international tourists, thanks to an easily accessible table reservation system.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-13 · 34% match

Travel & Leisure

Nurturing next generation of tourism professionals key for growth, says professor Self-service check-in kiosks from Nippon NCR double in 3 years amid tourism influx More Westerners arrive but not enough to cover 33% drop from No.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-01-15 · 41% match

Working in Mie prefecture: Haruhiko Kuroda (11)

For two years, starting in 1984, I was the head of the Mie prefectural government's department of general affairs. This period, working in the prefecture about 300 km west of Tokyo, has a special meaning in my life.

[7] FI yle.fi · 2012-06-21 · 41% match translated from fi

Mikko Kärnä on Enontekiön uusi kunnanjohtaja

The municipal council elected Kärnä as mayor by 10-6 votes. The 31-year-old Mikko Kärna was born in Poland. In 2004, he moved to Inari, of which Enontekio was elected as the municipality's development manager in August 2011.

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[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-11-10 · 40% match

Discovering Kuala Lumpur's discreetly vibrant bar scene

LifeDiscovering Kuala Lumpur's discreetly vibrant bar scene Cocktail joints mix classic drinks with new creations and local flavors Kuala Lumpur is home to a thriving bar scene, from natural wine specialists to craft beer joints to cocktail purveyors

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-07-02 · 38% match

High-rent Ginza has a place for frugal oyster eaters

TOKYO -- An affordable oyster bar opened in April in the capital's high-rent district of Ginza. Emit Fishbar hopes repeat customers, families and word of mouth help it meet the rent challenge.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-06-15 · 38% match

Five of the best bean-to-bar chocolate makers in Tokyo

This article is part of a new collaboration between Nikkei Asia and FT Globetrotter, showcasing the best journalism from Nikkei Asia writers about cities across the region. You can read more from Globetrotter here.

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