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Japan Sees 1 Mn More Tourists Post-pandemic, Breaking Half-year Record

Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday.

International Business Times

Ratna Bhandar in Puri Jagannath Temple opened again today for shifting valuables

The Ratna Bhandar of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri was again opened today for the shifting of the valuables and ornaments from the inner chambers to the temporary Ratna Bhandar. Read further on Dynamit News:

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6 bodies were found in a Bangkok hotel room with no signs of violence. Police think they know why

Should visitors to Thailand be concerned about their safety after six people were found dead in a locked hotel room in Bangkok

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'I Feel Empty': Cambodians On Canal Route Await Fate

Food stand owner Dem Mech wells up as he sits in the yard of the home he will lose if Cambodia proceeds with a massive new canal running from the Mekong river to the sea.

International Business Times

Cambodia Looks To 'Breathe' With Controversial New Canal

Dust covers everything in Lim Tong Eng's yard, thrown up by excavators toiling next door to enlarge a channel that Cambodia's government hopes will soon be a major shipping canal.

International Business Times

Odisha: Bahuda Rath Yatra rituals of Lord Jagannath commences in Puri

Rituals began on Monday for the Bahuda Rath Yatra (Return Car Festival) from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Puri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Divided Land, Disputed Origins: India's Brokpa People

High in the icy Indian Himalayas, a long-isolated people recall origin myths of millennia-old migrations from afar -- an identity in disputed lands twisted today by politics.

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Malaysia is building malls like crazy – but shoppers aren’t coming

Dozens of new malls are under construction in the country even as existing complexes struggle to attract customers.

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After more than four decades, Ratna Bhandar of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri re-opens

The 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasure trove) of the Shri Jagannath Temple has finally been opened after more than four decades on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sticky Future: Climate Change Hits Nepal's Honey Hunters

Hanging from a rope-and-bamboo ladder off a Himalayan mountain cliff, skilled Nepali climbers gather highly prized hallucinogenic honey -- an ancient tradition stung by environmental degradation and rapid climate change.

International Business Times

A study finds Indonesia's deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that

Vast swathes of Indonesia’s old-growth forests are left undeveloped for years after they're felled

The Independent UK

Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show the world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old

Figurative rock art – art that presents lifelike representations of subjects – provides visual insights into ancient cultures, beliefs and societal practices, offering a direct window into human cultural evolution.

The Conversation

In Bhutan, AndBeyond Punakha River Lodge is a mindful escape set in nature

AndBeyond’s first Asian outpost ensconces guests in the lush green of Punakha Valley

Wallpaper

Disney Cruise Line unveils its biggest ship yet – with room for more than 7,000 passengers

Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests are just some of the wonders planned for Disney Adventure

The Independent UK

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Celebrate National Coconut Day by Treating Yourself to One of These Top Coconut Beauty Products

National Coconut Day happens to be today so we've rounded up the best coconut beauty products to commemorate the holiday.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t know who Assange is’: global media circus bemuses sleepy Saipan

The tiny US Pacific territory is not used to the spotlight – but all that changed with the WikiLeaks founder’s arrival

The Conversation

Across Southeast Asia, people paying respect to Spirits living on their Land is a normal part of life

Travelling through Southeast Asia, many tourists might notice small roadside shrines and Spirit Houses. Adorning shopfronts and homes, this practice ranges from makeshift shrines to ornate architectural buildings. Depending on regional differences, Spirit Houses might be filled with votive offerings such as talismans, flowers, fresh fruit, alcoholic beverages and incense.

The Independent UK

How this tiny Malaysian island – and its divine cuisine – helped me connect with my teenage daughter

On the remote island of Pangkor Laut, surrounded by white beaches and lush rainforest, Anna Friel finds the time and space to unplug and bond with 18-year-old Gracie

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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

Evening Standard

Singapore oil spill: Dredger boat 'losing control' caused crash with fuel ship that has blackened beaches

Authorities are racing to contain oil spill on southern coastline

Newslaundry

Dip in distress migration, more jobs: In Odisha district, 103 gram sabhas harness Kendu potential

On a scorching morning on the outskirts of Badalibeda village, in Koraput’s Boipariguda block in Odisha, an open field is lined with bundles of fresh kendu leaves. Three women diligently dry the leaves and turn them over, a process that is expected to continue for about a week, with fresh…

The Independent UK

Rare twin elephants in Thailand receive monks' blessings a week after their tumultuous birth

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy

Bangkok Post

Thailand expects ‘White Lotus’ travel boom

Now that the fictional guests of Season 3 of The White Lotus have officially checked out of their Thai resort, the country is getting ready for the real tourists to arrive.

The Independent UK

Cambodians gather for "He Neak Ta," praying for good fortune, prosperity, and rain

Hundreds of Cambodian villagers on Tuesday took part in a rare traditional guardian spirit ceremony praying for good fortune, rain and prosperity, as they aimed to preserve this ancient tradition.

International Business Times

Tourists Get Taste Of Old Japan At Hidden 'Snack Bars'

Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from tourists -- until now.

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