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Istanbul's İstiklal Street, known for its vibrant atmosphere and bustling shops, has ranked as the 40th most expensive retail street in the world, according to a recent survey by global real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.

In Tokyo's Asakusa tourist district, caricaturist Masashi Higashitani is dusting off his Chinese as he prepares for an influx of travelers after Beijing ends inbound quarantine rules.

"We used to say 'ni hao' all the time," he said with a laugh as he whipped up a portrait in minutes.