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Ibaraki Prefecture Releases Video on Its Challenge of Achieving Profitable, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Industry on December 8

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-Coinciding with 2023 G7 Interior and Security Ministers' Meeting in Mito City- The Ibaraki Prefectural Government, the host of the 2023 Group of Seven (G7) Interior and Security Ministers' Meeting in Mito, released a video on December 8, 2023, featuring leaders of the local farming and fisheries sector making strenuous efforts, as well as the … Continued

Health Preservation Destination Panzhihua Ushers in Tourism Season

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While most of China has entered early winter by November, with some regions already blanketed in snow, Panzhihua City in Sichuan Province is a whole different story. The colorful urban scenery and temperate weather are two signs indicating that the most comfortable health preservation season in this city has arrived. On November 16th, the "Warm … Continued

JTB Opens Tourist Hub for Visiting Tourists in Town Hosting Lake Kawaguchiko

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JTB Corp. opened a travel center dubbed "Tourist Base Kawaguchiko" in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Lake Kawaguchiko, with its beautiful view of Mount Fuji, is a popular tourist destination for visitors to Japan. At an opening ceremony, Senior Managing Executive Officer Takayuki Hanasaka gave a greeting. Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K9tCuCMrP3WeaVZXr8ETtc2fBtb9MquJ?usp=sharing About Tourist … Continued

Int’l comic conference opens in ancient Chinese city Anyang

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An international comic conference opened Saturday in the ancient city of Anyang, central China's Henan Province, attracting over 1,000 cartoonists and animators from 12 countries and regions including China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore. A total of 2,931 comic works from 29 countries and regions are on display at the 19th International Comic … Continued

Himeji Castle Greets 30th Anniversary of Its World Heritage Registration: Himeji Castle VR Riddle-solving Event “Himeji Castle and The Legendary Treasures” Underway

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– Special Website and PR Video for Himeji Castle VR Riddle-solving Event Available – As part of the 30th anniversary project of Himeji Castle being registered as a World Heritage site, Himeji City started a VR riddle-solving event from Monday, October 2, 2023, through Friday, March 8, 2024. Please check the special website and PR … Continued

“Adventure Travel World Summit” in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Opens Up New Type of Tourism for Japan

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The Adventure Travel World Summit took place in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on September 11-14, marking the first time for the internationally renowned conference to happen in Asia. This historic event was a great success in bringing together over 750 leaders in the adventure travel community from 64 countries to create business opportunities and discover the adventure … Continued