Discover Sendai - Japan’s Northeastern Super City!
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Apr 15, 2023
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A city of around one million, Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku Region and a convenient place to stay while sightseeing. A ...
Exploring the Beauty of Hokkaido – An Interview With an International Nature Guide
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Apr 15, 2023
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Hokkaido is adored worldwide for its staggering range of sightseeing opportunities. While trendy cities like Sapporo and Otaru are...
How to Get the Most From a Japan Rail Pass On Your Trip (+ Regional Alternatives)
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Apr 15, 2023
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Get ready for the ultimate guide to traveling in Japan by train! If you're planning a trip to this beautiful country, you've proba...
Kyoto Day Trips: 9 Lesser-Known Kyoto Tourist Attractions for Day Trips From the Town Center
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Think you've seen all the historical shrines and famous buildings there are to be seen in Kyoto? Then maybe it's time to try a Kyo...
The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto
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Apr 15, 2023
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Lake Onneto is located within the Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido. Ensconced in majestic natural surroundings, the vi...
Your Trip to Niigata: The Complete Guide (Activities, Hotels, Savers & More)
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Niigata Prefecture, located in the central Chubu region of Japan, faces the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by towering mountains a...
Ordering Food in Japanese Like a Pro! 7 Key Phrases for Navigating Japan's Restaurants and Izakaya
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Ordering food in Japanese can be a daunting task for non-Japanese speakers, especially when confronted with extensive menus at tra...
2023 Tokyo Fireworks Guide: Your Ultimate Calendar for Summer in Japan
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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As summer approaches, Japan's cities prepare to light up the skies with dazzling fireworks displays, and Tokyo is no exception. Th...
5 Unique Tohoku Onsen Hot Springs That Surprised Foreign Visitors
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Apr 15, 2023
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In Japan's northern region of Tohoku, onsen hot springs can be found in areas ranging from famous spots to isolated hot springs hi...
21 Best Things to Do in Roppongi: Enchanting Experiences for a Memorable Tokyo Adventure
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Roppongi is a place with a large number of clubs and bars. Many foreigners are seen here, and there are a bunch of restaurants whe...
Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Celebrate Spring with Flower Festivals and Gorgeous Gardens Near Mt. Fuji
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Are you ready for one of the most colorful events of the year? Spring and summer are when parks and gardens all over Japan come al...
Feel 150 Years of History: 12 Iconic & Exotic Hokkaido Landmarks
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Apr 15, 2023
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A relatively young region in Japan, Hokkaido began full-scale development about 150 years ago. When traveling there, you’ll see ma...
10 Best Hotels Near Kyoto Station: Budget-friendly, Perfect for Kyoto Sightseeing
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Apr 15, 2023
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These hotels near Kyoto Station each have superb access, making them convenient bases for your stay in Kyoto. Staying near the sta...
Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Island Anime Park) Guide: Enjoy the Worlds of Dragon Quest, Naruto, Godzilla, and Crayon Shin-chan
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Nijigen no Mori is an anime theme park that immerses you in the worlds of your favorite Japanese anime and games, including Dragon...
Japan adopts national strategy on nuclear fusion as competition intensifies
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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The strategy comes as the global race heats up to develop and commercialize fusion — considered the ultimate emission-free energy ...
Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress
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Apr 15, 2023
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Its inclusion marks the first time for video game music to join the registry and is one of the few pieces in the registry created ...
Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Japan's third-biggest automaker by sales is seeking a partner outside the auto industry to develop software that connects vehicles...
As the planet warms, enforcement needed for corporate green pledges
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Apr 15, 2023
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Dealing with climate change through voluntary commitments, especially by businesses, "has simply not worked," noted one advocate.
Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup leaves no stone unturned
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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As with the food menu, the beverage program at Noma Kyoto is the fruit of long, deep and, by all accounts, highly enjoyable consid...
U.S. may seek to export hydrogen to Japan in decarbonization push
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Apr 15, 2023
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The United States is expected to select nationwide hydrogen hubs by this fall, and exporting it to Japan is "possible," the U.S. e...
Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver
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Apr 15, 2023
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Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short progr...
Cannes lineup features films by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takeshi Kitano
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Apr 15, 2023
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Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Monster" is a nominee for the top prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, while Takeshi Kitano's "Kubi" wi...
Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’
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Apr 15, 2023
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Few deny the beauty of a handmade tansu, but these days, just as few are willing to shell out for the cabinets' high price tags.
Elon Musk plans AI startup to rival OpenAI, report says
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Apr 15, 2023
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Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers, and is also in discussions with some investors about putting...
Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns
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Apr 15, 2023
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a "fearless champion" of Ameri...
Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. documents hit with federal charges
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Jack Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday with unlawfully copying and transmitting classified material.
Putin paves way for new call-up as Ukraine invasion drags on
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Apr 15, 2023
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New measures create a national online system for tracking the tens of millions of Russians potentially eligible to be called to se...
U.S. Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, in an 11th-hour ruling preventing lo...
Another COVID-like pandemic could hit the world within 10 years
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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There’s a 27.5% chance a pandemic as deadly as COVID-19 could take place in the next decade, with rapid vaccine rollout key to red...
Pressure mounts on China to offer debt relief to poor countries facing default
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Apr 15, 2023
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There was optimism at the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.
Britain’s Anne Keothavong and Katie Boulter welcome WTA decision to return to China
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Apr 15, 2023
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Keothavong, now captain of Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team, said she hoped Peng was safe but that ultimately "tennis is a busi...
In Beijing, Brazil’s leader endorses China’s stance on Ukraine
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Apr 15, 2023
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In a joint statement, the countries' leaders avoided the words "invasion” or "war” and offered few specifics about how to bring Ru...
Japan backs IMF efforts to improve guidance on digital currency risks
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Apr 15, 2023
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The IMF is currently developing a handbook to be used by policymakers and Japan will provide financial assistance for the work.
SkyDrive’s $1.5 million ‘flying car’ gets its first private customer
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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SkyDrive started accepting orders from private customers on Thursday and plans to ship the aircraft as early as 2025.
Trainer Jessica Harrington hopes to realize dream at Grand National while also fighting breast cancer
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Apr 15, 2023
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Harrington said winning the world's most famous steeplechase has been her dream "since she was a child."
Russia puts Pacific Fleet on high alert in surprise inspection
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Apr 15, 2023
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Drills will also simulate an enemy landing on Russia's Sakhalin island and on its southern Kuril Islands, some of which are also c...
Beautiful nature provides respite, outdoor activities
Kevin
Apr 15, 2023
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Nagano Prefecture is known for its mountains, hosting part of “the Japan Alps,” a term coined by a British man during the Meiji Er...
G7 leaders set to meet A-bomb survivors during summit
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Apr 15, 2023
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Arrangements are being made for the leaders to meet with hibakusha during a visit to the peace memorial museum on May 19, the firs...
U.S., Japan and South Korea look to regularize missile defense exercises to deter North Korea
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Apr 15, 2023
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Representatives from the three countries met Friday for talks in Washington, where they discussed the security environment on the ...
Germany retires last nuclear plants in hopes of greener pastures
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Apr 15, 2023
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In Germany, the decision to phase out nuclear power comes at a moment in which many countries are moving in the opposite direction...
