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Last rooftop amusement park closes

Last rooftop amusement park closes

Japan's last large-scale rooftop amusement park closes in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.

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Sorajiro meets UNDP head Achim Steiner

Sorajiro meets UNDP head Achim Steiner

Nippon TV weather mascot and SDG champion Sorajiro talks about helping the planet with United Nations Development Progra...

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Owara no Kaze Bon Festival kicks off

Owara no Kaze Bon Festival kicks off

The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival draws crowds to Toyama Prefecture, central Japan.

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Former Imperial Couple takes in concert

Former Imperial Couple takes in concert

Japanese Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko attend a concert to commemorate 150 years of Japan-Hungary...

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Manga, airplane themed hotels

Manga, airplane themed hotels

As record numbers of tourists flock to Japan, hotels are providing new experiences, including manga-themed accommodation...

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