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Chiba Prefectural Government Promotes Strawberry Picking Farms around Narita Airport: Online Brochure for Strawberry Picking Farms for Tourists

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As agriculture, forestry, and fishery are major industries in Chiba Prefecture, there are many facilities offering hands-on experiences for each sector. Chiba Prefecture has published an online brochure for strawberry picking farms in the prefecture which are easily accessed from Narita International Airport. To download brochure “Strawberry Picking Farms Easily Accessible from Narita Airport” (4P), … Continued

Chiba Prefectural Government Recommends Unique Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots around Narita International Airport

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For tourists visiting Japan while cherry blossoms are in bloom, Chiba Prefecture offers various ways to enjoy “hanami” or cherry blossom viewing. Narita International Airport is conveniently located in Chiba for overseas visitors to explore the surrounding areas. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, bloom for about 1-2 weeks from late March to early … Continued

Fuzhou — A City Worth Revisiting Time and Again

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Recently, the promotional video of Fuzhou of Fujian Province, titled “What You Did Not Know about Fuzhou — Cultural Tourism Economy”, was released through overseas social media accounts including “Oriental.Paris”, “Discover Fujian” and “Discover Fuzhou”. With the classical and fashionable elements, the beauty of the mountains and the sea, the profound culture and the smart … Continued

Chiba Prefecture Awards Specialty Food Prizes to 6 Products

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The Chiba Prefectural Government and the Chiba Food Industry Liaison Council have awarded specialty food prizes to six local food products. The six products won the “Discover the Excellent Foods in CHIBA 2023” contest organized by the prefecture and the council to discover and promote attractive products from among processed foods made mainly from local … Continued

Yichang: China’s “Orange City”

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Yichang, a city in central China’s Hubei Province, is the main orange producing area in China and one of the cradles of orange on earth. In 2021, the output of orange in Yichang reached 4,046,900 tons, close to one tenth of the country’s total output. Orange has become the top specialty and competitive agricultural industry … Continued

The Thousand-year-old City of Fuzhou Glows with New Vitality, New Colors and New Fashions during the Night

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Recently, the promotional video of Fuzhou of Fujian Province, titled “Discover Fuzhou — Nighttime Economy”, was released through overseas social media accounts including “Paris Oriental Center”, “Discover Fujian” and “Discover Fuzhou”. In the dynamic and cheerful melody, the sleepless city of Fuzhou is swathed in brilliant and colorful lights and once again attracts the world’s … Continued