#tourism — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.alojapan.com/1562326/japanese-brands-accelerate-expansion-in-mexico/ Japanese Brands Accelerate Expansion in Mexico #BandaiNamco #BrandLoyalty #ConsumerBehavior #ConsumerDemand #CrossBorderCommerce #daiso #ECommerce&Retail #EntertainmentIndustry #Japan #JapanExternalTradeOrganizationJETRO #JapanTourism #JapanTourismAgency #mexico #MexicoCity #PopularCulture #RetailExpansion #RyutaFukasawa #tourism #TourismBoom #Trade&Investment #TradeDiversification Mexico’s commercial landscape has witnessed some mile

Hotel, restaurant owners offer to pay for Cape Girardeau tourism study https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/52075/ #CapeGirardeau #CapeSportsPlex #Channel12 #Channel3 #CityCouncil #Heartland #hotel #KFVS #Local #Missouri #news #ParksAndRecreation #Restaurant #Restaurants #Resturants #tax #tourism #WSIL

https://www.alojapan.com/1562032/explore-japanese-culture-through-this-unique-experience-in-mumbai-this-weekend/ Explore Japanese culture through this unique experience in Mumbai this weekend #GoldCoins #Japan #JapanTourism #lamps #MumbaiFunActivities #MumbaiThingsToDo #RoosterFair #shrines #ThingsToDoInMumbai #TopOffbeatActivitiesInMumbai #ToriNoIchiFestival #tourism #TraditionalMasks #weekend This weekend, shrines across Japan will be decked up with gold coins, traditional masks, and lamps for the Tori-no-Ichi festival (Rooster Fair). The island natio

A growing number of Japanese municipalities are facing problems caused by poor behavior among collectors of popular "manhole cards," prompting some local governments to suspend or end distribution. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/04/japan/society/manhole-card-collectors/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #localgovernment #sewage #tourism

https://www.alojapan.com/1561936/japan-pearl-farming-ago-bay-tour-reveals-the-art-of-shucking-inner-east-review/ Japan pearl farming: Ago Bay tour reveals the art of shucking | Inner East Review #JapanTourism #tourism Prising open an oyster at Pearl Miki. Picture by Mark Dapin Produced by ElevenLabs and ACM using AI narration. I had never given any thought to oysters. I don’t eat shellfish and I don’t wear pearls, so they were entirely divorced from my world – like french polishing or ballroom dancing. Then I visited Iseshima

[#TRADESHOW] #China #Beijing #Attractions #Expo 2027 will be held from March 17 to 19, 2027, at Capital #International #Exhibition and #Convention #Center in Beijing. #Event is a #business #platform for the #amusement, attractions, #cultural #tourism, theme park, #leisure, and #entertainment #industries. It connects amusement equipment #manufacturers, theme park and scenic-area #operators across the attractions #industry supply chain. https://chinaexpohub.com/event/china-beijing-attractions-expo-2027/

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Brisbane City Council has released a draft 20-year master plan proposing major improvements to the Wynnum, Manly and…
#Australia #Brisbane #4178 #BrisbaneEast #Development #EastBrisbane #LeisureandRecreation #Lota #Manly #OutdoorSportandRecreation #pedestrian #tourism #Wynnum #YourNeighbourhood
https://www.europesays.com/australia/136895/

What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 161

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring reaction videos – I can hardly believe it has been almost 25 years since The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was first released in cinemas. The first time I saw it (the first part of a cinematic trilogy) was during its final week of showing at the local cinema and I ended up being very engaged by it. Since then, the Peter Jackson-directed fantasy movie (and its two follow-ups) was released in different editions on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray formats, ultimately offering movie buffs and J.R.R. Tolkien fans a lot of choices. Considering its great cinematic quality, in-depth storytelling and memorable characters, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is arguably the greatest cinematic fantasy spectacle ever made. As such, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring itself was featured many times in reaction videos by YouTubers, and posted below are the ones I enjoyed watching. Go watch the videos below.

https://youtu.be/OLqlui4I3BA?si=uEbFP-BJ3tjaYCME

https://youtu.be/CsOWh9Z8Ab0?si=7Fyu_jjIr2ymMatY

https://youtu.be/OjSQknw8wXs?si=iOPbFGemys2ZSQFq

https://youtu.be/S8GQ9NSTxco?si=M5foHqLgY9JAabkf

https://youtu.be/kdavSwv-cOw?si=ct1IEKUTi3TB-4Tn

https://youtu.be/GHmcVY3q4ac?si=GMjJmpLbpbRmUZtL

https://youtu.be/YEKWJciSzl0?si=KQXNP6kTCqS6RANl

#2 Islamic Slave Trade examined – When it comes to the disturbing topic of slavery, not too many people want to discuss the Islamic slave trade which started from 7th century and even persisted in various forms into the 20th century. When compared to the transatlantic slave trade, Islamic slave trade happened across North Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Southern Europe and South Asia. There were women who were trafficked as domestic laborers or concubines, there were men who were recruited into specialized elite slave militaries, and there were others who subjected to brutal physical labor in various forms in different regions. The Islamic slave trade was indeed twisted and cursed, and it should never be revived. To find out more, watch the in-depth video below.

