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Regional historical tourism in Niigata and Fukushima

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Latest: Global travel accounts detail diverse cultural and regional experiences

Travelers in Japan have documented visits to various historical and cultural sites across the Niigata and Fukushima prefectures. In Niigata, activities included visiting the Niitsu Railway Museum to view steam locomotiv

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Death of Japanese supercentenarian Shigeko Kagawa

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Latest: Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest resident, dies at 115

Shigeko Kagawa, recognized as Japan’s oldest resident, has passed away at the age of 115. A resident of Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture, she died on August 27. A medical professional and graduate of Osaka Women’s Medi

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Japan hometown tax and regional revitalization reforms

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Latest: Japan introduces new budget rules and hometown tax reforms

Japan’s hometown tax donation system, Furusato Nozei, reached a record 1.33 trillion yen in fiscal year 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported a r

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Asuka-Fujiwara no Miyako UNESCO World Heritage designation

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Latest: Asuka-Fujiwara no Miyako designated UNESCO World Heritage site

The Asuka-Fujiwara no Miyako site has been officially registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To commemorate this designation, Nara Prefecture is launching a collaborative tourism project with Sanrio featuring the ch

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Typhoon Dolphin causes massive flooding in China and Japan

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Latest: Typhoon Dolphin triggers record rainfall and flooding across China

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, has caused widespread destruction across eastern, central, and northern China after a 16-day lifespan. The storm made landfall near Yuhuan, Zhejiang, with ma

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