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Japan Today
3 hours ago
- Japan Today
Japan's top 10 travel experiences in the sky
By Casey Baseel, SoraNews24 Your feet being in contact with the ground is a pretty fundamental aspect of walking, so the concept of going for a mid-air walk might sound like something you'd hear about from aspiring musicians or college freshmen philosophy majors. Today, though, it's Japanese travel provider Jalan that's broaching the subject, releasing its list of the top 10 places for 'a walk in the sky' in Japan. So what's Jalan's criteria? It has to be somewhere with high altitude-related breathtaking views and/or thrilling activities. That means places like skyscraper observation decks, suspension bridges, and alpine cable cars/ropeways are all eligible, and to compile its list, Jalan collected survey responses from 1,036 of its users, aged 20 to 59, with each participant allowed to vote for up to three places. 10. Kobe Port Tower Rooftop Observatory Website Adjacent to Meriken Park on one side and Kobe's harbor on the other, Kobe Port Tower is a symbol of the city that offers beautiful views, with the best coming from its observation deck, the Brilliance Tiara Open-air Deck. It earns that opulent name, though, thanks to a 2024 renovation that now allows guests to get out in the open air 90.28 meters (296.2 feet) above the street for 360-degree views, and with Kobe boasting some of Japan's best after-sundown city-lights skyline scenery, it's worth a visit day or night. 9. Ryujin Suspension Bridge Website Continuing on to another place with a cool name, Ryujin means 'dragon god,' and this suspension bridge that crosses the Ryujin Gorge in Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture, is fittingly dynamic. It's 375 meters across and, more importantly, 100 meters straight down to the river below, with clear acrylic viewing panes for you to look down through if you're brave enough…and if you're really courageous, you can bungee jump off the bridge too. Meanwhile, those who get enough adrenaline from the height alone can stay firmly on the bridge while admiring the surrounding forestland, which turns a beautiful shade of crimson in the fall. 8. Shibuya Sky Website We're back in the big city for Tokyo's Shibuya Sky, which refers specifically to the rooftop observation deck of the Shibuya Scramble Square entertainment complex high-rise. The building also has observation spaces on its 14th, 45th, and 46th floors, but it's Shibuya Sky that really puts you in the skies of downtown Tokyo's most popular international tourism district, and the unobstructed lines of sight from 229 meters up are a great place to watch the sun set and the neon lights of the city come on from. 7. Tateyama Ropeway Website Having trouble seeing to the other end of the route in that photo? That's because at 37 kilometers in length, Toyama Prefecture's Tateyama Ropeway is the longest single-span ropeway route in all of Japan, with no support beams in the middle so as to lesson the impact on the surrounding environment and keep the view as pristine as possible. The ropeway is part of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a multi-mode-of-transportation linking the town of Tateyama with Omachi in Nagano Prefecture, and includes a stop at Kurobe Dam, Japan's largest dam, along the way. 6. Mt Hakodate Ropeway Website Hokkaido Prefecture's Hakodate is beautifully situated on a narrow strip of land with ocean on two sides and a mountain rising up on another. With few tall buildings within the town, the best way to appreciate its picturesque positioning is to take a ride on the cable car that whisks you up Mount Hakodate, and it's an especially popular date-night destination when the lights of the city twinkle like jewels. 5. Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory Website Osaka's Umeda Sky Building skyscraper sticks with the Japanese name for its observatory even in its official English-language documentation, but Kuchu Teien translates to 'midair garden.' The facility bridges the 39th and 40th floors of the twin-spire building, letting you see one of Japan's most vibrant cities below, gaze at Mount Rokko off in the distance of neighboring Hyogo Prefecture, and watch the planes coming and going at Osaka Airport. 