Narita Airport Bus Tours Draw Crowds as A380 ‘Flying Honu’ Turtle Livery Steals the Show Narita airport bus tours of restricted aprons draw crowds as aviation fans photograph rare arrivals, …
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Chinese fans flock to World Cup viewings despite absence, brands capitalize
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese fans tune into World Cup despite national absence, fueling watch parties and supplier gains Chinese fans tune into the 2026 World Cup despite their team’s absence, spurring late-night watch …
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Bilibili World Launches in Shanghai Without Japanese Artists as Fans Clamor for Sony
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBilibili World opens in Shanghai without Japanese acts as fans flock to Sony and anime booths Bilibili World in Shanghai began with no Japanese artist performances on the program, highlighting …
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Niseko taps video game fans to fill luxury hotels during offseason
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNiseko tourism pivots to video game fans as off-season hotel rates plunge Niseko tourism shifts focus to video-game fans to boost off-season bookings, highlighting ‘Ghost of Yotei’ sites and steep …
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2026 World Cup boosts US GDP $17.1 billion, fans decry soaring costs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito2026 FIFA World Cup: FIFA Forecasts $17.1B U.S. GDP Boost Amid Fan Outcry Over Ticket and Transit Costs FIFA forecast that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will lift U.S. gross …
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Beyblades craze sweeps Hong Kong, reviving nostalgia and attracting younger fans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBeyblades Make a Comeback in Hong Kong as Tournaments and Toy Sales Surge Beyblades surge through Hong Kong as nostalgia meets a new generation; tournaments, collectors and retailers report rising …
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Japanese horse racing attracts younger and female fans as online betting rises
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese horse racing surges as online betting draws younger, more female fans Japanese horse racing grew after COVID-19 moved betting online, attracting younger and more female fans while operators expanded …
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Pop Mart reopens Pop Land Beijing featuring Labubu to attract new fans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPop Mart reopens Beijing Pop Land, betting on Labubu-themed experiences to drive growth Pop Mart reopens Pop Land in Beijing on April 30 after a year-long renovation, centering new attractions …
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Japanese phone numbers enable overseas fans to buy Japan concert tickets
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraWhy a Japanese phone number can make or break your concert ticket hunt How to buy concert tickets in Japan: why a Japanese phone number is required, how visitors can …
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World Rugby Chair Warns Sport Must Conquer United States Ahead of 2031 Rugby World Cup World Rugby chair Brett Robinson urges reforms to grow the game and tackle challenges in …