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Last week, Prime Minister Kishida announced Japan would reopen to tourism from June. The actual details are a bit more complex - and remain murky.
On the grounds of Shiogama City's Shiogama Shrine are very special double-cherry blossoms. Here, we introduce you to their story. 💮
Japan's government has announces that a slew of countries will no longer be subject to their wide-ranging entry ban, yet the practical effect remains limited.
Japanese government sources give those stuck outside Japan or planning re-entry reason for cautious optimism.
Since 2017, Ghibli fans the world over have anticipated the opening of the first-ever Ghibli theme park. Now, the opening date has finally been announced.
The blows keep coming for those locked out of Japan, as the government extends its entry ban following the spread of the Omicron variant.
The Japanese government announces today that it will halt the sale of tickets for flights inbound to the country for one month - and citizens are no exception.
After a year and a half of almost no movement, Japan's strict border control is finally being relaxed for business, trainee, and student hopefuls.
The Local Acts initiative is helping promote prefectures through pokemon, including many that were affected by the Tohoku Earthquake.