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Cherry Blossom Recommended Viewing Times for Allergy Sufferers

March 16, 2026 - 17:34
Cherry blossom season has begun, with flowering officially announced in Kochi and Gifu, and past records suggest that even people with hay fever may still be able to enjoy the blossoms at their peak. (News On Japan)
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Japan Warns of Severe Moving Congestion From March 28 to April 4

March 15, 2026 - 20:16
As Japan enters the peak spring relocation season from March to April, the transport ministry has released this year’s moving reservation outlook, warning that many people may struggle to secure their preferred moving dates. (News On Japan)
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JR East Implements Major Fare Increase

March 13, 2026 - 19:02
JR East raised fares across all of its service areas on March 14th, marking the first fare hike since the company’s privatization and the first major increase in about 40 years, excluding adjustments tied to consumption tax increases. (News On Japan)
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Nara Ranked 44th Nationwide for Overnight Stays

March 13, 2026 - 18:52
Kyoto Prefecture recorded more than 30 million overnight visitors last year, reinforcing its status as one of Japan’s most popular travel destinations. (News On Japan)
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Monks Protest Shinkansen Route

March 12, 2026 - 18:59
A fierce debate has erupted in western Japan over plans to extend the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture to Shin-Osaka, as competing route proposals, political rivalries, and local opposition have thrown the decades-long project back into uncertainty. (News On Japan)
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Japan Approves Travel Authorization System

March 10, 2026 - 18:14
The Japanese government approved a bill on March 10th to revise the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act to establish an electronic travel authorization system called JESTA that would screen foreign visitors before they arrive in Japan. (News On Japan)
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Osaka Customs Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods

March 9, 2026 - 15:27
Customs authorities in Osaka strengthened border controls on March 9th in response to a continued influx of counterfeit goods entering Japan, including fake merchandise linked to popular characters and events. (News On Japan)
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Two Men Fall While Climbing Mount Fuji

March 9, 2026 - 15:19
Two men fell while climbing Mount Fuji shortly before 3 p.m. on March 9th near the New Seventh Station, as authorities launched a rescue operation on the mountain where summit routes remain closed for the winter season. (News On Japan)
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Nara Village Shaped by 1,400 Years of History

March 8, 2026 - 18:58
Nara Prefecture’s Asuka Village, with a history spanning 1,400 years, preserves numerous historic sites that tell the story of Japan’s ancient capitals, including the vividly colored wall paintings of the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus depicting the famed “Asuka Beauties,” while the surrounding satoyama countryside continues to evoke what many consider the original landscape of Japan. (News On Japan)
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Another Tree Falls in Tokyo Park

March 8, 2026 - 17:12
A day after a woman in her 70s was injured when a cherry tree collapsed at the same park, another tree was found toppled in Kinuta Park in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward on March 8th. (News On Japan)
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Taxi Apps Are Transforming the Industry

March 7, 2026 - 15:33
Once known as a “3K” job—dangerous, demanding and poorly paid—the taxi industry in Japan has long struggled with labor shortages, but drivers’ incomes have improved significantly in recent years, rising by roughly 40 percent compared with 2020 during the COVID-19 downturn. (News On Japan)
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Shikoku: Stepping Back in Time in a Small Japanese Town

March 6, 2026 - 18:14
Come with us for an overnight trip as we step back in time in the small town of Uchiko! (japan-guide.com)
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City Abandons Plan to Relocate Kyoto Deer to Nagoya Castle

March 5, 2026 - 09:49
A plan to relocate wild deer from Kyoto to Nagoya Castle in order to increase the small population of deer living in the castle’s moat has been abandoned, Nagoya city officials announced on March 5th. (News On Japan)
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What to Know Before Buying an eSIM Data Plan for a Japan Trip

March 5, 2026 - 09:46
Japan offers a travel experience unlike any other. Ancient temples stand beside neon city streets, high-speed trains connect distant regions with precision, and local cuisine surprises at every corner. (News On Japan)
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Luxury Sleeper Train Debuts 2-Day Scenic Lake Biwa Journey

March 4, 2026 - 17:26
JR West has introduced a new route for its luxury sleeper train Twilight Express Mizukaze, offering passengers a scenic journey around Lake Biwa. (News On Japan)
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The Mystery of Osaka’s Loop Line

March 4, 2026 - 08:59
The Osaka Loop Line, which circles central Osaka, has 19 stations and runs for about 21 kilometers. Despite its circular design, surprisingly few trains actually operate in a full loop. During daytime hours, only about one in three trains runs the complete circuit, while destination boards often display locations such as Nara or Wakayama—names that seem out of place on a circular urban railway. (News On Japan)
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Imperial Hotel Kyoto to Open in Central Gion

March 3, 2026 - 03:21
The Imperial Hotel Kyoto is set to open on March 5th in the heart of Gion, one of Kyoto’s most renowned districts, with the interior unveiled to the media on March 2nd ahead of its debut. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Metro Begins Touchless Ticket Gate Trial

March 3, 2026 - 03:11
Tokyo Metro and Toshiba have launched Japan’s first demonstration test allowing passengers to pass through ticket gates without touching them by using their smartphones’ Bluetooth function. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto Raises Lodging Tax as Peak Travel Season Begins

March 3, 2026 - 02:51
Kyoto City significantly raised its lodging tax from March 1st, increasing the maximum charge per person per night from 1,000 yen to as much as 10,000 yen, in a move aimed at tackling overtourism and funding the preservation of cultural assets, even as questions remain about its impact on visitors and the local economy. (News On Japan)
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Traveling in Japan: Essential Applications for International Travelers

March 2, 2026 - 18:56
Japan is known for keeping tradition amidst modernization. While travelers visit temples that date back centuries, they will also see modern day neon skyscrapers. (News On Japan)
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