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Pilots at American Airlines have voted to authorize a strike amid talks for a new contract.

More than 96% or 15,000 members of the Allied Pilots Association voted in favor of authorizing the union to strike. The Fort Worth-based American Airlines, with a large hub at Miami International Airport, is under pressure to match or beat the terms that Delta Air Lines agreed to with its pilots.

The move is likely being used a negotiating strategy from the union as federal law prohibits airline unions from striking without the tacit approval of a US mediation board.

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Tokyo-based musician Sakura Tsuruta released her debut album, C/O, to critical acclaim last year. She has performed both domestically and as far afield as Canada and Europe and appeared on radio shows from the UK to Hong Kong and Mexico.

A regular performer at Tokyo’s Mutek festival, she has graced the same lineup as previous TW interviewee Hatis Noit. She’s also active as a DJ in the Tokyo club scene. A favorite of the fashion world, she often plays for brand events, with recent DJ highlights such as Agnès b. and Fendi. She has performed her live set for brands

In this week’s news roundup, we look at the latest projections regarding Japan’s population, which is expected to drop by about 30% by 2070. A private Japanese spacecraft fails in its bid for a historic moon landing. Japanese nationals are evacuated from Sudan. The country’s public safety chief is criticized for continuing to eat his lunch upon hearing the news of the attack on the prime minister. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis meets with Fumio Kishida. An American rapper is arrested for masturbating and exposing himself on a flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis. And in sport, Kazuyoshi Miura breaks another

Glacier National Park with Kids

A few summers ago, in conjunction with Visit Montana, my 7-year-old daughter and I flew to Whitefish, Montana and explored Whitefish and Glacier National Park for four days. It remains one of my favorite trips – it was an easy destination from Los Angeles, the hiking, kayaking and fly fishing were great, the park was gorgeous, and we had lots of fun. I love the bonding when I go on adventures with just one of my kids.

I never posted about the trip on my blog, however. So now that we’ve

May should be an exciting month. As well as new 3D billboards and designer toilets, we also take a peek at what’s happening with the preserved Nakagin capsules and more. Here’s what’s new in Tokyo in May.

Shibuya Sky Opens a Rooftop Bar

Open for a limited time from April 28 to November 30, this popular open rooftop also has a bar. You can enjoy drinks and snacks on the sofa seats and standing tables while overlooking the skyscrapers in Shibuya and beyond. Drinks include an original craft beer created for Shibuya Sky by urban microbrewery YYG Brewery in Yoyogi,

Venture beyond the bustling streets and renowned landmarks of Barcelona to uncover a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for things to do in Barcelona with kids, or without, you can discover some incredible secret corners.

From the enchanting gardens of Pedralbes Monastery to the captivating mosaic of Poblenou’s street art, there are countless lesser-known attractions to delight the curious traveler.

Embrace the opportunity to step back in time at the Roman ruins of Barcino or embark on a unique maritime adventure by hiring a boat to explore the city’s stunning coastline. Join us

One of Japan’s far-flung subtropical islands, Ishigaki is a popular tourist destination for its crystal-clear waters, lush greenery and laidback culture. The surroundings are perfect for a specialty coffee culture to thrive. Stellar Ishigaki coffee shops have opened in the past couple of years, serving quality brews on par with Japan’s capital. Here are our seven favorites that we visited this spring.

1. Fushi Coffee Roasters — A Favorite for Baristas

The name means “stars” in the local dialect and Fushi Coffee Roasters is a star in the Ishigaki coffee scene, recommended by many of the coffee baristas on this

There was a time, and it seemed like decades ago, that Tokyo had become a regular destination on the global stand-up comedy circuit. Jim Jefferies, Aziz Ansari, Doug Stanhope and Iliza Shlesinger all appeared in Japan’s capital pre-pandemic. Through the great work of various companies, comedy groups and individuals such as Paul Davies at Good Heavens in Shimokitazawa, foreign residents of Tokyo were treated to some decent international comedy.

The venues and audiences were disparate and possibly unreliable, though, and this is where British entrepreneur BJ Fox comes in. Fox, a well-known and respected stand-up comedian and MC in Tokyo,