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Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

JAKARTA — Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres (90 miles) from Indonesia's capital, erupted on Saturday, spewing a fountain of lava and a plume of volcanic ash.

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Hayama in Japan's Kanagawa Pref. tops residential satisfaction survey again

YOKOHAMA -- The town of Hayama in eastern Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture has been ranked the most desirable place to continue living in the Tokyo metropo

  • Hayama topped residential satisfaction survey for 6th consecutive year
  • Ranked first among municipalities in Tokyo metropolitan area in 2026 survey
  • Residents cited natural surroundings, friendly people, and quiet lifestyle as key factors

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Seoul expands guided night walks through historic districts

Under the glow of neon signs and high-rise buildings, Asia’s late-night economies are usually associated with bustling night markets, rooftop bars and late-night shopping centers. Now, Seoul is taking a more historical approach aimed at keeping tourists on their feet past dusk: guided midnight walks along ancient fortress walls and…

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