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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, looking at the horizon, holds her daughter on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The town's cultural vibrancy is a testament to the community's resilience. On this final d

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women wearing red on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. Th

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim po

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women in the water together care for a child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A group of women together in the water in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The t

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three children playing in the water gaze into the lens in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim p

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, along with four children at the water's edge, in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home

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Michelin Key hotels in Japan

Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, speaks in Tokyo on June 4, 2024, during an event to announce the first list of hotels in Japan awarded the "Michelin Key" -- the guide's new rating system for hotels. Six hotels were listed as three-key hotels.

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Michelin Key hotels in Japan

Gwendal Poullennec (3rd from R), international director of the Michelin Guide, and executives from luxury hotels across Japan awarded a three-Michelin Key rating pose for a photo in Tokyo on June 4, 2024, during an event to announce the first list of hotels under the guide's new rating system for hotels. Six hotels in Japan were listed as three-key hotels.

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FRANCE-PARIS-MICHELIN GUIDES-HOTELS

(240409) -- PARIS, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International Director of the Michelin Guides Gwendal Poullennec displays One MICHELIN Key panel during the press conference in Paris, France, April 8, 2024. Michelin presented the first selection of MICHELIN Keys in France on Monday. The latest addition to the MICHELIN Guide accolades, the MICHELIN Keys highlight establishments in the Guide's hotel selection offering the most exceptional stays. In this very first list, 189 hotels and accommodations, among some 600 establishments already recommended by the MICHELIN Guide France, are honored with 24 Three MICHELIN Keys, 38 Two MICHELIN Keys and 127 One MICHELIN Keys. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-MICHELIN GUIDES-HOTELS

(240409) -- PARIS, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International Director of the Michelin Guides Gwendal Poullennec displays One MICHELIN Key panel during the press conference in Paris, France, April 8, 2024. Michelin presented the first selection of MICHELIN Keys in France on Monday. The latest addition to the MICHELIN Guide accolades, the MICHELIN Keys highlight establishments in the Guide's hotel selection offering the most exceptional stays. In this very first list, 189 hotels and accommodations, among some 600 establishments already recommended by the MICHELIN Guide France, are honored with 24 Three MICHELIN Keys, 38 Two MICHELIN Keys and 127 One MICHELIN Keys. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Turkish authorities inspect food facilities for health compliance

STORY: Turkish authorities inspect food facilities for health compliance DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of teams leaving the ministry building to conduct food inspections in restaurants, cafes, and hotels in Türkiye 2. various of teams carrying out hygiene and food safety inspections in the kitchens of restaurants in Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish authorities have conducted simultaneous inspections in restaurants, cafes, and hotels across the country for the past three weeks to protect public health, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli was quoted as saying on Tuesday that inspections had been carried out between Aug. 21 and Sept. 8 in all 81 provinces. The minister said that more than 7,000 inspectors examined over 54,000 facilities and conducted technical, sanitary, and storage inspections. The inspectors imposed 245 administrative sanctions against those who failed to meet the

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Sri Lanka bomb attacks

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 22 Kyodo - Photo shows the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019, one of three hotels hit by bomb attacks the previous day.

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Sri Lanka bomb attacks

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 22 Kyodo - Debris lies in front of the Kingsbury Colombo Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019, one of three hotels hit by bomb attacks the previous day.

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Tokyo Disneyland Hotel to open July 8

URAYASU, Japan - Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, located in front of the main entrance of Tokyo Disney Resort, will open for business on July 8. The 705-room Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, is the largest of three Disney hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. Oriental Land Co., operator of Tokyo Disney Resort and the Disney hotels, opened the latest hotel addition to the media for a press preview on July 2.

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Countdown party held for Michelin's 1st Tokyo guidebook

TOKYO, Japan - A countdown party celebrating the issuance of Michelin's first Tokyo guidebook was held in Tokyo's fashionable Roppongi district around midnight on Nov. 21. The guidebook, which presents photos and introductory essays on 150 restaurants in Tokyo including eight top three-star rated Japanese and French restaurants as well as reviews of 28 hotels, hit the stands on Nov. 22 at a price of 2,310 yen.

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3 hotels in Japan suspend business over building safety concerns

KUWANA, Japan -Tatsuro Nakano, managing director of Sanco Inn Kuwana-Ekimae, located in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, speaks on suspension of operations of his hotel at a press conference in Kuwana on Nov. 23. Sanco Inn Kuwana-Ekimae is one of three hotels in Aichi, Mie and Shizuoka prefectures which have found that an architect at the center of an unfolding scandal involving dozens of defective buildings played a part in construction of their properties.

