Tokyo
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Expected on March 21 in Central Tokyo; Western and Eastern Japan Expected to See Earlier Blooms
Someiyoshino cherry blossoms are expected to bloom March 21 in central Tokyo, the earliest bloom ...
January 30, 2025
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Travel SpotsAquarium to be Built in Tokyo Giants Town; Will Include Underwater Viewing Tunnel and One of Kanto’s Largest Fish Tanks
The Yomiuri Shimbun, the Yomiuri Giants and Yomiuri Land Co. announced Thursday a plan to build a...
January 24, 2025
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Japan In FocusTokyo Book Cafe Transports Customers Back to Showa Era; Shop in Shimbashi District Offers 6,000 Books, Manga of Various Genres
Tokyo’s Shimbashi district is sometimes referred to as “a holy site for company employees,” as th...
January 20, 2025
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Travel Spots4 Female ‘Desert Fairies’ Take Residence at Tokyo Park; Rodents, Native of North Africa, Given to Park by Saitama Pref. Zoo
The public can now view common gundis, also known as desert fairies due to their adorable appeara...
January 20, 2025
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Travel SpotsNew Food Court Opens in Ariake Garden in Tokyo; Mainly Offers Quick Meals and Takeout
A new food court opened Wednesday at Ariake Garden, a large commercial complex in Tokyo’s Koto Wa...
January 15, 2025
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Travel SpotsTraditional Japanese Kites Bring New Year’s Cheer to Park Visitors in Tokyo; Showa Kinen Park Displaying Beautiful Art
Large traditional kites are on display at the Japanese garden in Showa Kinen Park, which spans Ta...
January 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusTokyo’s Meiji Kinenkan Holds Wedding Receptions in Hall Once Used by Emperor Meiji to Host Banquets
The “Kinkei” (golden pheasant) hall in Meiji Kinenkan’s main building provides visitors with a se...
December 30, 2024
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Japan In FocusGood Ol’ Amazake Shop Warms Hearts of Tokyoites; Healthy Drink Can Be Enjoyed Cold or Hot
To get to a quaint amazake sweet sake shop, walk across Hijiribashi bridge from Tokyo’s JR Ochano...
December 24, 2024
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Travel SpotsAwaodori Dance Performed 40 Meters below Ground in Tokyo
The sounds of drums reverberated against the walls of underground stormwater basin on Sunday in T...
December 23, 2024
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Travel SpotsTokyo’s Female Rickshaw Pullers Draw Attention in Asakusa; They Attract Tourists Through Social Media Posts
Female rickshaw pullers are drawing attention in Tokyo’s Asakusa area, a site to which tourists f...
December 18, 2024
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Japan In FocusTokyo Steak House Serves Aged Meat Loved by International Wrestlers; Superstar Wrestlers Adorn Walls in Meguro Restaurant
The Meguro branch of the highly rated Ribera Steak House restaurant is popular not only among mea...
December 16, 2024
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Core Inflation in Tokyo Slows in December but Stays above BOJ Target
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Snow Falls in Tokyo; Temperature in Tokyo Turns from Spring to Winter in 1 Day (UPDATE 1)
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Strong Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected (UPDATE 1)
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M4.8 Earthquake Hits Central Tokyo; No Tsunami Expected
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Tokyo Companies Prepare for Ashfall From Mt. Fuji Eruption; Disposal Of Ash, Possibly at Sea, A Major Challenge