KYODO NEWS
 
On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of only around 1,700, Australian John Widmer, reputed as the island's only foreign resident, runs a cafe hoping it will serve as a new spot to draw visitors.
Those traveling by ferry to Himeshima, an Oita Prefecture island wit...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate supplies, local authorities said Saturday.
Municipalities have restricted new drilling and called for water conservation, th...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Celebrating A 500-Year-Old Tradition Of Craftsmanship
Japan’s traditional sake brewing has been officially registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of sake, shochu, and awamori. This decision was reached unanimousl...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
 
 
Nature, Culture, And Local Cuisine At This Popular Getaway Spot
It's the time of year where various travel publications distribute their lists of places to visit in the coming twelve months, and Fodor's Go List 2025 featured Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, a favorite weekend getaway...

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TTG ASIA
 
Agents are preparing new products for Japan’s off season (December to February) to maximise on the rapid recovery of the country’s inbound tourism market and ease operational challenges caused by extremes of high and low numbers of visitors throughout the year.
In addition to promoting...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
An Interactive Look Into The Intriguing World Of Noh
 
Venue : Kanze Noh Theater
When: Aug 19th - Aug 25th 2024
Regarded as one of Japan’s greatest forms of classical performing arts, Noh is a type of theater popularized during the Muromachi Period (1336-1568) that tells stories thro...

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Preparations Switch Up A Gear For This New Venue In Uji, Kyoto
In Nintendo's recent financial earnings report released in May 2024, the company confirmed the Nintendo Museum will finally be opening this autumn in Kyoto's Uji City.
Originally scheduled to open by the end of Spring 202...

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Around 300 Trees To Enjoy In Tsuruoka
 
Venue: Yutagawa Onsen Plum Garden When: Mar 30th - Mar 31st 2024
The popular Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Onsen Bairin (plum grove) Park is a lovely destin...

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Curries From All Corners Of The Globe In Kanagawa
Venue: Samukawa Central Park When: Sunday - Feb 25th 2024
Curries are hugely popular in many places around the globe thanks to their rich, diverse flavors and versatility. The first-ever Samukawa Curry Festival is set to celebrate not...

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A Slice Of History And A Whole Lot Of Family Fun
Venue: Hojo Park When: Saturday - Mar 2nd 2024
 
Miyoshi Nagayoshi was a prominent Japanese samurai and military strategist who once ruled over seven provinces of the modern-day Kansai region. Since 2016, Osaka's Daito City has been ho...

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