Tokyo
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Japan In FocusToden Streetcar Station Offers Memories of Old Tokyo
An environment filled with the atmosphere of the late 1950s/early 1960s appears before the eyes as o...
May 31, 2023
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Japan In FocusOld Tokyo Observatories Used to Study Stars, Navigation
Down the street from Etchujima Station on the JR Keiyo Line, an old, small domed building surrounded...
May 24, 2023
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General NewsStrong Earthquake Hits Tokyo’s Izu Islands
A strong earthquake hit Niijima Island, part of Tokyo’s Izu Islands on Monday, registering lower 5 o...
May 22, 2023
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General News
Strong Earthquake Rocks Chiba, Tokyo
An earthquake measuring upper 5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s 7-point scale hit Kisarazu, Chi...
May 11, 2023
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Travel SpotsShining Hikarimo Algae at its Best in Tokyo
Golden-red hikarimo, a type of algae, is at its best at Saneatsu Park in Chofu, Tokyo, and will be v...
May 10, 2023
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General NewsMagnitude 4.1 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture
An earthquake measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 hit Tokyo at around 11:20 a.m...
May 10, 2023
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Denkiya Hall: Former Electronics Shop-Turned-Cafe
The Senzoku-dori shopping street in Taito Ward, Tokyo, winds its way through Asakusa’s nightlife dis...
May 3, 2023
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Kamataen Rooftop Park Features Ferris Wheel
A small Ferris wheel adorning the top of a Tokyo commercial complex is a symbol of the Kamata area o...
April 26, 2023
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Japan In Focus95-Year-Old Tokyo Bridge Modeled on Rhine River Design
Kiyosu Bridge crossing the Sumida River in Tokyo’s Koto and Chuo wards is an impressive suspension b...
April 19, 2023
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Travel SpotsTokyo’s Kabukicho District Gets New Nighttime Attraction
A 48-story commercial complex that includes bars and restaurants that will stay open until dawn open...
April 15, 2023
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Travel SpotsSeibu Railway Plans ‘Harry Potter’ Ad-wrapped Train in Theme Park Tie-up
Seibu Railway plans to run a train decorated with characters from the Harry Potter movies ahead of t...
April 15, 2023
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Travel SpotsTokyo Disneyland Operator Eyes Strategy Changes upon 40th Anniversary
In a bid to boost customer satisfaction, Tokyo Disneyland has produced a new version of its daytime ...
April 14, 2023
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Japan In FocusTokyo Museum Hosts Playground of Kigumi Wood Joinery
The Kigumi Museum, a private facility in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, was established to pass on to younger...
April 12, 2023
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Lit Up at Peak Bloom in Tokyo Park
Illuminated cherry blossoms are in full bloom at a park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Otaguro Park ha...
April 10, 2023
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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
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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Tokyo’s Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected