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Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.

Whether whizzing through the Andes on toward the former Inca Empire or unveiling the hidden gems of the Silk Road's trade routes, no second is wasted aboard these luxury train rides

Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for hotels and other accommodations

There’s renewed uncertainty over U.S. Steel’s future after President Biden decided to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition bid, worth over $14 billion, citing national security.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.49%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.67% this morning as a report indicating the U.S. might take a gradual approach to hiking tariffs boosted sentiment, while investors awaited crucial producer inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials.

He also proposes a system where senior citizens can step in to fill labour gaps when the younger population takes childcare leave

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

The jet is being developed by the UK, Italy and Japan but international collaborations can cause problems, the Commons Defence Committee said.

Japan is entering a new chapter in its economic and tourism strategy. With the recent approval of its first integrated casino resort (IR) in Osaka, the government is betting big on legal gambling to attract millions of visitors and drive economic growth. Yet, while Japan moves forward with its ambitious…