https://youtu.be/irq7uprtKv4?si=mZQsfc8DoSyu9LlQ

#3 The impact of Super Castlevania IV remembered – Released in December of 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in America, Super Castlevania IV was easily one of the most anticipated new games of that year given the fact that the Castlevania game series was already wildly popular with gamers. Considering its American release date, it was also the most pursued SNES game during the Christmas season. As such, its impact with gamers during the season was memorable and the YouTube video below by My Retro Life captured the game’s impact.

https://youtu.be/tjyv8qZ6CIA?si=da-mIpCvQfm5Voyx

#4 Skipjack tuna’s impact in Japan – If you are fond of eating tuna, are you familiar with skipjack tuna? Skipjack tuna (also referred to as Katsuwonus pelamis) is a medium-sized, streamlined pelagic fish in the tuna family of Scombridae. It is the one tuna species that got heavily fished and chances are, you canned tuna you ate came from it. In Japan, there was a surplus of skipjack tuna which not only brought down prices but also made an impact on customers through the restaurants and groceries. Watch and learn from the Nippon TV video below.

https://youtu.be/A9Lzxq8KEDg?si=aVASxJdZcdei3caw

#5 The history of Tron – If you have seen the classic sci-fi movie Tron from 1982, were you able to play the official video games about it? Back then, there were video games of Tron released in the arcades and on game consoles of the time. Having seen the movie first, I remember wanting to play the Tron video games whenever I saw a print ad or a poster about the games. To learn more about Tron and its impact on video gaming, watch the video below from the late PatmanQC.

https://youtu.be/zc6KgUurqf8?si=8mqA2hyPIyL3VmRW

#6 Bill Clinton’s immorality, lying and sex scandal revisited – It has been almost thirty years since the Bill Clinton – Monica Lewinsky scandal first rocked the world resulting in massive news media coverage, legal implications, political debates and even a successful impeachment of Clinton. If you set aside the politics and media coverage, Bill Clinton’s sex scandal alone was essentially embarrassing and tarnished the Office of the President of the United States. I personally know Democrats who had trouble defending their immoral and dishonest President Clinton, and they are still worshipping both Bill and Hillary to this day. Recently, a comprehensive look back at the late-1990s sex scandal of Bill Clinton was released on YouTube and I encourage you to watch it now. Learn from history and never ever follow the evil Clintons.

https://youtu.be/nyarqhqZVXw?si=hDMXW5w6-u5Yscx_

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Vietnam Attracts 19.5 Million Foreign Visitors in First 10 Months of 2026

As of the end of October, Vietnam’s 2026 count of foreign visitors reached 19.5 million, according to a news report by VnExpress. This puts Vietnam in a good position to overtake its 2025 grand total of 21.2 million foreign visitors although it has yet to be seen if it can attract 25 million this year.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…

Vietnam received 19.5 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2026, a 13.8% increase from a year earlier.

Mainland China remained Vietnam’s largest source market, with 4.3 million visitors, accounting for about 22% of the total, according to the General Statistics Office.

South Korea ranked second with approximately 3.3 million visitors, or 17.3%. Russia ranked third with 1.2 million, followed by Taiwan (1.07 million) and the U.S. (808,000).

The rest of the top 10 were Cambodia (787,000), Japan (757,000), India (744,000), the Philippines (579,000) and Australia (542,000).

Vietnam has remained a popular choice for international travelers, supported by its safety reputation, favorable visa policies, stronger tourism promotion efforts and a wide range of travel experiences, GSO wrote.

In October, the number of international visitors to Vietnam reached 1.85 million, an increase of 4.9% from the previous month and 7% compared to the same period last year.

The tourism industry attributed October’s visitor growth partly to two concerts by South Korean music group BigBang in Hanoi on Oct. 24–25.

Vietnam eyes 25 million international arrivals by the end of this year.

Dr Daisy Kanagasapapathy, Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management, RMIT Vietnam, told VnExpress International the target is within sight.

Vietnam needs about 7.3 million arrivals in the final quarter, an average of more than 2.4 million a month.

