Phantom Waterfalls at Mt. Fuji Appear Early, Drawing Crowds to Subashiri Trail Phantom waterfalls at Mt. Fuji have appeared earlier near Subashiri Fifth Station after rapid snowmelt, attracting Golden Week …
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Indonesia to Activate Bond Stabilization Fund Next Week to Support Rupiah
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia to Activate Bond Stabilization Fund Next Week to Support the Rupiah Indonesia will activate a Bond Stabilization Fund next week to shore up the rupiah and counter capital outflows, …
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Japanese stocks surge as US‑Iran peace optimism lifts Tokyo after Golden Week
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks leap as Tokyo reopens May 7 after Golden Week on U.S.-Iran optimism Japanese stocks jumped as Tokyo reopened May 7 after the Golden Week holidays, buoyed by signs …
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Golden Week bookings strong as Japan Airlines and ANA report reservation growth
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden Week bookings hold strong as JAL and ANA report year-on-year growth while airlines warn of rising fuel surcharges Golden Week bookings remain strong despite high fares and Middle East …
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JAL, ANA warn Iran war fuel surcharges may curb Golden Week demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGolden Week airline bookings climb as JAL and ANA warn Iran war fuel surcharges may curb demand Golden Week airline bookings in Japan have surged this year, but major carriers …
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Golden Week weather forecast: Rain expected from May 3 as temperatures run above seasonal averages Golden Week weather forecast: Sunny spells are likely through May 2 in many parts of …
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Japan Golden Week budget falls 5.4% to ¥27,660 amid inflation
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden Week budget falls to ¥27,660 as inflation and weak yen curb holiday spending Intage survey finds average Golden Week budget at ¥27,660 in 2026, down 5.4% as inflation, weaker …
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Tokyo May events guide highlights Golden Week Sanja Matsuri and fireworks
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraMay events in Tokyo: Golden Week, Sanja Matsuri, fireworks and a month-long festival guide Explore May events in Tokyo: Golden Week highlights, Sanja Matsuri, Zushi and Adachi fireworks, Thai Festival, …
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Golden Week 2026 Warns Tokyo Travelers of Crowds and Soaring Prices
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraGolden Week 2026 travel guide: dates, crowds and how to plan for Tokyo and beyond Plan ahead for Golden Week 2026 travel in Japan with practical tips on dates, transport, …