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Praying to the god of sunshine and rain: visitor numbers at Japan’s only Shinto weather shrine surge
At the Kisho Jinja weather shrine in Tokyo, worshippers come to pray for respite from extreme weather events f…
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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years’ prison in Japan if convicted
Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd and co-founder of Greenpeace, has been arrested on an international warrant an…
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Japan cracks down on use of rideable electric suitcases amid tourist boom
Use of the motorised luggage which is popular in parts of Asia, require safety equipment and a driver’s licenc…
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Businesses in Japan consider charging tourists more amid surge in visitors
Record-high 17.78 million foreign tourists came to Japan in the first half of year, with arrivals in June led …
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Japan asks young people why they are not marrying amid population crisis
Consultation launched as surveys show people have little chance to meet partners and worry about high cost of …