Tokyo
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Japan In FocusTokyo Station’s Reconstructed Domes Bring Back Prestigious Tradition; Station Building Hotel Loved by Literary Giants
Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi Station Building stands out in the heart of the metropolis with its ma...
April 8, 2024
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Travel SpotsCrowdfunding Supports Conservation Efforts at Famous Tokyo Cherry Tree Spot; Chiyoda Ward Sets Up Multiple Plans to Help Maintain Trees
Chidori-ga-fuchi in Chiyoda Ward, one of the most famous spots for viewing cherry blossom trees i...
April 7, 2024
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Travel SpotsSapporo Beer Unveils New Yebisu Brewery Tokyo at Yebisu Garden Place; Brewery Blends Tradition, Modern Brewing Experience
Beer lovers can now take part in a Yebisu beer experience that opened at Yebisu Garden Place in S...
April 5, 2024
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General NewsAverage Cherry Blossom-Viewing Budget Highest in 6 Years: Survey
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — People in Japan plan to spend the highest amount this year on cherry blossom...
April 3, 2024
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Japan In FocusMysterious Charm of Eye-Catching General Store Draws People In; Said to Have Several Thousand Items
Get off at Ekoda Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and walk along Ondai street toward Musashino...
April 1, 2024
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Draw Crowd to Tokyo’s Ueno Park; Viewing Season Kicks Off to Slow Start
People enjoy cherry blossoms while picnicking at Ueno Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday. The...
March 30, 2024
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Travel SpotsTokyo Cherry Trees Declared to Be in Bloom; Someiyoshino Sakura Blossom 15 Days Later than Last Year
Someiyoshino cherry trees are blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Friday...
March 29, 2024
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Japan In FocusTokyo Retro Show Exhibits Stationery From Showa Era; Trendy Games and Figures Representing Children’s Dreams on Display
As I was walking around the town of Kamata, which still retains the atmosphere of the Showa era (...
March 25, 2024
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Imperial FamilyImperial Palace Street Opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing; Most Trees Not Yet in Bloom
Visitors to the Imperial Palace’s Inui Street walk in the cold rain to take photos of cherry tree...
March 23, 2024
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Japan In FocusGiant Tires Become Giant Monsters at Tokyo Park; Monuments, Play Equipment Among the Unique Attractions Featured at the Park
Back in the Showa era (1926-1989), half-buried old car tires reminiscent of kamaboko fish loaf we...
March 11, 2024
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Japan In FocusWestern-Style Restaurant in Tokyo Serves Beef Stew; Dish Loved by Locals for about 90 Years
Beef “suchuu,” a traditional dish, simmers in a bowl. The aroma of deep flavors rises from the ho...
March 4, 2024
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General NewsM5.2 Earthquake Hits Tokyo’s Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.2 struck Tokyo’s neighboring areas at 5:43 a.m. on...
March 1, 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