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Cloud-covered Kowloon Peak sparks comparisons to Mount Fuji

Some residents have recently noticed that photos of Kowloon Peak shrouded in clouds, which were taken from the junction of Healthy Street East and King's Road in Quarry Bay, resemble Mount Fuji in Japan.The post gained traction on Threads and quickly spread across social media platforms like Xiaohongshu.As seen on Sunday, some people ventured into the middle of the road to capture the perfect photo angle.Many locals joked that the scene would resemble Mount Fuji if the clouds were more prominent, while others pointed out that the 'Hong Kong version of Mount Fuji' has its unique charm.A tourist from Shenzhen,

Long-haul tours find favor amid quake fears

There has been a drop in interest in Japan tours, says Yuen Chun-ning. SING TAO Cheng Wong Hongkongers are shifting to long-haul tours in the Middle East and Europe amid concerns over a potential major earthquake in Japan this July, while others are choosing to visit Japan earlier than usual in March or April. Earthquake and tsunami experts from official agencies in Japan have repeatedly warned about the potential earthquake risks along the Nankai Trough. They noted that the probability of an 8- to 9-magnitude earthquake in the region over the next 30 years has increased from 74

HKers opt for local tours amid Japan earthquake fears

SINGTAO Hongkongers are showing increased interest in local tours and “staycations” for the upcoming Easter holiday, with some citing concerns about potential earthquakes in Japan, the travel industry has observed.Meanwhile, the local catering sector expects moderate improvement this Easter, aided by Shenzhen's multiple-entry visa policy, though outbound travel still affects local restaurants.Local participation in domestic tour groups has risen to about 50 percent this year, even as overall bookings for local tours during Easter dropped by 30 percent compared to 2024, according to Andy Lam, director of Prince Traveller.He told Sing Tao Daily, The Standard’s sister newspaper, that

HK Express launches surprise ticket offers to Japan’s Okinawa, Ishigaki and Miyako

The city’s budget airline HK Express is running a one-day promotion, offering tickets to Japan’s Okinawa, Ishigaki and Miyako with a price as low as HK$0. The special deal will be available until 11.45 pm tonight.The promotion applies to passengers traveling between April 28 and October 25 to Okinawa and Ishigaki, and those who travel to Miyako between June 5 and October 25.The airliner stated that the promotion only applies to one-way tickets on designated flights, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.It added that the ticket offers will not include taxes, surcharges, and other fees,