4. Biwako Valley Zipline Adventure Website Looking at a map of Japan, it's hard to miss Shiga Prefecture's Lake Biwa ('Biwako' in Japanese), since the country's biggest lake sits right in the middle of the main island of Honshu. It's also hard to miss Lake Biwa while ziplining around Biwako Valley, an outdoor activity center at the summits of Mount Uchimi and Mount Horai. The center has a total of six zipline courses, but Line 6, the one pictured above, is the one you don't want to miss. 3. Yume no Tsuribashi Website Things are more relaxed at Yume no Tsuribashi ('the suspension bridge of dreams') in Haibara, Shizuoka Prefecture. Part of the Sumata Gorge Prominade Course nature walk, rather than gazing up at the sky above a walk across this bridge surrounds you with the colors or the river and forest. Ordinarily, it takes about 90 minutes to walk the course, but that's not accounting for time spent taking in the view, and taking photos, from the bridge, so you might want to allocate some extra time if you're visiting, and also maybe get an early start (the course's gate opens at 7 a.m.) if you want to encounter the smallest crowds. 2. Mishima Skywalk Website Also in Shizuoka is the massive Mishima Skywalk suspension bridge, which is 400 meters across, but if instead of walking all the way back you'd rather return by its 560-meter zipline course, that's also an option. The big draw here, though, is the view of Japan's biggest mountain, Mount Fuji, which isn't all that far away, and with Mishima being at the northern end of the Izu Peninsula, you can see Suruga Bay as well. 1. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Bridge World Website When it was completed in 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge finally linked Hyogo Prefecture's Awaji Island with Japan's main island of Honshu, crossing the Akashi Strait and coming ashore in Kobe. It also created an opportunity for incredible views like the one seen in the photo above. As you can probably guess, the spot where that picture was taken isn't part of the regular route across the bridge, as it's part of the Bridge Tower Top Tour that the facility offers. Yes, prior reservations are required, and there are a number of special safety precautions (such as all participants must be 13 years old or older), but fans say the extra trouble is worth it to see the scenery from 300 meters above sea level, making it the list's top pick for an unforgettable sky experience in Japan. 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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Taiwanese, Vietnamese firms keen to invest in footwear sector in India
Companies from Taiwan and Vietnam are keen to invest in India's non-leather footwear sector , and the government support is crucial to facilitate these investments, Council for Leather Exports (CLE) Chairman RK Jalan said on Sunday. Jalan said these Taiwanese and Vietnamese firms import products like shoe soles, moulds, machinery, and fabrics from countries like China. "Vietnamese and Taiwanese firms are keen to invest in India. We need to support them so that they can import these goods smoothly into the country for their manufacturing facilities," he said. The country's exports are growing at a healthy rate, and the council is aiming for USD 7 billion worth of shipments in 2025-26, he added. The exports stood at USD 5.75 billion in 2024-25. The US was the top destination for Indian exporters with shipments worth USD 957 million (about 20 per cent share). It was followed by the UK (11 per cent) and Germany. "We are expecting about 18 per cent growth this year. Promotion of manufacturing in the country will help further boost exports and job creation," Jalan added. He said that a trade pact with the US will help increase the share in the American market. At present, this labour-intensive sector attracts 18.5 per cent duty in the US. The two countries are major players in the global footwear sector. Vietnam is a major global hub for manufacturing and exporting footwear, while Taiwan plays a key role in the design, development, and production of footwear for leading international brands. He also urged the government to roll out the focused product scheme for the footwear and leather sectors announced in the Budget to enhance productivity, competitiveness and exports. The scheme will support design capacity, component manufacturing, and machinery required for the production of non-leather quality footwear. Sharing similar views, Kanpur-based Growmore International Ltd MD Yadvendra Singh Sachan said Taiwanese companies have already invested in firms in Tamil Nadu. "They have the best technologies in the non-leather footwear sector. Their entry will help domestic firms in increasing quality production," Sachan said, adding huge opportunities are there for investments in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar because of the availability of affordable labour in these states. He said that Growmore International is also looking for collaborations with foreign firms to enhance the productivity of leather articles.
