Kyoto tourist tax increases coming in 2026
Kyoto announces significant tourist tax increases starting 2026, with new accommodation fees and city tax adjustments aimed at managing overtourism and preserving cultural heritage.
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7.4 Quake Hits Philippines: Tsunami Warnings Issued
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, prompting urgent tsunami warnings and coastal evacuations across the region. The quake caused significant structural damage and power outages.
San Andreas Fault: 'The Big One' Warning
New research reveals alarming seismic activity along California's San Andreas Fault, with scientists warning that 'The Big One' could strike with devastating consequences. Discover the latest findings and what they mean for millions of residents.
Nikko Implements Tourist Tax to Fight Overtourism
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Nikko introduces mandatory visitor fee to preserve cultural treasures and manage overwhelming crowds as tourism rebounds post-pandemic.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan's Coast
A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck off Japan's eastern coast near Tokyo, triggering tsunami warnings and shaking buildings across the capital.
Japan's new tourist tax affects Australian travellers
Japan introduces controversial ¥1,000 tourist tax for all international visitors starting 2025. Discover how this new fee will affect Australian travellers and what it means for your next holiday to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Japanese restaurant owner fights customer abuse in landmark case
A landmark case in Japan sees a restaurant owner take legal action against abusive customers, challenging the country's deep-rooted service culture where customer misconduct often goes unpunished.
Hiker killed in bear attack in Japan's Shirakawa region
A tourist has died after a brutal bear mauling in Japan's scenic Gifu prefecture, marking a rare fatal attack that has shocked the hiking community and prompted urgent safety warnings.
BA launches direct London-Kitakyushu Japan flights
British Airways announces exciting new direct flights from London Heathrow to Kitakyushu, Japan starting April 2025, offering travellers unprecedented access to Kyushu's cultural treasures and natural wonders.
Drivers flee cars during Philippines earthquake
Shocking footage captures the dramatic scenes as motorists flee their cars during powerful Philippine earthquake that shook buildings and triggered panic across Manila.
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Philippines - Fatalities Reported
A significant earthquake measuring 6.5 magnitude has struck the central Philippines, causing building collapses, power outages, and tragic loss of life across multiple provinces.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Central Philippines
A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake has rocked the central Philippines, causing significant damage and triggering emergency response efforts across the affected regions.
LA Skyscraper Collapse Simulation Reveals Earthquake Risk
A terrifying new simulation shows a 48-storey Los Angeles skyscraper collapsing during a major earthquake, exposing critical flaws in modern steel-frame designs and raising urgent safety questions for cities worldwide.
YouTuber clashes with elderly man over train livestream in Japan
A viral confrontation erupted on a Japanese train when an elderly man demanded a foreign YouTuber stop livestreaming, leading to a physical altercation and police involvement, raising questions about privacy and public etiquette.
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes San Francisco Bay Area
A substantial earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the San Francisco Bay Area, causing noticeable shaking and rattling residents. The tremor was felt across a wide region, with reports of items falling from shelves, though initial assessme
Japan's Noto Peninsula: The Ultimate Unspoiled Beach Escape
Forget overcrowded resorts. Japan's Noto Peninsula offers a breathtaking, unspoiled beach holiday with pristine coastlines, unique cultural experiences, and world-class seafood, now easier to visit than ever.
Double Earthquake Strikes Australia Within Hours
Australia's southeast was hit by two significant earthquakes within hours, with a 4.6 magnitude tremor felt across Melbourne and a second 3.5 quake striking shortly after, causing widespread shaking but no major damage.
Japan Struck by its Most Powerful Tornado in Recorded History
In an unprecedented meteorological event, Japan's Shizuoka prefecture has been struck by the most powerful tornado in the nation's recorded history. The colossal F5 twister carved a path of destruction, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties, m
Taliban Abandons Women to Die in Quake Rubble
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
US's New Madrid Fault 'Overdue' for Catastrophic Quake
Geologists issue a stark warning that the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a massive fault line in the US heartland, is overdue for a potentially devastating earthquake that could reshape the landscape and affect millions.
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