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Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect

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What to be aware of as Japan tightens the rules for tourists saving 10 percent on their purchases. As of November 1, Japan has ended its tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists. Up until now, non-residents making purchases in Japan could avoid paying sales tax when shopping at participating stores by showing their passport as […]

Japan’s mini Shikoku Pilgrimage walking tour left us feeling immensely satisfied

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The full pilgrimage takes weeks to complete, but if you’ve got a couple hours, this Matsuyama experience will show you what makes the tradition so special. The Shikoku Pilgrimage route is, unquestionably, a great Japan travel experience. After all, people have been walking it, tracing the footsteps of famed Buddhist monk Kukai (also known as […]

Japanese National Confirmed Dead in Spain High-Speed Train Collision

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Spanish authorities have confirmed that a Japanese national was among the 69 people killed in a collision between two high-speed trains in central Spain on October 28, while Japanese officials are continuing efforts to establish the identities of victims following the disaster, which also left about 200 people injured. (News On Japan)

Typhoon No. 31 Moves Slowly West Near Ogasawara Islands

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Typhoon No. 31, known internationally as In-fa, was moving slowly westward near the Ogasawara Islands at 15 kilometers per hour as of 6 a.m. on November 2, maintaining strong intensity and threatening to bring high waves, heavy rain and potentially violent winds to the remote island chain south of Tokyo. (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 →

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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

EastGate to Spotlight Japan R&D Properties at Tokyo Forum - Mingtiandi

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EastGate to Spotlight Japan R&D Properties at Tokyo Forum  Mingtiandi

Alaska Airlines launches direct Tokyo–Anchorage flights - Travel Weekly Asia

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Alaska Airlines launches direct Tokyo–Anchorage flights  Travel Weekly Asia

Tokyo Family Travel Guide: Best Hotels, Day Trips, and Top Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo, Japan - Mommy Poppins

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Tokyo Family Travel Guide: Best Hotels, Day Trips, and Top Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo, Japan  Mommy Poppins

Tokyo inflation exceeds BOJ’s 2% target before rate decision - The Japan Times

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Tokyo inflation exceeds BOJ’s 2% target before rate decision  The Japan Times

Restaurant operator Skylark to open 1st ghost kitchen in central Tokyo - Japan Wire by Kyodo News

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Restaurant operator Skylark to open 1st ghost kitchen in central Tokyo  Japan Wire by Kyodo News

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

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

“Zero Effort”; “What A Shame” – Fans React To Naomi Osaka’s Shock Loss To 18 y/o In Early Japan Open Exit - Yahoo Sports

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“Zero Effort”; “What A Shame” – Fans React To Naomi Osaka’s Shock Loss To 18 y/o In Early Japan Open Exit  Yahoo Sports

Russia Senses Opportunity in Polish Political Turmoil

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After its sometime allies were ousted in elections in Hungary and Serbia, Moscow has seized on Poland’s constitutional standoff in its effort to weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine.

Why Orban and Vucic Broke With Trump on Election Denial

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Rejecting President Trump’s election denial playbook, nationalist leaders in Serbia and Hungary opted for an orderly retreat.

Russian bombing kills 24 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says

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Local officials say 27 people had been missing after at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a village in southern Ukraine.

Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine

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Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.

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。

中間選挙 物価高で米大統領に批判

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GMOが謝罪 利用者「響かない」

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NVIDIAが次世代CPU「RTX Spark」搭載製品の発売開始で技術説明会を開催(アスキー)

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NVIDIAは次世代CPU「NVIDIA RTX Spark」搭載製品の発売を記念し、技術説明会を開催した。【もっと写真を見る】

発表会実機速報!!＝XREALがGoogleと共同開発した次世代ARグラス「XREAL AURA」を日本でも発売開始(アスキー)

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ARグラスを開発・販売するXREALは、Googleおよびクアルコムと共同開発した次世代空間コンピューティングデバイス「XREAL AURA」を日本向けに正式ローンチした。【もっと写真を見る】