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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Lib Dems Champion Enhanced UK-Japan Trade Partnership
The Liberal Democrats unveil ambitious strategy to strengthen economic ties with Japan, focusing on technology exchange and cultural partnerships to boost Britain's global standing.
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.
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.
Starmer's India trade mission strengthens UK economic ties
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer embarks on crucial trade mission to India, meeting with Prime Minister Modi and business leaders to strengthen post-Brexit economic ties and unlock new opportunities for British businesses.
Starmer: India trade deal won't change UK visas
Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Mumbai for crucial trade negotiations, firmly denying any link between the UK-India trade deal and changes to Britain's immigration system.
Badenoch: Lib Dems and Labour plotting to lock out Tories
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch makes explosive claims about opposition parties conspiring to change electoral rules, warning of dire consequences for British democracy in exclusive interview.
EU slaps tariffs on US steel after WTO ruling
The European Union imposes retaliatory tariffs on American steel products after WTO ruling against Trump-era protectionist measures, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
BBC chief under fire over Jewish community comments
Tim Davie under fire after suggesting Jewish community should consider leaving Greater Manchester if they feel unsafe, sparking widespread condemnation from political leaders.
WTO in crisis as US blocks judges, threatening global trade
The World Trade Organization faces existential threat as US blocks judicial appointments, potentially paralysing global trade dispute resolution and escalating international tensions.
Davey's Devolution Demands Threaten Starmer's Agenda
Sir Ed Davey challenges Keir Starmer with bold constitutional demands for Scotland, threatening to derail Labour's political agenda unless enhanced devolution is delivered.
Reform UK Overtakes Tories in Kent Poll Shock
Nigel Farage's Reform UK has achieved a stunning political breakthrough, surpassing the Conservatives in a recent Kent poll while Liberal Democrats surge into second place behind Labour.
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.
Badenoch slams Lib Dems as 'political tourists'
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launched a blistering assault on Liberal Democrats during Conservative conference, accusing them of 'political tourism' and warning against their 'dangerous' policies.
Japan Courts Wall Street Firms in Challenge to London
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's influence, is actively persuading major Wall Street firms to establish operations in Tokyo, creating new competition for London's financial dominance.
Badenoch dismisses Tory election defeat predictions
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has rejected dire election forecasts for the Conservatives, labelling them 'political tourism' while acknowledging the party faces an uphill battle ahead of the next general election.
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.
Farage Attacks Davey Over Calais Migrant Comments
Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on Ed Davey, claiming the Liberal Democrat leader's call for more migrant facilities in Calais exposes his party's 'open borders' agenda, while highlighting Reform UK's contrasting hardline stance.
Lib Dems: The Main Opposition to Farage's Reform UK
An analysis of the Liberal Democrats' strategic shift under Ed Davey, positioning themselves as the primary defenders of decency and the constitution against the populist surge of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Price endorses Hastie as future Liberal leader
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has thrown her support behind Andrew Hastie as a future Liberal leader, praising his national security credentials and conservative values in a significant political move.
Davey: Farage 'Destroying' Tory Party as Wipeout Predicted
Sir Ed Davey claims Reform UK is causing Tory 'civil war' as polling expert Sir John Curtice suggests Conservatives face near-extinction in the upcoming general election.
Ed Davey's Jaw-Clenching Speech: Rehearsed Fury Exposed
Quentin Letts delivers a scathing critique of Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey's 'over-rehearsed' conference performance, questioning its authenticity and political impact.
Davey rebrands Lib Dems as 'real opposition' to Reform
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey launches a aggressive new strategy, directly challenging Reform UK's influence and positioning his party as the true opposition to Conservative fragmentation.
Davey: Don't let UK become 'Farage's Britain' like Trump's America
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey uses his party conference speech to issue a powerful warning against Nigel Farage's political influence, drawing direct parallels with Donald Trump's America.
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.
Leaked Doc Exposes Ed Davey's Calculated Campaign Stunts
An internal Liberal Democrat dossier reveals leader Sir Ed Davey's meticulously planned 'cheesy' public appearances, from rollercoaster rides to paddleboarding, were a calculated strategy to gain media attention, raising questions of authenticity.
Farage: Lib Dems Block Could Plunge UK into Darkness
Nigel Farage has launched a blistering attack on Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, claiming his party's final blockade of emergency legislation could leave Britain 'in the dark'. The dramatic parliamentary standoff centres on powers allowing ministers to
Lib Dems Propose UK Smartphone Ban for Under-16s
The Liberal Democrats are advocating for a ban on smartphone sales to under-16s and social media access restrictions in a bold policy shift aimed at safeguarding teenagers' wellbeing.
Tory moderates may defect to Lib Dems over Farage influence
Senior Liberal Democrat Sir Ed Davey claims moderate Tory MPs are privately discussing defection amid concerns over party direction and Nigel Farage's growing influence.
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