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Japan to go panda-less as Ueno zoo pair set for China return in January
Published on 16/12/2025
» Popular twin pandas at a Japanese zoo will be returned to China in late January, a move that will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time in around half a century and disappoint much of the public, the Tokyo metropolitan government said on Monday.
Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» TOKYO - Tsunamis hit parts of Russia's Far East and Japan on Wednesday after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in places.
Group tour prices from Hong Kong drop 10% as tourists opt for alternatives to Japan
Published on 15/06/2025
» Hong Kong travel agencies have launched cheaper outbound group tours this summer, driven by increased flight capacity amid a shift in tourists' preference away from Japan due to increased earthquake concerns.
Maison JE presents a touch of autumn
Life, Published on 03/12/2024
» A captivating collection of abstract expressionist paintings by a young female Japanese artist are showcased during "Autumn Night" at Maison JE Bangkok, until Dec 22.
New movies out this week: Aug 29-Sept 4
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/08/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Deeper ties sought with Wakayama on farming
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/10/2023
» Thailand is committed to moving ahead with collaborative initiatives with Japan's Wakayama prefecture, focusing on the joint development of furniture and agricultural processing industries, enhancing joint product development and increasing export opportunities.
The first Sushi Summit in Thailand will be held from June 20-25
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/06/2023
» Thailand’s first “Sushi Summit: A Fusion of Culinary Mastery and Cultural Revelry” will be held at The Food School, Samyan from June 20-25. This comes hot on the heels of the summit being held in Malaysia for the last four years, though the Thailand one is on a much larger scale.
Japan PM urges better security after blast targets speech
AFP, Published on 16/04/2023
» TOKYO: Japan needs to increase security as Group of Seven officials visit, the country's prime minister said Sunday, a day after an explosive was thrown at him during a campaign event.
Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb incident
Published on 15/04/2023
» TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday, shortly after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke bomb” blast, local media reported.
Bangkok is home to Asia’s best restaurant
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/03/2023
» SINGAPORE - A fixture on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists since 2017, Bangkok's Le Du climbed to the top spot to be awarded The Best Restaurant in Asia, at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 awards held in Singapore on March 28.