Day: April 21, 2024

9 Top Travel Destinations in Tokyo for April 2024

Tokyo, the vibrant metropolis of Japan, offers an eclectic blend of ancient traditions and modern marvels. In April 2024, as the city awakens from winter’s slumber, travelers will find a myriad of captivating experiences to immerse themselves in. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, here are the top travel destinations in Tokyo for April 2024:

Ueno Park

Ueno Park, a sprawling oasis in the heart of Tokyo, is a sanctuary for art, nature, and culture. In April, the park transforms into a vibrant canvas with thousands of cherry blossoms blooming in full glory. Visitors can stroll beneath the delicate petals, enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the park’s lake, or explore the numerous museums and galleries that line the park’s perimeter.

Tokyo National Museum

Housed within Ueno Park, the Tokyo National Museum is Japan’s largest and most comprehensive museum. It showcases an extraordinary collection of over 110,000 artifacts, spanning from ancient pottery to modern paintings. The museum’s vast halls house treasures such as the Haniwa terracotta figurines, the Nara Buddha, and the iconic Katsushika Hokusai print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.”

Ueno Zoo

Adjacent to the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo is home to over 300 species of animals from around the world. The zoo’s star attraction is the giant panda, a symbol of Tokyo’s cultural exchange with China. Visitors can also observe elephants, lions, tigers, polar bears, and a wide variety of birds and reptiles.

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, located in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, are the magical theme parks that bring Disney dreams to life in Japan. In April, the parks offer a festive Easter celebration with special parades, character meet-and-greets, and seasonal decorations. Visitors of all ages can experience the timeless charm of Disney, from the whimsical world of Cinderella’s Castle to

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Police say drunk mom left children at Metro Detroit Marriott hotel

Larry Nassar victims near deal with Justice Dept., Metro Detroit storm damage and more top stories


Larry Nassar victims near deal with Justice Dept., Metro Detroit storm damage and more top stories

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TROY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — A mother accused of drunk driving was arrested after she left her three children alone at a Metro Detroit hotel and refused to take a breath test when authorities found her in her vehicle, police said. 

Just after midnight on Saturday, officers were called to the Marriott Hotel at 200 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy after security reported that three young children were in the lobby alone and could not find their mother. 

The children told the officers that they were at the Kona Grill restaurant with their mother, and they didn’t feel safe driving back with her because they thought she was drunk. 

When they returned to the hotel, the mother told the kids she was going outside to smoke. After she didn’t come back, the children alerted hotel employees.

In addition to the hotel staff, Kona Grill employees also contacted the police because they were concerned about the children’s safety due to the apparent intoxication of their mother. 

Officers found the mother, a 44-year-old Southfield woman, in a 2017 Buick SUV, driving westbound on Big Beaver Road from Livernois Road. 

Officers asked her to get out of the vehicle, and say she had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and was unsteady. 

She performed several sobriety tests poorly and refused to take a preliminary breath test. The mother was arrested and taken to the Troy Police lock-up facility, where she again refused a breath test. 

Authorities obtained a search warrant to draw her blood. The results of her blood test may lead to criminal charges. 

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Orlando Bloom shares Katy Perry’s reaction to him risking his life in new adventure show

Katy Perry gave her blessing to fiancé Orlando Bloom’s new adventure series, in which he pulls off some seriously intense stunts.

The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star headlines the new Peacock series “Orlando Bloom: To the Edge,” in which he tries extreme sports wingsuiting, free diving and rock climbing — all while testing his own limits.

The actor said when he first signed on, Perry was OK with him taking part in the new adventure show.

“She’s super supportive. We both are of each other,” he told TODAY on April 18.

But Bloom said Perry may not have realized how challenging the experience was for him until after the fact.

“She was like, ‘Listen, there’s insurance. This is for a show…’ But I hadn’t necessarily — I think it wasn’t until I was coming home and she saw me, the look on my face and the feeling I was going through, where because I think whilst, of course there were measures taken to keep my safety — and I wouldn’t recommend anyone do this at home, by the way, any of it, unless you have absolute experts with you,” he said.

He continued, “I would say that she just was like, ‘I think this is going to be fine until she saw me and then she was like, ‘Are you good? Are we good?’”

Bloom admits there was also “a couple of moments” when he too was concerned.

“I really was like, ‘Oh, my life really is in my hands if I don’t kind of do this kind of correctly,” he added.

Perry certainly seems to have found her “Teenage Dream” in Bloom.

After meeting in 2016, the singer and actor have kept fans intrigued with their romantic antics for nearly eight years. But while the couple is still

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