travel news 2018

Highlighting Our 4 Favorite Luxury Ramen Shops in Tokyo

20/10/2022samura

As international visitors dive back into Japan after two-and-a-half years, many are eager to dive into bowls of ramen. Fortunately, there’s plenty of new noodles on the market in Tokyo. The 2022 Tokyo Michelin Guide lists 21 ramen establishments that are Michelin-starred or Bib Gourmand. Several famous stores are expanding and opening new branches, while more creative options are appearing, trying to woo diners with their innovations.

While there’s no denying that ramen still remains the post-drinking belly-filler of choice, this new breed of stores is dispelling ramen’s junk food image. Where an order might have been a simple choice

Sayaka Shimoda: From Drift Dreams to Reality

17/10/2022samura

A fast-paced, crowd-pleasing style of racing that hinges on the continued loss of rear-wheel traction, drift racing has risen in popularity across the globe in recent decades, spurred on by the Japanese manga Initial D and Hollywood blockbusters such as The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

As with most forms of motorsport, drift racing has long been a male-dominated arena, with the most notorious and successful drivers having been men for almost the entirety of drifting’s existence. But in recent years, the sport has seen an influx of female competitors who are quickly proving that they’ve got what

Venezuelan migrants in shock and limbo after new US immigration plan

15/10/2022samura

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“The news hit me like a bucket of cold water,” says Alejaidys Morey, a 30-year-old Venezuelan woman, who until this week was planning to start traveling towards the United States.

On Wednesday, the US announced that it is expanding Title 42 — a pandemic-era provision that allows migration officials to expel illegal migrants to Mexico on public health grounds — and unveiled a new program to allow some Venezuelan migrants to apply to arrive at US ports of entry by air with a cap of 24,000.

Both plans are designed to dissuade Venezuelans like Morey from trying to

5 Must-see Cultural Events in Tokyo: Fall 2022

08/10/2022samura

Part of why Tokyo is always exciting is the different exhibitions piquing our curiosity. This fall, from noh to the wonders of manga, there is a myriad of cultural events to see for those wanting to deepen their knowledge of Japanese culture. Here are our five must-see cultural events in Tokyo.

All of these events are possible thanks to the support of the Japan Cultural Expo. Learn more about the initiative and its other events on the expo’s official website.

Small karabitsu chest with plovers by the shore in maki-e and inlaid mother-of-pearl. Heian Period, 12th century, Kongobuji Temple,

VW Gen.Travel Autonomous Concept Is So Ugly It’s Cute

27/09/2022samura

The Volkswagen Gen.Travel concept is a battery-electric autonomous whose goal is to replace of short-haul flights.
This autonomous vehicle’s interior is modular and can be configured like a normal car or a small conference area, or it can have two seats fold flat.
Volkswagen didn’t mention range, but it’s current MEB platform can currently hit around 300 miles on a single charge.

Volkswagen is showing it’s still interested in the autonomous future with the aptly named Gen.Travel concept. This futuristic vehicle eschews the traditional automotive layout and gives hope to people who want to travel in a real autonomous taxi

Ime Udoka Affair Was with Team Travel Planner, Organized Nia Long’s Travel Too

25/09/2022samura

Ime Udoka Nia Long

The Celtics employee with whom Udoka had an affair helped make all his travel arrangements … and that job sometimes included organizing travel for his fiancee, Nia Long.

Sources connected to the couple and the NBA franchise tell TMZ … one of the staffer’s duties included planning Udoka’s team-related travel, and we’re told she was also involved in booking travel for Nia to come to Boston or to road games.

Ime Udoka Nia Long

Perhaps most upsetting for Nia is that the employee had a hand in Nia’s arrangements to move to Boston permanently, according to our sources.

TMZ broke the story …

The Great Kanto Earthquake: Postcards of Tragedy

21/09/2022samura

This September marks the 99th year since the Great Kanto Earthquake, which remains one of Japan’s most devastating natural disasters. Followed by destructive fires and towering waves from the tsunami, this tragedy led to over 100,000 deaths and urban destruction. Since then, Tokyo has built itself back up, experiencing tremendous changes in many aspects including social, political and urban development.

There are many historical sources through which we can look at the Great Kanto Earthquake, including postcards. Unlike the postcards of today depicting beautiful tourist spots these were prints depicting ruins, dead bodies and people walking through rubble.

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Living the Luxury Life Thanks to JackRoad

20/09/2022samura

On a quest to find a unique gift or keepsake to pass down to the next generation? Look no further than the long-established JackRoad, your one-stop luxury-goods shop, be you local resident or international traveler.

A Nakano Favorite

JackRoad is associated with watches, but timepieces are just the beginning of what it has to offer. The store, originally a dealer of European and American antiques, was established in Nakano by lifelong locals. Over the years, a fan base of luxury connoisseurs has grown up around JackRoad — and its sister store, Betty Road — thanks to the wide-ranging selection of