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Kyoto posts signs warning tourists about bears in four languages

The Kyoto city government has received 12 reports of bear sightings and other bear-related information between April and Nov 25.
The Kyoto city government has received 12 reports of bear sightings and other bear-related information between April and Nov 25.

Weekend Trip

Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to

Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.
Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.

Japanese media banned from China air show as tensions flare

Visitors at Aero Asia 2025 in Zhuhai, China, on Nov 27. Kyodo reported that one of its reporters had his certification revoked to the trade show.
Visitors at Aero Asia 2025 in Zhuhai, China, on Nov 27. Kyodo reported that one of its reporters had his certification revoked to the trade show.

China again cautions citizens against Japan visits

Members of a Chinese tour group in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Nov 17.
Members of a Chinese tour group in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Nov 17.

German travel agency Dertour records US slump as politics hits demand

A passenger walks in the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A passenger walks in the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the busiest travel day of the Thanksgiving holiday, in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Visiting the Grand Canyon? US park fees to jump for foreign tourists

From January, foreign tourists to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and other national parks in the US will pay higher entrance fees than Americans.
From January, foreign tourists to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and other national parks in the US will pay higher entrance fees than Americans.

Ringgit gains yet to curb S’poreans’ spending in Malaysia, but more Malaysians could head south

Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.
Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.

Want a relaxed ski holiday? Here is why you should go to Furano

Furano main draw is being significantly quieter and more local than other popular ski hotspots like Niseko, Hokkaido’s de facto powder capital.
Furano main draw is being significantly quieter and more local than other popular ski hotspots like Niseko, Hokkaido’s de facto powder capital.

The Local List: Hong Kong

Mixologist Kit Cheung spills his favourite drinking haunts

Mr Kit Cheung (right) co-founded Perfume Trees Gin, an internationally acclaimed spirit made with 13 botanicals.
Mr Kit Cheung (right) co-founded Perfume Trees Gin, an internationally acclaimed spirit made with 13 botanicals.

Travelling with baby? These are the best hotels for families with ‘globetoddlers’

kcfamily - Fari Islands

Credit: THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES
kcfamily - Fari Islands

Credit: THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.