The New Year has officially begun in Kiribati, the island country that becomes the first place on Earth to ring in 2026. The ...

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year. The approval on Friday aims to fortify strike-back capability and coastal defense with ...

From drag shows in Shinjuku Ni-chome to hotel parties and techno raves, here’s how to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo.

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Notes On The Season column features Tom Cruise hosting FYC event for Japan's Oscar entry, plus some highlights of big awards ...

KBS’s 2025 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan has revealed its MCs! On November 28, KBS officially announced that IVE’s Jang Won Young and Lee Jun Young would be hosting this year’s show. This year’s ...

Anna Kepner’s younger brother reportedly heard “yelling” and “chairs being thrown” inside her cruise stateroom the night before the 18-year-old Florida cheerleader was found dead, her devastated ...

SEOUL Nov 21 (Reuters) - Chinese cruise operators are scrambling to avoid Japanese ports as Beijing and Tokyo engage in a diplomatic dispute, which is expected to spur demand for tourism in South ...

Chinese cruise operators are scrambling to avoid Japanese ports as Beijing and Tokyo engage in a diplomatic dispute, which is expected to spur demand for tourism in South Korea, according to sources ...

Details of cruise liners skipping Japan and staying longer in Korea or considering doing so due to the diplomatic dispute have not been previously reported. South Korea has emerged as the top ...

Cruise lines are offering big promotions this Black Friday—and travelers and travel advisors should take full advantage. From onboard credits and reduced deposits to free amenities and limited-time ...