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The annual Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun, began on Monday as millions of Chinese embarked on journeys home. An estimated 188 million cross-regional trips were recorded on the first day, up 13 percent year-on-year. Officials forecast a record 9.5 billion trips over the 40-day period ending March 13.

2026年01月31日(土) AIによるレポート

Shanghai continues to draw Korean tourists with its value, cleanliness, and flavors, enhanced by China's visa-free entry policy. Visitor numbers surged in 2025, and early 2026 bookings indicate sustained popularity.

長年日本で新幹線の静寂に慣れたジャパン・タイムズのスタッフが、米国に戻りアムトラックでポートランドへ向かう旅を振り返る。シアトル・タコマ国際空港からタクウィラ駅に到着し、待ち時間の孤独な雰囲気を描く。この体験は、小さな会話の文化の違いを浮き彫りにする。

2026年01月18日(日) AIによるレポート

Korean Air announced on January 19 that it will operate special mileage-exclusive flights on its domestic route connecting Seoul and Jeju island next month to meet Lunar New Year holiday travel demand. The Gimpo-Jeju flights will run from February 13 to 19, with two flights each day. This comes as the airline encourages mileage use during the integration of its system with Asiana Airlines amid their merger, with full schedules available on the Korean Air website and mobile app.

The Philippines will grant visa-free entry to Chinese nationals for up to 14 days starting January 16, 2026. The Department of Foreign Affairs stated the arrangement will last one year and be reviewed before expiring in 2027.

2026年01月15日(木) AIによるレポート

Kenya's passport has risen to 68th globally in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, up five places from 73rd in October 2025. Holders can now access 69 destinations without a visa in advance. The improvement places Kenya among Africa's top 10 strongest passports.