“That calls for a strong finish, and the fourth quarter is the start of the October–March peak tourism season,” she added.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think Vietnam has all the factors and momentum to successfully attract 25 million tourists from around the world by the end of this year? If you are planning to visit Vietnam, what are the three main reasons behind your decision to go there? Did any of your friends visit Vietnam and shared their observations with you?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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1996–2026, Amusement Logic’s 30th anniversary: Camping Le Brasilia
Refurbishment of the aquatic facilities at a campsite with a history stretching back more than six decades.

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Famous Geological Wonders Lost in Recent Decades

Nature and time are never stationary. Despite this known fact, it is still heartbreaking to lose breathtaking geological formations to one or the other. Here in New Mexico, we’ve lost two magnificent icons of geology in the past month alone, as the state has endured multiple waves of heavy rain sweeping in from the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California as part of the El Niño weather pattern.

Pictured and/or listed below are known geological wonders that have been lost to eternity over recent decades. Tragically, in two cases, the geological collapse also resulted in human deaths.

The might and mystique of all these icons of geology will be sorely missed. Extra sad that we never got the chance to see many of them before their demise. Those in bold/italics have been seen. If there are any other examples that have been missed, please feel free to pass them along.

Peace!

*FYI: To honor their stunning and majestic beauty, most of the images provided below are pre-collapse. The Gnome Fairy Chimney image from Türkiye is post-collapse as a pre-collapse image of the specific chimney involved could not be identified.

Alien Throne – New Mexico (October 2026) excessive rains

Göreme Fairy Chimney (one) – Turkiye (October 2026) – heavy rainfall – three casualties

King of Wings – New Mexico (October 2026) excessive rains

Polar Cave Hanging Boulder – New Hampshire (October 2026)

Hōlei Sea Arch – Hawaii (September 2026) – hurricane/tropical storm Nolo

Double Arch (a.k.a. Toilet Bowl) – Utah/Glen Canyon Rec. Area (August 2024)

Canyons de Furnas rockfall – Brazil (January 2022) – 10 casualties

Darwin’s Arch – Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (May 2021) – erosion

Azure Window – Malta (March 2017) – stormy weather

Tallest of the Twelve Apostles – Australia (September 2009)

Island Archway – Australia (June 2009) – erosion

Wall Arch – Utah (August 2008)

Miners Castle (one turret) – Michigan (April 2006) natural causes

El Dedo de Dios – Canary Islands, Spain (November 2005) – a tropical storm

Aruba Natural Bridge – Aruba (September 2005) – ocean wave action

Old Man of the Mountain – New Hampshire (May 2003) natural causes

Landscape Arch (partial) – Utah (September 1991) – still standing but lost some of its underlying arch stonework

London Bridge Arch – Australia (January 1990)

Mukurob – Namibia (December 1988)

SOURCES:

• google.com
• gemini.google.com
• https://creation.com/en/articles/darwins-arch
• personal knowledge
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_Archway
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_(Victoria)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azure_Window
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_landmarks_destroyed_or_damaged_by_climate_change
• https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/03/29/famous-natural-landmarks-that-have-disappeared-from-the-face-of-the-earth/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruba_Natural_Bridge

https://www.alojapan.com/1561616/bunka-no-hi-the-cultural-side-of-japan-every-traveller-should-discover/ Bunka no Hi: The Cultural Side of Japan Every Traveller Should Discover #Arita #Bizen #BUNKA #ikebana #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTravel #Kyoto #nishijin #TimesNow #Tokyo #tourism #travel Take the Japanese performing arts for instance, offering a fascinating window into the country’s history and storytelling traditions. Noh, one of Japan’s oldest forms of theatre, combines music, dance, elaborate costumes and expressive masks to tell stories r

Va Beach Oceanfront restaurants going “all out,” tweaking iconic drinks as summer arrives https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/75428/ #FoodAndDrink #LocalAndSmallBusinesses #RestaurantsAndDining #Summer #Tourism #VA #Virginia #VIRGINIABEACH #VirginiaDining #VirginiaFood #VirginiaGroceryStores #VirginiaRestaurants

Michelin Unveils 2027 Bib Gourmand List as Thailand Drives Gastronomy Hub Ambitions https://www.diningandcooking.com/restaurants/50931/ #Food #gastronomy #michelin #MichelinGuide #MichelinGuideBangkok #MichelinStar #ThaiRestaurant #ThaiRestaurants #Thailand #tourism

Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city | Business and Economy News

