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Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan

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Four cities are the most likely candidates to become vice-capitals in case Tokyo is struck by an incapacitating natural disaster. Over the course of history, Japan has had several capital cities. Most famously, the imperial court was previously located in Kyoto, and before that in Nara. There was also a period of around 150 years […]

This hot spring near Osaka’s Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma

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Perfect for when you’ve got to fly, but want to soak. Generally, when it comes to hot springs in Japan, you can pick two of the following three things: convenient location, beautiful view, and not crowded. Someplace with a convenient location and nice scenery? Be prepared to share the tub with a whole lot of […]

Typhoon No. 31 to Spare Mainland Japan but Bring Dangerous Coastal Swells

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Typhoon No. 31 (In-Fa) was moving north-northwest over waters south of Japan as of 3 a.m. on November 3, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, with forecasts indicating that the storm will turn north and then northeast before becoming an extratropical cyclone east of Chichijima around November 7, posing little direct threat to mainland Japan but raising concerns about dangerous waves along the Pacific coast. (News On Japan)

Historic Temples and Shrines Offer Rare Access to Sacred Sites

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Shrines and temples across Kyoto are offering visitors rare access to normally restricted sacred areas and valuable cultural treasures, including historic documents connected to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the powerful 16th-century warlord who helped unify Japan. (News On Japan)

Experience the Magic of Japan’s Snow Country in Minamiuonuma

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As Japan’s most famous ski hubs grow busier every winter, you may be looking for a quieter, less touristy winter destination — and the city of Minamiuonuma in southern Niigata Prefecture is the perfect choice. Easily accessible from Tokyo, it can be reached by Joetsu Shinkansen in roughly 90 minutes via Urasa Station or 75 […]
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Eating in the Isumi Region of Chiba: Seafood, Seasonal Flavors and Local Ingredients

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On Chiba’s Pacific coast, Isumi is known for beaches and surf, but the region has another major draw: its food. The waters off the coast produce some of Chiba’s most prized seafood, while the fertile countryside around the Isumi region is home to farms growing vegetables, herbs and other seasonal produce. At the local level, […]
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#ZDay: A Multitude of Tiring Z-Based Activities was Anything but Zzz!!

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After finishing #LionDay, I soon began to think about the next tenuously themed day building up to a sports event. It was admittedly a bit of a struggle but after looking through the names and nicknames of many, many Japanese … Continue reading →

#LionDay: It’s Time to Paws & Reflect on This Roaring Success of a Day

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The part of #DeutschDay to get the most attention by some distance was the solitary on-location place I visited which wasn’t live sport. A hidden German section of a park in Tokyo attracted a considerable amount (by my standards!) of … Continue reading →

適正服薬通知事業について

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会計年度任用職員（保健師）

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Hybrid events help turn up Art Week Tokyo’s buzz - The Art Newspaper

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Hybrid events help turn up Art Week Tokyo’s buzz  The Art Newspaper

Rio, Bangkok and Tokyo lead travel demand for 2027 - Globetrender

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Rio, Bangkok and Tokyo lead travel demand for 2027  Globetrender

Rio, Bangkok and Tokyo lead travel demand for 2027 - Globetrender

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Rio, Bangkok and Tokyo lead travel demand for 2027  Globetrender

AC Hotels’ 20-Minute Edit Highlights Spots in Walking Distance - Cool Hunting

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AC Hotels’ 20-Minute Edit Highlights Spots in Walking Distance  Cool Hunting

Explore the Tokyo food scene in all its diversity with these 3 deep-dive articles - Time Out Worldwide

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Explore the Tokyo food scene in all its diversity with these 3 deep-dive articles  Time Out Worldwide

Tokyo’s Umios Buys High Liner Foods for C$804 Million - Retail News Asia

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Tokyo’s Umios Buys High Liner Foods for C$804 Million  Retail News Asia

WTA roundup: Finals set in Tokyo, Guangzhou - Field Level Media

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WTA roundup: Finals set in Tokyo, Guangzhou  Field Level Media

Shnaider beats Fernandez to win Tokyo title - Yahoo

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Shnaider beats Fernandez to win Tokyo title  Yahoo

Bomb Threats Disrupt Several Flights Across Europe

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Officials are investigating threats against at least seven planes. The aircraft landed safely and no explosives were found, the authorities said.

King Charles Says U.K.’s Role in Slave Trade ‘Fills My Heart With Horror’

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The monarch called Britain’s trafficking of slaves from Africa a “shameful chapter of history” at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government in Antigua.

US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections

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US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

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Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.

台風13号 影響は長時間続く 警戒を 台風15号の動きは?

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大型で非常に強い台風13号は、沖縄本島の西の海上を進んでいます。沖縄・奄美では風や雨の影響が長時間続いていて、土砂災害などに厳重な警戒を続けてください。

北日本と東日本中心 9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定の見込み

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8日は北日本から西日本にかけての広い範囲で大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報があわせて7回発表されるなど局地的な大雨となりました。9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定になる見込みで、低い土地の浸水や急な川の増水などに十分注意が必要です。

米中間選挙 集計長期化の可能性も

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武部農相 献金巡り新たな疑惑

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幹部の55％が挙げる文脈不足、スノーフレークがAIエージェントの暴走と費用を一括統制(ビジネス＋IT)

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スノーフレークは11月3日、AIエージェントに承認済みの業務定義だけを返す「Business Ontology」と、モデル利用やツール呼び出し、支出を単一のポリシーで統制する「Cortex AI Ga

セブン-イレブンの宅配7NOWで顧客16万件超の氏名流出　委託先経由、自社は大丈夫か(ビジネス＋IT)

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セブン-イレブン・ジャパンは11月3日、宅配「7NOW」の配達を一部委託するCBcloudの「ピックゴー」が不正アクセスを受け、顧客の氏名などが取得されたと発表した。氏名のみが16万4,180件、住所