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Okinawa To Levy 2% Accommodation Tax To Support Local Tourism
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JAPAN TODAY
The prefectural assembly of Okinawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, on Thursday passed an ordinance to impose a 2 percent accommodation tax to support local tourism.
Due to take effect in fiscal 2026, which begins next April, it will be the first such tax of its k...
The prefectural assembly of Okinawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, on Thursday passed an ordinance to impose a 2 percent accommodation tax to support local tourism.
Due to take effect in fiscal 2026, which begins next April, it will be the first such tax of its k...
- 18/9 21:25
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Japan To Boost Support For Its Anime And Film Industry
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JAPAN TIMES
The government plans to expand support for the domestic content industry to boost exports of anime and films, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The plan comes as the country aims to triple overseas revenue from Japanese content to ¥20 trillion in 2033.
As part of th...
The government plans to expand support for the domestic content industry to boost exports of anime and films, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The plan comes as the country aims to triple overseas revenue from Japanese content to ¥20 trillion in 2033.
As part of th...
- 18/9 20:43
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Japan to Give Disaster-Relief Machinery to Papua New Guinea
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NIPPON
The Japanese government has pledged to give heavy machinery for disaster relief worth 400 million yen to Papua New Guinea under its official security assistance program.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takuma Miyaji signed and exchanged notes on the matter with Papua New Guinea's fore...
The Japanese government has pledged to give heavy machinery for disaster relief worth 400 million yen to Papua New Guinea under its official security assistance program.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takuma Miyaji signed and exchanged notes on the matter with Papua New Guinea's fore...
- 17/9 20:12
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Japanese Girl Group Release AI-Assisted Single After Fan Vote
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BBC
One of Japan's biggest girl groups, AKB48, have released a single that was partially generated by artificial intelligence, after a televised songwriting contest.
The competition saw composer Yasushi Akimoto, whose songs have collectively sold more than 100 million copies, go head-to-head wi...
One of Japan's biggest girl groups, AKB48, have released a single that was partially generated by artificial intelligence, after a televised songwriting contest.
The competition saw composer Yasushi Akimoto, whose songs have collectively sold more than 100 million copies, go head-to-head wi...
- 17/9 19:45
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Foreign Visitors To Japan Hit Record 3.42 Million In August
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JAPAN TIMES
The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in August jumped 16.9% from a year before to 3,428,000, a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday.
The latest figure topped 3 million for the first time for the month of August, thanks to an ...
The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in August jumped 16.9% from a year before to 3,428,000, a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday.
The latest figure topped 3 million for the first time for the month of August, thanks to an ...
- 17/9 19:01
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Japan Dispatches 5 Language Education 'Partners' To India
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JAPAN TIMES
Five people dispatched from Japan to assist in Japanese language education in India gathered in New Delhi on Monday for a six-month program aimed at enhancing cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Under the Nihongo Partners program run by the Japan Foundation, the five wil...
Five people dispatched from Japan to assist in Japanese language education in India gathered in New Delhi on Monday for a six-month program aimed at enhancing cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Under the Nihongo Partners program run by the Japan Foundation, the five wil...
- 16/9 18:44
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Japan Donates Ambulance to Merauke Health Clinic
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RRI
The Japanese government has donated an ambulance to the Bunda Hati Kudus Primary Clinic in Karang Indah, Merauke Subdistrict, South Papua. The vehicle was provided through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects and officially handed over on Monday, September 15, 2...
The Japanese government has donated an ambulance to the Bunda Hati Kudus Primary Clinic in Karang Indah, Merauke Subdistrict, South Papua. The vehicle was provided through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects and officially handed over on Monday, September 15, 2...
- 16/9 18:29
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Japan’s Award-Winning Crab Gadget Saves You From Soggy Noodles
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JAPAN TODAY
When you come home tired from work with no desire to cook or eat out, what do you do?
How about if you’re neck deep in studies and have no time to spare for a meal?
Or what about when you just want a quick late-night snack? There are many who turn to the simple choice of instant cup...
When you come home tired from work with no desire to cook or eat out, what do you do?
How about if you’re neck deep in studies and have no time to spare for a meal?
Or what about when you just want a quick late-night snack? There are many who turn to the simple choice of instant cup...
- 15/9 20:14
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Rugby: Japan beat Tonga 62-24 in Pacific Nations Cup semifinal
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KYODO NEWS
Japan booked their ticket to a second straight Pacific Nations Cup rugby final with a 62-24 win against Tonga on Sunday.
Eddie Jones' men took a 21-19 lead into halftime before scoring five tries to one in a dominant second-half performance at Dick's Sporting Goods Park near Denver.
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Japan booked their ticket to a second straight Pacific Nations Cup rugby final with a 62-24 win against Tonga on Sunday.
Eddie Jones' men took a 21-19 lead into halftime before scoring five tries to one in a dominant second-half performance at Dick's Sporting Goods Park near Denver.
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- 15/9 19:43
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Japanese Opposition DPFP Eager to Take Political Leadership 5 Years On
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NIPPON
The Democratic Party for the People, a Japanese opposition party launched five years ago, aims to take a leading role in the country's evolving political landscape following its impressive advances in recent parliamentary elections.
The party's basic strategy is to leave open the possibi...
The Democratic Party for the People, a Japanese opposition party launched five years ago, aims to take a leading role in the country's evolving political landscape following its impressive advances in recent parliamentary elections.
The party's basic strategy is to leave open the possibi...
- 15/9 19:04
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