Shrine priest questions premium seating at Kyoto's Gion Festival
S/ Nomura Akiyoshi, Chief priest, Yasaka Shrine / The issue has arisen amid gaps between administrators and the shrine. ...
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Emperor Naruhito reflects on Japan - UK relations
Emperor Naruhito held a press conference on June 19, ahead of his official visit with Empress Masako to the UK, which wi...
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Cinnamoroll still No. 1
Beloved Sanrio characters gathered at this venue in Tokyo for an important event.S/ "First place is... Cinnamoroll!"A vo...
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Japan tourism event held in Beijing for first time in 5 years
A Japan tourism event was held in Beijing on June 17 for the first time in five years since the outbreak of COVID-19 to ...
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Himeji Castle plans to increase entrance fee for foreigners
The city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan announced on June 16 that Himeji Castle plans to increase entrance...
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"Same Surname" in Japan can be a Threat to business - Japan Business Federation
Keidanren Chairman Tokura Masakazu urges government to adopt law on separate surnames (Tokyo - June 2024)The Japanese Bu...
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Japan esports Union joins Japanese Olympic Committee
The Japan esports Union, which includes game manufacturers and others, has decided to become an associate member of the ...
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Emperor Naruhito meets with Crown Prince of Luxembourg
Emperor Naruhito met with Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg at the Imperial Palace on June 10 for the first time in 10 year...
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Emperor and Empress attend 80th Japan Art Academy Prize ceremony
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the 80th Japan Art Academy Prize ceremony on June 10. This year’s Japan Art...
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T-rex races held in Toyama, central Japan
People dressed in dinosaur costumes raced their hearts out in central Japan on June 8.About 350 people took part in tyra...
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