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Man fills void in rural Japan city by opening movie theater

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Although movie theaters are increasingly becoming things of the past in rural areas across Japan, there are still those who have a strong passion for providing entertainment on the big screen for local moviegoers. Such is the case with Hiroaki Wada, 34, a movie buff who moved from Tokyo to… Read

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New book teaches Japanese people English to help out foreign travelers

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With all travel-restricting pandemic protocols discontinued and the yen weaker than it has been in decades, Japan is seeing a huge surge in inbound overseas tourism. Unfortunately, this has come with some high-profile incidents of inappropriate behavior by foreign travelers. That shouldn’t be taken to mean that the average Japanese resident is upset… Read

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Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster permanently shutting down

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Any theme park operating within day-trip distance of Tokyo Disneyland has a tough task in carving out an identity for itself, but Fuji-Q Highland has pulled it off. Located in the town of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, about an hour and a half west of downtown Tokyo, Fuji-Q attracts thrill ride fans with its… Read

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Tokyo hopes AI app will spur marriages

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On an overcast day in Tokyo last week, three dozen men and women strolled through a botanical garden in groups of four, making awkward conversation as they searched for clues to a mystery-solving game - and a potential partner for life. They were participants in one of the many matchmaking… Read

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The 10 best things to do in Hiroshima

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While Hiroshima usually conjures images of the atomic bomb, this is only one of the prefecture’s many identities. Alongside the difficult yet necessary displays at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Prefecture offers plenty of nature, culture and cuisine. In the heart of the Chugoku region, Hiroshima Prefecture has mountains to… Read

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What is gambling addiction and how widespread is it in U.S.?

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The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player is shining renewed attention on compulsive gambling. The team fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who has been Ohtani's constant companion since the star came to the… Read

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Want to enjoy sakura season but have allergies? Tokyo indoor park offers the perfect solution

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Sakura is currently on the minds of many people in Japan as they get ready to welcome the beloved cherry blossoms sometime in the coming weeks. One of the most time-honored ways to celebrate the ephemeral beauty of the sakura is to take part in hanami, flower viewing parties, by picnicking under a profusion… Read

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Finland is world's happiest country for 7th straight year: study

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Finland remained the world's happiest country for a seventh straight year in an annual U.N. sponsored World Happiness Report published on Wednesday. And Nordic countries kept their places among the 10 most cheerful, with Denmark, Iceland and Sweden trailing Finland. Afghanistan, plagued by a humanitarian catastrophe since the Taliban regained… Read

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The spring equinox is here: What does that mean?

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Spring is almost here — officially, at least The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, marking the start of the spring season for the northern hemisphere. But what does that actually mean? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit. As the Earth travels… Read

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Startups from Kanagawa Prefecture solving Japan's social issues

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The Japanese government is currently encouraging the growth of startups with the goal of increasing investment in startups to 10 trillion yen in FY2027. Under such initiatives, Kanagawa Prefecture has been supporting several startups by implementing the KSAP (Kanagawa Startup Acceleration Program) to gain both social contribution and business expansion.… Read

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