International travel picks up in Japan

International travel picks up in Japan

Travelers in Japan are ready to enjoy the first Golden Week holidays without travel restrictions in three years.

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Non-alcoholic Bar opens in Tokyo Station

Non-alcoholic Bar opens in Tokyo Station

A Japanese Izakaya pub featuring mainly non-alcoholic drinks opens for a limited time in Tokyo Station.

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Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland to undergo massive renovation

Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland to undergo massive renovation

Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, announces it will renovate the popular "Space Mountain" attraction a...

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Japanese yen tumbles to the lowest in 20 years

Japanese yen tumbles to the lowest in 20 years

The Japanese yen tumbles to 130 against the U.S. dollars for the first time in 20 years.

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Eco-friendly bus makes debut at UNESCO World Heritage site

Eco-friendly bus makes debut at UNESCO World Heritage site

An eco-friendly bus makes debut at Nikko UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Japan's first edible lab grown meat

Japan's first edible lab grown meat

A Japanese food company and Tokyo University co-develops the country's first edible lab-grown meat.

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Japan announces measures against rising prices

Japan announces measures against rising prices

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announces Japan's measures against rising crude oil prices, including raising the upper lim...

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Japanese IT firm develops facial recognition vaccination check system

Japanese IT firm develops facial recognition vaccination check system

Japanese IT firm NEC develops a facial recognition COVID vaccination check system.

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Toyosu Market resumes tours for the first time in over three months

Toyosu Market resumes tours for the first time in over three months

The Toyosu Market, which is known for live tuna auctions, resumes tours for the general public.

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Japan, US to communicate closely over yen's fall against dollar

Japan, US to communicate closely over yen's fall against dollar

Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agree to communicate closely over the...

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