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Fresh out of the water, Disney’s new “New & Friends SeaRider” attraction opened to the public at Tokyo’s DisneySea on May 12.
 

To tip or not to tip, and if yes, when and how much for what services? For many travelers, the rules, if any, are murky. How much to tip often depends on the circumstance, and there are many opinions on the matter. So we asked a panel of travel experts for guidance.

With summer fast approaching, your mind may already be on spending long, lazy days on the beach. Tokyoites have a few local options to choose from, but if your heart’s set on going further afield–maybe Singapore, Thailand or Taiwan–remember that you don’t have to exchange your yen for a taste of tropical paradise.

What drives men to willingly drive an aircraft into a ship, and what goes through the mind of a person scheduled for death and seemingly embraces the opportunity?
 

On May 5, Naha Shinko (Naha New Port) was flooded with 78,000 Okinawans, Americans and tourists. While many lined up the wharf to see heated competitions in the water, some were enjoying food and entertainment ashore. In its 43rd installment, the Naha Dragon Boat Race once again brought huge excitement and fun to the large crowd.

Orion is Okinawa's iconic beer brand, one that is synonymous with a carefree sub-tropical lifestyle. It is a great way to introduce yourself to the flavors of this paradise, at least until you are ready to try Awamori, the local firewater made from fermented Thai Jasmine rice.