Life lessons from Tadahisa Sakai, the last descendant of a Japanese samurai clan
About 150 years ago, at the end of Japan’s Edo period, a civil war resulted in the end of the samurai culture and the birth of modern Japan. One …
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Vacationing couple hit with $143,000 international phone bill
After the Remunds went on a three-week vacation to Switzerland, they came home to a shocking $143,000 cell phone bill. NBC's Steven Romo spoke with the couple about how they racked up the charges and how they managed to get them reversed.April 18, 2024
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“A True Disappointment:” People Are Sharing Underwhelming Travel Destinations To Skip, And The Gems You Should Consider Instead
"This one may be controversial, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone." It's a great big world out there — and there are so many places to see. But it can be difficult to decipher between disappointing tourist traps and destinations that are actually so worth the hype. To help with this, I scoured …
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Why Shinto Shrines Are Abandoning Their Controversial Association
Shinto, Japan’s native faith, speaks to the soul of its people. But it’s not without its share of controversy. From lively matsuri celebrations to …
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Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service
TOKYO: Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board holding up the speedy …
Japan records best-ever monthly visitors in major boost for tourism; record numbers arriving from India, Germany, Taiwan
Monthly visitors to Japan hit a record high in March and crossed 3 million for the first time ever. Record numbers of tourists arrived from India, US …