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Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum has welcomed over 2 million visitors this fiscal year, reaching the milestone on Sunday for the first time. (News On Japan)
February 15, 2025 - 16:46
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, widely known for her role in the 2001 television drama 'Meteor Garden,' passed away at the age of 48 due to pneumonia induced by influenza. Hsu contracted the flu during a family vacation in Japan over the Lunar New Year holiday and subsequently developed severe pneumonia. (News On Japan)
February 14, 2025 - 22:12
A powerful winter storm swept across northern Japan on Friday, bringing severe weather conditions that disrupted daily life and caused significant damage. Heavy snowfall led to whiteout conditions in Hokkaido and Tohoku, making driving hazardous as visibility dropped to near zero. (News On Japan)
February 14, 2025 - 08:48
A new Doraemon-themed attraction has opened at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, celebrating the upcoming March release of the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Adventure. (News On Japan)
February 13, 2025 - 17:26
Tired of the usual Narita to Haneda transfer? In this video, I'm sharing an unusual but amazing way to get from Narita (NRT) to Haneda (HND) with breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji. This scenic route is worth the extra time. (Solo Travel Japan)
February 13, 2025 - 17:24
Ueno may be best known for being home to Japan’s oldest zoo, the Ameyoko shopping street, and one of Tokyo’s most popular hanami spots: Ueno Park. But did you know that, beyond the bustling streets and lively crowds, this area has a serene and quiet side? (Japan by Food)
February 13, 2025 - 17:14
A record 37 million people visited Japan in 2024, six times the number from twenty years ago. While the surge is a boon for many businesses, it has sparked a debate about overtourism, amid reports of overcrowding and complaints that some foreign visitors are not adhering to the country’s rules and customs. (FRANCE 24 English)
February 11, 2025 - 22:44
The world's oldest wombat in captivity celebrated its 36th birthday at a zoo in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture.
Wine, a male wombat living at Mayuyama Zoo, turned 36 last month, an age equivalent to over 100 in human years. (News On Japan)
February 10, 2025 - 22:32
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is undergoing its first major renovation since its opening, and during the process, a ceiling from 1936 was discovered. The museum also found graffiti left from the postwar period when the building was under the control of the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Allied Forces. (News On Japan)
February 10, 2025 - 19:49
With just two months remaining until the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, new initiatives are being introduced to enhance visitor convenience. (News On Japan)
February 10, 2025 - 03:08
Local government leaders have gathered to discuss efforts to bring the long-envisioned San’in Shinkansen, which would connect Osaka and Yamaguchi, closer to reality. (News On Japan)
February 10, 2025 - 00:23
Foreign tourists spent a record 8.1 trillion yen in Japan last year, an amount equivalent to the cost of building 203 Tokyo Skytree towers. As Japan continues to attract visitors from around the world, many are curious about where this money goes and the financial backgrounds of those spending it. (News On Japan)
February 8, 2025 - 12:34
One of Southeast Asia's largest events, 'Japan Expo Thailand 2025,' has opened, highlighting Japanese traditions and subculture to attract younger generations.
(News On Japan)
February 7, 2025 - 21:37
Boat travel from Kyoto to the Expo 2025 site in Yumeshima will become possible next month as a council promoting Yodogawa river transport announced the opening of a new route from Fushimi. (News On Japan)
February 7, 2025 - 08:28
Visitors to the Osaka-Kansai Expo will not be allowed to bring large luggage, such as suitcases, into the venue. Organizers are urging attendees to store their bags at hotels or train stations before arrival. (News On Japan)
February 7, 2025 - 05:39
An upmarket mountain resort in Nagano Prefecture, Karuizawa makes a great day trip from Tokyo via the Hokuriku Shinkansen. In this video, we explore the town on foot and then head higher into the mountains to visit a volcanic park. (japan-guide.com)
February 7, 2025 - 05:31
Located off the coast of Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Ōkunoshima—popularly known as "Rabbit Island"—is home to hundreds of wild rabbits. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the island to interact with the animals, but few are aware of its somber past as a former poison gas manufacturing site. (News On Japan)
February 6, 2025 - 13:38
Kobe Airport will begin operating international charter flights on April 18, connecting the city with five destinations, including Seoul, Shanghai, and Taiwan. The announcement comes as preparations for a new terminal continue ahead of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. (News On Japan)
February 5, 2025 - 08:32
The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival kicked off on February 4th, drawing large crowds from both Japan and abroad to one of Hokkaido’s most iconic winter events. (News On Japan)
February 5, 2025 - 07:56
An exhibition featuring opulent Hina dolls, once commonly displayed during the Showa era, is currently being held in Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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