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"Hello, Kitty": Japan's Obsession With Cats Is Now An Industry Worth Nearly $19 Billion
Cats have become deeply embedded in Japanese culture and commerce, influencing everything from travel and retail to literature and entertainment.
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Why This Japan Town, Once Destroyed By An Atom Bomb, Has Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops
The fruit-shaped bus stops in Nagasaki are inspired by Cinderella's pumpkin-shaped carriage
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5 Offbeat Destinations In Japan Indian Travellers Are Choosing Over Big Cities
From matcha tea towns to villages with traditional boathouses, check out offbeat destinations in Japan that are increasingly gaining popularity among Indian tourists.
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6 Hidden UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia That Whisper History, Not Hype
Forget the usual suspects. From India's sunken stepwells to Japan's misty mountain trails, these hidden UNESCO sites across Asia reveal the continents quieter, more soulful side. A guide for those who prefer stories over crowds.
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Soldiers, Jeeps, Armour To Combat Bears In Japan Town Known For Hot Springs
Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks.
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This Japanese Town Wants To Limit Smartphone Use For Residents To Two Hours
The proposal aims to reduce excessive screen time and its negative impact on physical and mental health.
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Tokyo's First-Ever Pokemon-Themed Park To Open In 2026. Details Inside
Spanning more than 1,600 ft in length, the Pokemon Forest will take you back to your childhood days when you eagerly watched the cartoon on TV.
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230,000 Killed, Millions Displaced: Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast.
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Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Japan's Hot Springs Aka Onsens Are Facing Water Shortage Due To Tourism Boost
The Japanese town of Ureshino is known for its beautiful onsens
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Lonely Dolphin Terrorises Japan Beach Town With Series Of Attacks: Report
A single bottlenose dolphin, who might have been separated from its pod, is being considered responsible for a troubling series of attacks on swimmers in Tsurga, a seaside town in Fukui Prefecture in Japan.
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Lonely, Sexually Frustrated Dolphin Behind Attacks On Swimmers In Japan, Say Experts
Authorities in the coastal town of Mihama have installed signs warning people that not only can the mammals "bite you with their sharp teeth and cause you to bleed", but they can also "drag you into the sea, which could be life-threatening".
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As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot
A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay, Dual Protagonists Detailed at Ubisoft Forward
Assassin’s Creed Shadows received a 13-minute gameplay deep dive at Ubisoft Forward on Monday, detailing its dual protagonists and their distinct playstyles. The gameplay walkthrough, which included both open combat and stealth sections, showed the two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, working in tandem through a mission in the castle town of Fukuch...
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Another Japanese Town To Build Fence Around Scenic Bridge To Block Mount Fuji View
The scenic bridge in Shizuoka prefecture aligns directly with the outline of Mount Fuji and has become a social media hotspot in recent months.
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"Hello, Kitty": Japan's Obsession With Cats Is Now An Industry Worth Nearly $19 Billion
Cats have become deeply embedded in Japanese culture and commerce, influencing everything from travel and retail to literature and entertainment.
-
Why This Japan Town, Once Destroyed By An Atom Bomb, Has Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops
The fruit-shaped bus stops in Nagasaki are inspired by Cinderella's pumpkin-shaped carriage
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5 Offbeat Destinations In Japan Indian Travellers Are Choosing Over Big Cities
From matcha tea towns to villages with traditional boathouses, check out offbeat destinations in Japan that are increasingly gaining popularity among Indian tourists.
-
6 Hidden UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia That Whisper History, Not Hype
Forget the usual suspects. From India's sunken stepwells to Japan's misty mountain trails, these hidden UNESCO sites across Asia reveal the continents quieter, more soulful side. A guide for those who prefer stories over crowds.
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Soldiers, Jeeps, Armour To Combat Bears In Japan Town Known For Hot Springs
Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks.
-
This Japanese Town Wants To Limit Smartphone Use For Residents To Two Hours
The proposal aims to reduce excessive screen time and its negative impact on physical and mental health.
-
Tokyo's First-Ever Pokemon-Themed Park To Open In 2026. Details Inside
Spanning more than 1,600 ft in length, the Pokemon Forest will take you back to your childhood days when you eagerly watched the cartoon on TV.
-
230,000 Killed, Millions Displaced: Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast.
-
Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
-
Japan's Hot Springs Aka Onsens Are Facing Water Shortage Due To Tourism Boost
The Japanese town of Ureshino is known for its beautiful onsens
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Lonely Dolphin Terrorises Japan Beach Town With Series Of Attacks: Report
A single bottlenose dolphin, who might have been separated from its pod, is being considered responsible for a troubling series of attacks on swimmers in Tsurga, a seaside town in Fukui Prefecture in Japan.
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Lonely, Sexually Frustrated Dolphin Behind Attacks On Swimmers In Japan, Say Experts
Authorities in the coastal town of Mihama have installed signs warning people that not only can the mammals "bite you with their sharp teeth and cause you to bleed", but they can also "drag you into the sea, which could be life-threatening".
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As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot
A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.
-
Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay, Dual Protagonists Detailed at Ubisoft Forward
Assassin’s Creed Shadows received a 13-minute gameplay deep dive at Ubisoft Forward on Monday, detailing its dual protagonists and their distinct playstyles. The gameplay walkthrough, which included both open combat and stealth sections, showed the two protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, working in tandem through a mission in the castle town of Fukuch...
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Another Japanese Town To Build Fence Around Scenic Bridge To Block Mount Fuji View
The scenic bridge in Shizuoka prefecture aligns directly with the outline of Mount Fuji and has become a social media hotspot in recent months.