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3 hotels in Japan suspend business over building safety concerns

KUWANA, Japan -Photo taken on Nov. 23 shows Sanco Inn Kuwana-Ekimae, located in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, whose operations have been suspended until safety is confirmed. It is one of three hotels in Aichi, Mie and Shizuoka prefectures which have found that an architect at the center of an unfolding scandal involving dozens of defective buildings played a part in construction of their properties.

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18K gold bathtub made for hotels

TOKYO, Japan - A woman wearing Japanese summer kimono pose in a 18K-gold bathtub made by Tanaka Kinzoku Jewelry K.K. in Tokyo on June 28, with a security guard standing by. The company made the golden bath, priced at 120 million yen, based on an order from Mikazuki hotel group based in Chiba Prefecture. Tanaka Kikinzoku will deliver six 18K-gold bathtubs to three hotels operated by Mikazuki group by November.

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Nikkei trims early gains on bomb threat reports

TOKYO, Japan - A panel at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakucho displays a chart of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing prices Sept. 18. The key Nikkei Stock Average closed the day higher, but lost about 100 points of early gains in the last three minutes of trading on reports that bomb threats were made against office building and hotels in the capital.

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Hong Kong reports 5,387 new COVID-19 cases

STORY: Hong Kong reports 5,387 new COVID-19 cases DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views of Hong Kong 2. shot of John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaking 3. various of transportation and hotels 4. aerial view of Hong Kong STORYLINE: Hong Kong registered 5,387 new cases of COVID-19, including 156 imported cases, data from the Center for Health Protection (CHP) showed on Friday. Among the 5,231 locally transmitted cases, 1,315 were confirmed by nucleic acid tests, with the rest recorded through self-reported rapid antigen tests. On Friday, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee said that beginning from Sept. 26, Hong Kong will end mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers arriving from overseas. The travelers will undergo three days of health monitoring at home or at a hotel of their choice, during which they can go out, but must take nucleic acid test

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINESE EXPERTS-COVID-19-TEST

(220221) -- VIENTIANE, Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of the nucleic acid test expert team from China's Yunnan Province carries out nucleic acid testing for a Chinese passenger quarantined at Landmark Hotel in Vientiane, Laos, Feb. 21, 2022. The Chinese team started testing work in three quarantine hotels in Lao capital Vientiane for the Chinese passengers waiting for flights to return home. (Photo by Soulinan Vongsanti/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINESE EXPERTS-COVID-19-TEST

(220221) -- VIENTIANE, Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the nucleic acid test expert team from China's Yunnan Province prepare to carry out nucleic acid testing for Chinese passengers quarantined at Landmark Hotel in Vientiane, Laos, Feb. 21, 2022. The Chinese team started testing work in three quarantine hotels in Lao capital Vientiane for the Chinese passengers waiting for flights to return home. (Photo by Soulinan Vongsanti/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINESE EXPERTS-COVID-19-TEST

(220221) -- VIENTIANE, Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of the nucleic acid test expert team from China's Yunnan Province carries out nucleic acid testing for a Chinese passenger quarantined at Landmark Hotel in Vientiane, Laos, Feb. 21, 2022. The Chinese team started testing work in three quarantine hotels in Lao capital Vientiane for the Chinese passengers waiting for flights to return home. (Photo by Soulinan Vongsanti/Xinhua)

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-CHINESE EXPERTS-COVID-19-TEST

(220221) -- VIENTIANE, Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of the nucleic acid test expert team from China's Yunnan Province carries out nucleic acid testing for a Chinese passenger quarantined at Landmark Hotel in Vientiane, Laos, Feb. 21, 2022. The Chinese team started testing work in three quarantine hotels in Lao capital Vientiane for the Chinese passengers waiting for flights to return home. (Photo by Soulinan Vongsanti/Xinhua)

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Jordan prince 'under house arrest' amid security crackdown

Files- Jordan's Royal Family gather to attend King Abdullah II's speech at the opening of the Kingdom's new session of parliament in Amman on December 1st, 2005. Jordan was shaken last month by three suicide attacks on western hotels suicide attacks that killed 60 people. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Lorraine, the breakfast cooking robot from Connected Robotics.

