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As midnight approached, New Zealand, Japan among other nations celebrated the arrival of 2026 with dazzling fireworks.

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Japan is set to captivate travellers in 2026 with a series of new hotel openings and cultural events across the country.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In November, 2021, Honolulu established a sister-city relationship with Sakai, Japan. That ...

The viral Tokyo Fireworks video shows a massive Godzilla being made out of fireworks in the New Year’s Eve celebration in ...

Also part of the equation this week: China's visible pivot to another regional neighbor, South Korea, whose president spent ...

New Taipei City welcomed the coming of 2026 with its flagship New Year's Eve event, Shining New Taipei 1314 Cross-River Fireworks, was held along the Tamsui River with dual main stages in Tamsui and ...

Crime is low but anxiety is rising, fueled by demographics, social media and perception gaps shaping how safety is felt.

The spectacular cross-river New Year's show will feature collaborative performances from artists across three regions.

China’s Ethereum” co-founders clash on New Year’s Eve over Neo's treasury, major Asian economies warm up to Bitcoin ETFs.

Since Masahiro Hashimoto became the mayor, he has transformed Sakai into a community with a strong island vibe.