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Amami Oshima an unspoiled nature paradise

Amami Oshima an unspoiled nature paradise

You won’t find Amami Oshima mentioned in Lonely Planet or the Rough Guide, which is reason enough to visit. Once a domain of Okinawa and…

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Australian tourism industry suffers as number of Japanese visitors falls

SYDNEY — Panoramic landscapes, furry native animals and world-famous icons were once enough to draw millions of tourists to Australia's shores each year. However, within the last…

New Lonely Planet books released

This month Lonely Planet is releasing the 4th edition of the Kyoto guide. In addition to the current Kyoto guide book, 13 new phrasebooks will…

JAL, ANA consider cutting flights to Kansai

TOKYO — Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are considering reducing flights on their routes linking Kansai International Airport in Osaka and local Japanese cities due to…

Richard Branson plans world's most eco-friendly resort in British Virgin Islands

NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands — Richard Branson, the adventuring chairman of the Virgin Group of companies, says his two private Caribbean islands have a higher purpose than serving as ultra-luxury…

Hong Kong launches 2008 Summer Temptations Promotion

HONG KONG — The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched its mega summer promotion, the 2008 Hong Kong Summer Temptations. The promotion will run through Sept 21.…

Metropolitan Bangkok introduces 'Touchdown at the Met'

BANGKOK — The Metropolitan Bangkok is offering travelers with a lengthy layover at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport the opportunity to recharge at the Met during their time between…

British Airways offers early bird Y50,000 fare to London and 50 European destinations

TOKYO — British Airways (BA) is making Europe one of the most affordable destinations for winter vacation with a 50,000 yen return fare to London and 50…

Spiraling airfares put squeeze on both passengers and airlines

Spiraling airfares put squeeze on both passengers and airlines

TOKYO — Have a look at some of these bargains being advertised by travel agents in magazines this summer. Los Angeles for 29,000 yen, New York for…

Tokyo YMCA to hold English summer camp

The Tokyo YMCA is looking for native English speaking volunteers over the age of 18 to help at its summer camp, called “Hello English.” The…