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Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake, at least 30 hurt

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake, at least 30 hurt

Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Dec. 9, hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook north-eastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
2 Asian cities named among world’s top 10 for ultra-wealthy population

2 Asian cities named among world’s top 10 for ultra-wealthy population

China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows

China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows

Doha Hamad no longer world's second best airport

Doha Hamad no longer world's second best airport

Haneda Airport in Tokyo surpassed Hamad International Airport in Doha as world's second airport this year as voted by online magazine Smart Travel Asia.
October 2, 2025 | 05:01 pm PT
World's 'most favorite country' top pick for Indian tourists

World's 'most favorite country' top pick for Indian tourists

Indian travelers are showing growing interest in Japan, voted the "world's most favorite country" last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, with a surge in searches, according to online travel platform Agoda.
September 9, 2025 | 10:06 pm PT
Nha Trang surpasses Tokyo to become most loved destination of Koreans

Nha Trang surpasses Tokyo to become most loved destination of Koreans

The coastal city of Nha Trang in Vietnam's south-central province of Khanh Hoa has emerged as the most sought-after summer destination for travelers from South Korea, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
June 12, 2025 | 06:40 pm PT
Quiz: Which Asian city leads in new luxury store openings?

Quiz: Which Asian city leads in new luxury store openings?

This city is located in a country that accounted for 40% of all new luxury store openings globally in 2024, according to property consultancy Savills.
May 11, 2025 | 04:07 pm PT
Quiz: Can you name the wealthiest city in Asia?

Quiz: Can you name the wealthiest city in Asia?

This city is home to 292,300 millionaires as of last year, including 262 centi-millionaires and 18 billionaires, according to investment migration consultant Henley & Partners.
May 6, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT
Singapore remains world’s 4th wealthiest city

Singapore remains world’s 4th wealthiest city

Singapore retained its position as the world’s fourth richest city with 242,400 individuals holding a net worth of over US$1 million as of 2024.
April 14, 2025 | 01:54 am PT
Tourists flock to world's most favorite destination to take photos with cherry blossoms

Tourists flock to world's most favorite destination to take photos with cherry blossoms

Tourists marveled at Tokyo's cherry trees this week at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts, but also life’s fleeting impermanence.
April 1, 2025 | 10:22 pm PT
Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption

Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.
March 21, 2025 | 06:53 pm PT
One killed, two injured in central Japan stabbing: local media

One killed, two injured in central Japan stabbing: local media

A man stabbed three people at a train station in central Japan on Jan. 22 before fleeing the scene, leaving one person dead, local media reported.
January 22, 2025 | 07:14 pm PT
Quiz: Which is the best Asian city for expats in 2024?

Quiz: Which is the best Asian city for expats in 2024?

The best city in Asia for expats has 1.86 million non-residents, which include foreign workers and international students, as of June 2024.
December 15, 2024 | 03:06 pm PT
Singapore only Southeast Asian destination in world's 10 most loved city list

Singapore only Southeast Asian destination in world's 10 most loved city list

Tokyo and Singapore are two cities from Asia to make it into the top 10 of the world's most lovable cities, according to a new report compiled by marketing consultancy Resonance in collaboration with market research company Ipsos.
December 5, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Singapore only Southeast Asian city among top 50 cities for centi-millionaires

Singapore only Southeast Asian city among top 50 cities for centi-millionaires

Singapore ranks sixth and is the only Southeast Asian city on the list of 50 cities with the highest number of centi-millionaires globally, according to a new report.
September 24, 2024 | 03:05 pm PT
Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.
August 13, 2024 | 12:01 am PT
Quiz: Can you name the most expensive city in Asia?

Quiz: Can you name the most expensive city in Asia?

The city is the most expensive destination in Asia to live in, often due to high housing costs and the price of imported goods.
June 9, 2024 | 03:04 pm PT
New Tokyo apartment costs 25 times Japanese salary

New Tokyo apartment costs 25 times Japanese salary

The price of new apartments in Tokyo during 2023 averaged more than 100 million yen (US$677,785) annually for the first time ever, about 25 times higher than Japan's nationwide salary.
January 25, 2024 | 07:40 pm PT
Eyeing North Korea, Tokyo holds first missile evacuation drill in years

Eyeing North Korea, Tokyo holds first missile evacuation drill in years

Tokyo residents dashed for cover inside a train station on Monday as part of the first missile evacuation drill in the capital for years as Japan frets over the growing threat from nearby North Korea.
November 6, 2023 | 03:29 pm PT
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