Japan - News Articles by Jack and Kitty Norton

Travelers are chasing the night sky, flocking to remote destinations for celestial events, guided stargazing, and breathtaking cosmic views.

2025’s Travel Trend Keeping People Up All Night—The BEST ‘Noctourism’ Starts in Arizona!

Customs officials seized 37 massive live beetles smuggled inside snack packages at LAX, exposing the dangers of the illegal insect trade. Photo courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Beetle Bust! California CBP Seizes Giant Exotic Bugs Found Stuffed in Japanese Snack Bags

A Japanese Yakuza leader’s criminal empire crumbles as he pleads guilty to trafficking plutonium, heroin, and missiles. Takeshi Ebisawa photo courtesy of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

Japanese Crime Boss Pleads Guilty in NYC to Trafficking Nuclear Weapons and Drugs

Free flights across Japan? Sounds nice, but there’s a catch—find out if this deal is worth the layover headaches!

Japan’s Free Domestic Flights for American Tourists: A Good Deal—with Strings Attached!

If you love ghost stories, you’ll want to add these spine-chilling haunted locations in Asia to your travel bucket list—just don’t visit after dark!

Paranormal Experiences for Your Travel Bucket List: The 10 Most Haunted Places in Asia!

Imagine being stuck on a flight with your family as an explicit movie plays on every screen—and no way to turn it off! That just happened. Dakota Johnson and a crowded plane.

Passengers Stunned As Airline Plays an Explicit Movie on Every Screen During Flight

LQBTQ+ friends. Explore the top country for LGBTQ+ expats that combines safety, community, and unforgettable experiences! Also, find out the runners-up!

Where to Live Your Best Life: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Expat Destination Revealed!