On the 18th, Connected Robotics (Koganei City, Tokyo) conducted a demonstration test of the breakfast cooking robot "Lorraine" at the Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi in Minato Ward, Tokyo. After a customer placed an order using a tablet, the robot carried a container of eggs, bacon, and hot vegetables to a hot plate, set them, heated and cooked them, and served fried eggs and other items. The robot will cook two sets of three ingredients at a time. The robot will cook two sets of three ingredients at a time, and it has the advantage of being entertaining to watch as it cooks right in front of you, as well as providing freshly cooked food. Another feature of this system is that it covers the surface of the fried egg to make it more delicious. (Candeo Hotels Tokyo Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, July 18, 2019; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

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Tokyo Disneyland Hotel to open July 8

URAYASU, Japan - Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, located in front of the main entrance of Tokyo Disney Resort, will open for business on July 8. The 705-room Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, is the largest of three Disney hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. Oriental Land Co., operator of Tokyo Disney Resort and the Disney hotels, opened the latest hotel addition to the media for a press preview on July 2. (Kyodo)

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CORRECTED: Sri Lanka bomb attacks

Debris lies in front of the Kingsbury Colombo Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019, one of three hotels hit by bomb attacks the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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CORRECTED: Sri Lanka bomb attacks

Photo shows the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019, one of three hotels hit by bomb attacks the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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18K gold bathtub made for hotels

TOKYO, Japan - A woman wearing Japanese summer kimono pose in a 18K-gold bathtub made by Tanaka Kinzoku Jewelry K.K. in Tokyo on June 28, with a security guard standing by. The company made the golden bath, priced at 120 million yen, based on an order from Mikazuki hotel group based in Chiba Prefecture. Tanaka Kikinzoku will deliver six 18K-gold bathtubs to three hotels operated by Mikazuki group by November. (Kyodo)

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3 hotels in Japan suspend business over building safety concerns

KUWANA, Japan -Photo taken on Nov. 23 shows Sanco Inn Kuwana-Ekimae, located in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, whose operations have been suspended until safety is confirmed. It is one of three hotels in Aichi, Mie and Shizuoka prefectures which have found that an architect at the center of an unfolding scandal involving dozens of defective buildings played a part in construction of their properties. (Kyodo)

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3 hotels in Japan suspend business over building safety concerns

KUWANA, Japan -Tatsuro Nakano, managing director of Sanco Inn Kuwana-Ekimae, located in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, speaks on suspension of operations of his hotel at a press conference in Kuwana on Nov. 23. Sanco Inn Kuwana-Ekimae is one of three hotels in Aichi, Mie and Shizuoka prefectures which have found that an architect at the center of an unfolding scandal involving dozens of defective buildings played a part in construction of their properties. (Kyodo)

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Countdown party held for Michelin's 1st Tokyo guidebook

TOKYO, Japan - A countdown party celebrating the issuance of Michelin's first Tokyo guidebook was held in Tokyo's fashionable Roppongi district around midnight on Nov. 21. The guidebook, which presents photos and introductory essays on 150 restaurants in Tokyo including eight top three-star rated Japanese and French restaurants as well as reviews of 28 hotels, hit the stands on Nov. 22 at a price of 2,310 yen. (Kyodo)

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View of atami

This shows the base of the Izu Peninsula surrounded by mountains in three directions to the south, west and north. The plain is said to be the mouth of a volcano which was located there. The name Atami ( hot sea ) is derived from a hot water spring in the sea. Tokugawa Ieyasu bathed in these springs for the first time in 1597 and, it became a hot spa for warrior lords. After the mid- Edo era, it became popular among commoners, and many spa hotels were built with more than 20 hot springs in the village.==Date:unknown, Place:Atami, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number5‐34‐0]

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Sri Lanka bomb attacks

A security officer stands guard in front of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019, one of three hotels hit by deadly bomb attacks the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sri Lanka bomb attacks

Photo shows the Shangri-La in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on April 22, 2019, one of three hotels hit by deadly bomb attacks the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sri Lanka bomb attacks

Photo taken April 22, 2019, shows shattered glass at the Kingsbury, one of three hotels hit by deadly bomb attacks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sri Lanka bomb attacks

Photo taken April 22, 2019, shows shattered glass at the Kingsbury, one of three hotels hit by deadly bomb attacks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the previous day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nikkei trims early gains on bomb threat reports

TOKYO, Japan - A panel at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakucho displays a chart of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing prices Sept. 18. The key Nikkei Stock Average closed the day higher, but lost about 100 points of early gains in the last three minutes of trading on reports that bomb threats were made against office building and hotels in the capital.