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Tokyo earns seven spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list
Sazenka and Maz climb ranks, but Osaka's La Cime stole the show as Japan's highest-ranked restaurant.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Traumatic event becomes a heartwarming one, thanks to the work of both driver and passengers. Just the other day, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma was on a highway bus in Tokyo when it became involved i
Source: SoraNews24
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Sapporo zoo operator accused of unauthorized development
The zoo, North Safari Sapporo, opened in 2005 and closed last year after the allegations came to light.
Source: The Japan Times
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Dodgers Celebrate World Series Win!
The Los Angeles Dodgers received their World Series championship rings in a pregame ceremony. While this event doesn't directly impact travel, it highlights the global appeal of baseball and the cultural connections between Japan and the sport.
Source: Japan Today
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Japan’s change of China’s description is not a 'significant shift'
Tokyo's adjusted phrasing is likely more a reflection of both long-standing policy trends and a response to recent flare-ups.
Source: The Japan Times
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How many doughnuts can you pack in a Mister Donut all-you-can-pack deal?
And most of all, is it worth the effort? A lot has been written about Japan’s all-you-can-eat restaurants, but the nation has plenty of “all-you-can-pack” deals too. Known as “tsumehodai” (“all-you-ca
Source: SoraNews24
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Characters from Weekly Shonen Jump, Weekly Young Jump, and Ribon join the UT graphic T-shirts lineup. Back at the start of the year, Uniqlo announced that they were partnering with publisher Shueisha
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan top court to issue unified ruling on same-sex marriage
The Grand Bench, consisting of the Supreme Court's 15 justices, is expected to give its ruling as early as next year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Deer are appearing in Osaka City, may have wandered there from Nara[Video]
No one’s sure what to do with them, since Nara’s deer lose their protected status when they leave the park. Hearing that deer were seen wandering the streets of a major city in central Japan might not
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Just take a beat and really think about it calmly. Social media really is a great way for governments to disseminate information to the masses. Sometimes they have great tips, such as where you can fi
Source: SoraNews24
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