Japan
All the Ways Japan Tries to Keep You From Visiting
The falling yen has helped fuel a tourism boom in Japan. Some 33 million visitors are expected this year, a new record — and a million more than before the pandemic. But not everyone is celebrating. In April, the small town of Fujikawaguchiko made headlines when it took a drastic step against “overtourism” by installing … Read more
Yoshida review – brilliant prints bleached from historic colors
It’s easy to see why a curator, or any art lover for that matter, becomes fixated on the craftsmanship and beauty of Japanese woodblock prints, to the exclusion of any broader context. This genre, which first flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries, transports you to a bright, bold world away from worries – a … Read more
Why does the England team never have the right choice of hotel?
If the key to a successful international tournament is a perfect team hotel, England could be in for a good month. For the upcoming European Championship, Gareth Southgate has booked his England team at the Weimarer Land golf resort in central Germany for a reported fee of £800,000. The hotel matches its previous tournament picks … Read more
Why Tommy Freeman could become England’s most important defender against the All Blacks
Tommy Freeman crosses for Northampton’s first try on Saturday – Getty Images/David Rogers Tours at the end of tough World Cup seasons can be intimidating, but next month offers England a big opportunity. And when we think about the setup that Japan and the All Blacks face, Tommy Freeman could be a crucial figure. Steve … Read more
What your Premier League club should do during this summer’s transfer window
What your Premier League club should do during this summer’s transfer window With the opening of the transfer window fast approaching, clubs will be well underway with their plans to improve their squads before the Premier League season returns. Telegraph Sport’s experts explain what every club needs to do this summer to improve their chances. … Read more
Space elevators could take us to Mars in record time – and Japan is planning one by 2050
A space elevator could make it much cheaper and faster to deliver goods to other planets, such as Mars. Japan-based Obayashi Corporation announced plans in 2012 to begin construction next year. Not only would it cost $100 billion, there are also enormous technological and organizational challenges. Imagine a long cable connecting Earth to space that … Read more
Qatar has signed an £800 million contract to host the Nations Championship finals for eight years
The Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where the 2022 World Cup final between France and Argentina took place – AP/Hassan Ammar Qatar is closing in on an eight-year deal worth £800 million to host the Rugby Nations Championship final after being given exclusive negotiating rights. Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has entered a two-month … Read more