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5 Places to See Plum Blossom in Tokyo
Spring is almost here means it's flower viewing time. First up: plum blossom.
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OTC Morning-After Pill Finally Available in Japan: Rules and How to Get It
The morning after pill in Japan is available OTC for the first time. Find out how to get it, what it costs and the rules.
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15 Smarter Japanese Souvenirs You’ll Actually Want to Keep
Looking for Japanese souvenirs you’ll actually keep? These lightweight, meaningful ideas go beyond the gift shop and fit in your suitcase.
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Mega Guide: 24 Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
It will soon be sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Where To See Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: 2026 Bumper Edition
Cherry blossoms tend to steal the spotlight in Japan, but there’s another flower that’s also bright pink and breathtaking: the humble plum blossom. Blooming between late January and mid-February, plu
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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The Strokes and L’Arc-en-Ciel To Headline Summer Sonic 2026
The Strokes and L’Arc-en-Ciel are set to headline Summer Sonic this year. The first lineup — organizers will name more acts later — was announced earlier this week. Other big names to look out for at
Source: Tokyo Weekender
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PM Takaichi wins two-thirds 'supermajority' in Japan election
Record post-war victory gives coalition iron grip on parliament
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent…
Source: Japan Today
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Harley-Davidson to ride easy into India duty-free under US trade deal
New Delhi to also slash tariffs on high-end American automobiles to 30% over 10 years
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Gotterup wins Phoenix Open playoff; Patrick Reed takes Qatar Masters
Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot…
Source: Japan Today
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