Fukuoka: a Japanese metropolis with vibrant history, superb eating and less tourists
There are endless urban centers to visit in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. To shift in a different direction from those two ...
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Japan a Growing Presence in Global Entertainment in 2024
As 2024 nears its end and we look back on the year in entertainment, it was clearly one when Japan-related works loomed large on the global market. It is a diverse group of works. Some were made ...
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Japan’s scenic hot springs town restricting tourists amid fights over the best photo spots
Located in the Yamagata region about 260 miles north of Tokyo, the onsen is one of the most famous in Japan, drawing around 330,000 visitors each year. Travelers from around the world flock to the ...
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Japan Approves 9.4 Percent Increase in Defense Spending for FY2025
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...