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"Kyoto is Fully Booked, Regions Have Vacancies" — Cities Without Domestic Tourists and the Reasons They Haven't Returned: Accommodations Japanese No Longer Choose, Rethinking Leisure Choices

From January to July 2025, the total number of overnight stays by Japanese people decreased by 4% compared to the same period last year, with...

"Emergency" fire risk across almost all of São Paulo state: Heatwave and dryness to continue in the north this week

The state of São Paulo, Brazil, reached the highest fire danger level of "emergency (purple)" across almost the entire state on Monday,...

Brazilian Whiskey and Vodka, Counterfeits Taking Over the Market!? The Temptation of 48% Off Online: Is Your Drink Genuine?

In Brazil, it has been reported that one in five bottles of whiskey and vodka is estimated to be counterfeit. A study conducted by Euromonitor for...

"The Shock of 400 Large Stores Closing" — The UK's Business Rates Tax Increase Triggers Urban Hollowing

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded the alarm over the UK government's consideration of a "business rates surcharge for...

The Fury of Nature Strikes Tourist Destinations: Flood Damage in Bali and Flores Island - Vulnerabilities Exposed by Floods and the Resilience of Communities

On September 10th, flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain occurred on the Indonesian islands of Bali and Flores, resulting in numerous...

A Must-Read for Travelers! Scheduled Strikes in France - From Paris to Across Europe: Strikes and Protests in September, How to Protect Your Travel Plans

On September 10th, protests and disruptive actions occurred across France in response to the call "Bloquons tout" ("Stop...

The Reality of the Mediterranean's "Tropicalization" - Disappearing Seagrass and Increasing Invasive Fish: What the 32°C Sea Brings

In 2025, the Mediterranean experienced its warmest July on record, with some areas reaching over 28°C, creating a "lukewarm sea." A...

35 Years of German Reunification: The Background and Future of the Expanding East-West Wage Gap

The wage gap between East and West Germany widened again in 2024. According to reports, the average full-time salary in the West is €63,999, while...

Is Being in the Red a "Habit" or "Past"? One in Three French People Face Insufficient Funds! Exploring the Background

A recent survey in France revealed that 31% of people experienced a deficit in the past 12 months, with about 8% habitually running a monthly...

The UK's New Age Verification Regulations Lead to a Sharp Decline in Porn Site Access: Is an "Adult Block" Possible? — The Reality Shown by the UK's Social Experiment

In the UK, age verification under the Online Safety Bill began on July 25, leading to a sharp decline in UK traffic to major adult sites within two...

"Unseen PFAS in Sydney Tap Water" — "Meets Standards, But Is It Safe?" The "Invisible Contaminant" PFAS

In an analysis published on August 11, 2025, by a research team from UNSW Australia, 31 types of PFAS were detected in Sydney's tap water,...

Helsinki's Preschools: A Unique Approach to Tackling Bullying from Early Childhood - Transforming Helsinki's Childcare with 13 Guidelines

The capital of Finland, Helsinki, will implement a common model for preventing and intervening in bullying in all city daycare centers starting in...

Japan's Heatwave Continues: "The Shock of +2.89°C" - Following the "Hottest July in History" that Scorched the Japanese Archipelago

In July 2025, Japan experienced an average temperature of +2.89°C above normal, marking the highest on record and breaking records for the third...

When the Detector Beeps, Smuggling is Out – The Impact of Radioactive Rhinos: A New Strategy to Prevent Poaching by Injecting Radioactive Material into Rhino Horns

The "Rhisotope Project," initiated by the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and others, involves embedding trace amounts of...

Australia to Ban YouTube for Teens: The Impact of a Complete Ban on Social Media for Those Under 16

On July 30, the Australian government announced that YouTube would be added to the list of platforms affected by the law prohibiting social media...

15% Default Rate: A Chain of Card Failures Shaking the Indian Economy

As of March 2025, 15 rupees out of every 100 rupees of total credit card debt in India were overdue by more than 90 days, with the default rate...

Buying a Home in a Caribbean Paradise Can Get You a Passport? The Allure and Risks of Citizenship by Investment

According to the latest report by the BBC, the "CBI (Citizenship by Investment) programs" in five countries—Antigua and Barbuda,...