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Japan’s Yokohama city attracts tourists for winter sportsedit
SiaSat – Online
Yokohama: Yokohama, a port city in Japan, has emerged as a very popular tourist attraction showcasing the history, art, and culture of the region. The Red Brick Warehouses (Aka-Renga) are among the landmarks of the city. Formally these were the Customs Inspection House for Yokohama Bay’s shipping activity after being opened in 1859.
14.2% increase in number of Indian travellers to Japan in 2019: Ambassador Suzukiedit
The Times of India – Online
Japan, which has seen a constant increase in tourists numbers from India in the past few years, is waiting for a boost for desi visitor numbers. The 2011 Bollywood superhit ‘ Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ had led to Indians getting drawn to Spain like a magnet and “the land of the rising sun” is hoping for a similar boost to its tourist numbers for India with the Tokyo Olympics going to be held there later this year.
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When the lights go out…edit
Millennium Post – Online
Much like Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Paris, Rome, New York, Chicago, Rome, Berlin and Prague have become famous over the years for their pulsating nightlife. Even Asian cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bangkok have found ways to monetise their night-time. The $100 bar crawl of Hong Kong is now on almost every tourist’s ‘must-do’ list while in the British-era Chinese metropolis. Similarly, Bangkok’s electrifying nightlife has something to offer for all tastes and proclivities.
Kolkata ushers in Chinese New Year with music and dragon danceedit
The Times of India – Online
What makes the celebration special each year is the arrival of Chinese Indians who have migrated to distant lands but return to the roots to spend the New Year with family. This year, too, Tangra’s population has swelled to 3,000 from the usual 2,000 with many flying down from Canada, Hong Kong and Australia. Among them is a 56-year-old who was a child when he migrated to New York with his parents 37 years ago and has returned to Kolkata for the first time since.
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5 Things To Know When Travelling to Hong Kongedit
Travelmax, Just Dial – Online If you’re traveling to Hong Kong for the first time, it is essential to know a few things. Even if your stay in the country is as less as one day, it is crucial for you to have enough information regarding public transport, tourist destinations, local food, language and a lot more. Here, in this article, we will guide you through a list of a few things you should know when traveling to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Temple Ritual Predicts Lunar New Year’s Fortuneedit
Republic World – Online
Crowds gathered for a traditional Lunar New Year temple ceremony and fortune-telling ritual in Hong Kong on Sunday. Officials and nuns lit incense sticks inside Che Kung Temple, before taking part in the annual ritual.