By AFP and The Associated Press Published On 2 Nov 20262 Nov 2026 Tens of thousands of volunteers…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1561525/kyoto-plans-tougher-restrictions-on-short-term-rentals/ Kyoto Plans Tougher Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals #JapanTourism #tourism KYOTO – Kyoto City announced plans on November 2nd to introduce tougher regulations on private lodging facilities, including a requirement for staff to be stationed permanently inside the properties or in nearby buildings, as complaints from residents continue to rise over noise and disruptive tourist behavior. The proposed measures, which would significantly tighte

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Chinese investors eye Sinuiju hotels

Kim Jong Un visited Dandong, China, on Oct. 24 to mark the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People’s…
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Kim Jong Un’s yacht ends summer at Wonsan

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Tallest Water Towers at Current/Former Gas Works

Listed below are those extant water towers that were once employed as part of a gas works facility. Prior to pipelined natural gas, many cities around the world had large gas works that stored and processed gas from coal. To assure plenty of water was available in case of fire, explosion, and to maintain pressure, water towers were often employed within or adjacent to a gas works facility. Sadly, many of the water towers have been lost to time and history. But those that remain are provided in a working list below.

An exciting addition to this list is the development of thermal water storage tanks being employed at two former gas works in Germany. The first opened near Nuremberg in 2014 and the second in Heidelberg in 2022. The thermal water towers act like enormous batteries to store excess energy in heated water for future distribution.

“Instead of producing energy themselves, they [the thermal towers] decouple the production of electricity from the production of heat. This allows the local municipal utilities to dynamically balance the electrical grid without wasting thermal energy. Storage is crucial for decoupling energy generation and consumption over time. This is because the electricity generated isn’t always needed by consumers when the sun shines or the wind blows.”

– gemini.google.com and n-ergie.de

Eight European nations are represented on the following list, though the majority are located in Germany. Among these are five separate water towers at four gas works in and around Berlin. Particularly impressive is the adaptive reuse and restoration of the gas works site in the Schöneberg area of the city.

To date, only examples from Europe have been identified. This may be due in part to how gas was produced, stored, and distributed there versus elsewhere. If other examples are found, they will be added. As always, any additions, correction, or suggestions to the list are most welcome.

Peace!

1. N-ERGIE Gaswerks Thermal Storage Wasserturm (2014): Nuremberg (Sandreuth), Germany ~ 70 m/229.8 feet

2. Gaswerks Simmering Wasserturm (1899): Vienna, Austria = 61 m/200.1 feet

3. Poznań Gazownia Wieża Ciśnień (1908): Poznań, Poland = 60 m/196.8 feet

Thermal Wasserturm @ former Heidelberg Gaswerks (2022/2027): Heidelberg, Germany = 55 m/180.5 feet

4. Neuer Wasserturm Gaswerk Mariendorf (1969): Berlin, Germany = 47 m/154.2 feet – for a view of this water tower, see the image under Alter Wasserturm below.

5. Torre de les Aigües de la Catalana de Gas (1906): Barcelona, Spain = 45 m/148 feet

6. Alter Wasseturm Gaswerk Mariendorf (1901): Berlin, Germany ~ 45 m/148 feet

7. Wasserturm des Lichtenberg Gaswerks (1929): Berlin (Rummelsburg), Germany = 44.5 m/146.5 feet

8. Watertoren Zuidergasfabriek (1911): Amsterdam, Netherlands = 41.5 m/136.2 feet

9. Stadtwerke München Gaswerks Wasserturm (1909): Munich, Germany = 40 m/131 feet

10. Frankfurt Ost Gaswerks Wasserturm (1919): Frankfurt Germany ~ 40 m/131 feet (one of two originally)

11. Glostrup Gamle Vandtårn (1905): Glostrop, Denmark = 33.5 m/109.9 feet – built jointly for the waterworks and gas works

12. Esbjerg Vandtårn (1897) Esbjerg, Denmark = 33 m/108.2 feet

13. Wasserturm Gaswerk Charlottenburg (1891): Berlin (Charlottenburg), Germany = 28 m/91.9 feet

14. Wasserturm Gaswerk Schlieren (1898): Zurich (Schlieren), Switzerland ~ 28 m/91.9 feet

15. Gaswerks Berlin-Schöneberg Wasserturm (1890): Berlin (Schöneberg), Germany = 26.2 m/86 feet

16. Ladbroke Grove Water Tower (1930s): London, England = 18.3 m/60 feet – now a dwelling

More information needed:

• Neues Städtisches Gaswerk Wasserturm: Fürth, Germany
• Wasserturm des Gaswerks Sandreuth (1904): Nuremberg (Sandreuth), Germany
• Gazownia Miejska na Tarnogaju Wieża Ciśnień (1906): Wrocław, Poland

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