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Business Standard
13-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Taiwanese, Vietnamese firms keen to invest in footwear sector in India: CLE
Companies from Taiwan and Vietnam are keen to invest in India's non-leather footwear sector, and the government support is crucial to facilitate these investments, Council for Leather Exports (CLE) Chairman RK Jalan said on Sunday. Jalan said these Taiwanese and Vietnamese firms import products like shoe soles, moulds, machinery, and fabrics from countries like China. "Vietnamese and Taiwanese firms are keen to invest in India. We need to support them so that they can import these goods smoothly into the country for their manufacturing facilities," he said. The country's exports are growing at a healthy rate, and the council is aiming for $7 billion worth of shipments in 2025-26, he added. The exports stood at $5.75 billion in 2024-25. The US was the top destination for Indian exporters with shipments worth $957 million (about 20 per cent share). It was followed by the UK (11 per cent) and Germany. "We are expecting about 18 per cent growth this year. Promotion of manufacturing in the country will help further boost exports and job creation," Jalan added. He said that a trade pact with the US will help increase the share in the American market. At present, this labour-intensive sector attracts 18.5 per cent duty in the US. The two countries are major players in the global footwear sector. Vietnam is a major global hub for manufacturing and exporting footwear, while Taiwan plays a key role in the design, development, and production of footwear for leading international brands. He also urged the government to roll out the focused product scheme for the footwear and leather sectors announced in the Budget to enhance productivity, competitiveness and exports. The scheme will support design capacity, component manufacturing, and machinery required for the production of non-leather quality footwear. Sharing similar views, Kanpur-based Growmore International Ltd MD Yadvendra Singh Sachan said Taiwanese companies have already invested in firms in Tamil Nadu. "They have the best technologies in the non-leather footwear sector. Their entry will help domestic firms in increasing quality production," Sachan said, adding huge opportunities are there for investments in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar because of the availability of affordable labour in these states. He said that Growmore International is also looking for collaborations with foreign firms to enhance the productivity of leather articles. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Taiwanese, Vietnamese firms keen to invest in footwear sector in India: CLE
Companies from Taiwan and Vietnam are keen to invest in India's non-leather footwear sector , and the government support is crucial to facilitate these investments, Council for Leather Exports (CLE) Chairman RK Jalan said on Sunday. Jalan said these Taiwanese and Vietnamese firms import products like shoe soles, moulds, machinery, and fabrics from countries like China. "Vietnamese and Taiwanese firms are keen to invest in India. We need to support them so that they can import these goods smoothly into the country for their manufacturing facilities," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: #1 Abnehmshake schmeckt extrem lecker & bricht alle Verkaufsrekorde! Gesundheit Wissen Undo The country's exports are growing at a healthy rate, and the council is aiming for USD 7 billion worth of shipments in 2025-26, he added. The exports stood at USD 5.75 billion in 2024-25. The US was the top destination for Indian exporters with shipments worth USD 957 million (about 20 per cent share). It was followed by the UK (11 per cent) and Germany. Live Events "We are expecting about 18 per cent growth this year. Promotion of manufacturing in the country will help further boost exports and job creation," Jalan added. He said that a trade pact with the US will help increase the share in the American market. At present, this labour-intensive sector attracts 18.5 per cent duty in the US. The two countries are major players in the global footwear sector. Vietnam is a major global hub for manufacturing and exporting footwear, while Taiwan plays a key role in the design, development, and production of footwear for leading international brands. He also urged the government to roll out the focused product scheme for the footwear and leather sectors announced in the Budget to enhance productivity, competitiveness and exports. The scheme will support design capacity, component manufacturing, and machinery required for the production of non-leather quality footwear. Sharing similar views, Kanpur-based Growmore International Ltd MD Yadvendra Singh Sachan said Taiwanese companies have already invested in firms in Tamil Nadu. "They have the best technologies in the non-leather footwear sector. Their entry will help domestic firms in increasing quality production," Sachan said, adding huge opportunities are there for investments in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar because of the availability of affordable labour in these states. He said that Growmore International is also looking for collaborations with foreign firms to enhance the productivity of leather articles.
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
June sees slump in GST revenue growth; net collection up only 3.3%
After showing stellar rise in April and May, the growth in GST revenue dropped to low single digit in June primarily due to low mop-up from domestic transactions, indicating moderation in economic activities. The gross GST collection showed a growth of 6.2% to Rs 1.85 lakh crore in June 2025 compared to Rs 1.74 lakh crore a year ago. Gross collections from domestic transactions – which account for 75% of the monthly collections – grew by only 4.6% during the month. Collections from imports/exports rose by 11.4%, bringing some semblance of respectability. The net GST collection during the month was even worse, growing at a paltry 3.3% to Rs 1.59 lakh crore, as refunds grew by 28.5%. The slump in June comes after two back-to-back months of over Rs 2 lakh crore collection in April and May. Gross GST collections in May rose by 16.5% to Rs 2.01 lakh crore – only the third time since GST came into force in July 2017. In April, gross GST collections hit an all-time high of Rs 2.36 lakh crore in April 2025, 12.6% higher than the collection of Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April 2024. Net GST revenues in May showed even better buoyancy as the same increased by 20.4% to Rs 1.74 lakh crore. 'After two successive months of Rs 2 Lakhs Crore plus GST revenues and double-digit growths, Rs.1.85 lakh crore collections in June 2025 seems a little dampening,' says Vivek Jalan, partner, Tax Connect Advisory Services LLP. However, Jalan says that the year-to-date growth of 11.8% in GST still gives a tax buoyancy of more than 1% which means that India is still in the 'Goldilocks situation' amidst global turmoil.
