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Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Just one hour north of Tokyo by bullet train is Gunma Prefecture, the northwesternmost prefecture in Japan’s National Capital Region – a megalopolis consisting of Tokyo and its neighboring prefectures of Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Yamanashi, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma. Surrounded by mountains on almost all sides bar the southeast, Gunma Prefecture […]
Mapped: The Two Largest Cities on Every Continent by Population This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic visualizes the two largest cities on every continent, by 2025 estimates for their population. Data […]
An American arrested for defacing a sacred Tokyo shrine became the latest example of Japan’s struggle to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism. Japan… Source link
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Shibuya in central Tokyo is no stranger to foreign travelers. Many would have heard of Shibuya for its scramble crossing, a popular four way crossing beside Shibuya Station, and Hachiko, the most famous loyal dog, whose statue sits outside the station as well. As one of the places in central Tokyo […]
STORY: :: TV Tokyo :: An American man is arrested on suspicion of vandalizing Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine :: Tokyo, Japan :: November 14, 2024 :: File :: Police say the 65-year-old used his fingernail to etch letters into a wooden pillar Japan welcomed nearly 27 million visitors through September, a record pace, and their spending […]
US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to support the cryptocurrency sector could provide a fresh impetus for mainland China to revitalise its digital-asset market, according to an industry veteran, as tech competition between the two countries continue to escalate. “If the US Congress and the [incoming] president make crypto policies clear, constantly legislate and promote the […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Food Local Food Reviews aA ultra-marathon of eating and drinking on an insider’s tour of the Monzen-Nakacho neighbourhood or as locals call it, Mon-Naka. Published Nov 07, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you […]
Philippine-based fast-food giant Jollibee’s parent company will fully take over Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan by acquiring the remaining 8 per cent stake in the firm for S$20.2 million (US$15.3 million). Tim Ho Wan, dubbed the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, is famed for its sweet and savoury […]
Matt Evans Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Located just a few minutes’ walk northeast of Tokyo Station, the district of Nihonbashi is a buzzing commercial hub known for its imposing architecture, countless shops and restaurants, and as the home of some of the city’s most important institutions, from the headquarters of the Bank of Japan to the Tokyo […]
Paul Watson, the 73-year-old veteran activist, is known for his bellicose sea crusades and social media posts. He was an original member of Greenpeace before he was ousted for violence. Then he went on to found the combative group Sea Shepherd, from which he was also ejected. That led him to form his latest group […]