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
 
 
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
Boy-Detective Graces The Fastest Train Between Tottori And Kyoto
Attention all Detective Conan fans!
In a collaboration between the Tottori Prefecture Government and the JR West Company/ Chizu Express Ltd, the Detective Conan X Limited Express Super Hakuto Special Train began operati...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Beautiful Blooms At Japan's Oldest Orchid Event
Venue: Tropical Dream Center When: Nov 18th - Nov 26th 2023
Orchids are flowers that captivate people with both their diversity and their elegance.
There are somewhere around 28,000 different varieties of these blooms, and the Okinawa I...

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Crafts, Food, And More At This Two-Day Event
Venue: Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall When: Sep 30th - Oct 1st 2023
The Kanazawa Handmade Marche is a celebration of crafts, food, and more, with approximately 1000 booths set to be present at the two-day event.
Whether yo...

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JAPAN NEWS
 
A pleasure flight on a HondaJet small business plane has been added to a list of rewards for donations through the furusato nozei tax donation system in Narita, Chiba Prefecture.
The city plans to offer a sightseeing flight in return for a donation of ¥10 million or more, the highest...

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An Event That Stimulates Learning Through Play
Venue: Shinagawa Season Terrace Event Plaza When: Jul 8th - Jul 9th 2023
 
Learning through play is of paramount importance in a child's development, allowing little ones to explore, experiment, and make sense of the world around them in...

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A Modern, Yet Traditional Tea Experience
Tea has long served as one of Japan’s most iconic beverages.
Rooted in tradition, yet constantly adapting to the tastes of new generations, the diverse drink transcends age, making it a must try for anyone visiting the country.
For a dining ex...

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Fine Dining And Sake Pairing In A Renovated Brewery
In January 2023, “Shozan” restaurant opened inside a renovated portion of the original Katsuyama brewery in central Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Serving French cuisine with a Japanese flare, the luxury dining experience brings to...

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