TT-805 -- SIM Madness of the Phone Variety, e-biz news from Japan

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on May 25, 2015

One of the most frustrating things for tourists coming to Japan is how to get their cell phone working. A new law restricts members of the public from buying pre-paid phones without proper person identification.

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TT-804 (Tourism Edition) -- When Disaster Tourism May Be Acceptable

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on May 18, 2015

Since Japan is never going to be free of danger from natural disasters, how can we get tourists to embrace the opportunity to "experience" nature, rather than be scared by it?

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TT-803 -- Japan's New "Great Game". E-biz news from Japan

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on May 11, 2015

Media rumors are flying that Japan is again going to ratchet up its presence significantly on the Miyako and Ishigaki islands by sending 600 troops, anti-ship missiles, and other military hardware.

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TT-802 (Tourism Edition) -- Inbound Tourists Driving Domestic Profits

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on May 4, 2015

Most of this good news is happening because of the increase in foreign tourists and the accompanying surge in infrastructure improvements that local investors are making to support those extra tourists.

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