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Skiing in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide
Winter sports in Japan may seem intimidating to the newbie, but they don't have to be. Here are the basics of what you need to know about skiing in Japan.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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A Guide To Tokyo’s Top Historical Museums
From Edo to Samurai, Meiji to modern, Tokyo’s rich array of museums can help you uncover Japan’s fascinating history.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote
In a final appeal to voters, the prime minister pledged to make Japan "more prosperous and safer," including through tougher immigration screening.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo Events For January 2026
Happy New Year from the SavvyTeam! Wishing you a year of boundless opportunities, growth and happiness.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Can Japanese theater travel? A Murakami adaptation tries.
"The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland” adaptation is part of a rising wave of contemporary Japanese theater productions that tour internationally with original casts.
Source: The Japan Times
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In Japan, generative AI takes fake election news to new levels
Leaders of a new Japanese political party unveil a logo that features China, a candidate campaigns in freezing weather wearing tank tops and grannies vent in public — or do they?
Source: The Japan Times
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Decisive win for Takaichi may be best scenario for bonds and yen
A big win would eliminate the need for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to negotiate with opposition parties, who are touting even deeper tax cuts and broader fiscal spending.
Source: The Japan Times
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Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
The Minato Mirai neighborhood is looking extra futuristic with Eva light-up and fireworks. In the grand scheme of things, there really isn’t all that much Evangelion anime. There was the original anim
Source: SoraNews24
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Social media-savvy teens given chance to spot fake news in Japan election campaign
Social media-savvy, young swing voters are emerging as a key demographic for political parties and some digital platformers are trying to curb the adverse impact of disinformation and…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan and Bangladesh sign economic partnership deal
The EPA, the first such deal for Bangladesh, will take effect once domestic procedures are completed in both countries.
Source: The Japan Times
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