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Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

Travel › May. 24, 2013 - 07:00AM JST

NEW YORK — The cruise industry is adopting a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests. The bill of rights promises, among…
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Places in Japan that made an impact on foreign visitors

Travel › May. 24, 2013 - 06:54AM JST

TOKYO — Every year, seven to eight million foreigners make the trip to Japan. But where do they go sightseeing? And, more importantly, do these places come…
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Travel picks: Top 10 quirky museums around the world

Travel › May. 22, 2013 - 05:54AM JST

LONDON — Hear the word museum and odds are you conjure up an image of portrait halls and sculpture gardens - the traditional home of traditional art.…
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Kanagawa junior high school friends set out on 80-km adventure to Hakone by skateboard

Travel › May. 20, 2013 - 06:52AM JST

TOKYO — Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, the city of Hakone is a popular weekend travel destination for people living in the Tokyo area. The town’s numerous open-air…
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Hilton Tokyo's beer garden to open June 1

Travel › May. 18, 2013 - 06:15AM JST

TOKYO — The Hilton Tokyo beer garden, tucked away on the hotel’s 7th floor, will open on June 1. Patrons making the pilgrimage to the beer garden…
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Travel picks: Top 10 spots to get an adrenaline rush

Travel › May. 16, 2013 - 07:19AM JST

LONDON — Everyone likes a bit of excitment on holiday. But for those bold travelers who enjoy testing their limits with exhilarating stunts, rides and thrills, the…
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Singapore's Changi implements self service and passenger processing technology

Travel › May. 14, 2013 - 05:52AM JST

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s Changi Airport has equipped more than 450 check-in counters and 111 boarding gates with SITA AirportConnect Open. Under the new system, airlines across three…
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Many passengers don't turn off phones in planes: survey

Travel › May. 12, 2013 - 06:40AM JST

WASHINGTON — Despite rules requiring passengers on planes to turn off their phones and other electronic devices, many people leave them on, a U.S. survey shows. The…
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Fujiyamashita Station: Crushing dreams since 1928

Travel › May. 10, 2013 - 06:31AM JST

TOKYO — It looks like Mt Fuji is well on its way to becoming an official piece of World Heritage, which means the area can expect an…
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My favorite travel companion: Mom

Travel › May. 08, 2013 - 06:45AM JST

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