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Japan's long-awaited Ghibli Park is now open
CNN - Nov 02
Fans of Studio Ghibli have yet another reason to travel to Japan. A new theme park dedicated to the popular animation company's productions is finally open in Aichi prefecture, less than an hour from Kyoto by train.

Adventure Cats Travel Across Japan in Backpacks | Cuddle Cats
Cuddle Buddies - Nov 01
Fuku-Chan and Daikichi are two rescue cats who were found in a park. Fuku-Chan is blind, but they love going on adventures with their parents.

Japan’s iconic Itsukushima Shrine returns to its glory after renovation
The Nation - Nov 01
The familiar sight of the iconic vermilion Otorii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, has returned after three years of renovation nears completion.

SHINJUKU | Tokyo's Nightlife Scene & Red Light District
Gabriel Traveler - Oct 31
Walking around the interesting Shinjuku area, the center of the nightlife scene in Tokyo, Japan.

Celebrations relatively restrained as Halloween returns to Tokyo
Japan Times - Oct 31
The streets were full and the pubs and clubs packed Saturday night as central Tokyo welcomed Halloween revelers back in large numbers — but the celebrations remained muted in comparison to the pre-pandemic years, with memories of a costumed assailant’s 2021 stabbing spree still fresh.

Hong Kongers flock to Japan for 'revenge travel'
Nikkei - Oct 31
Japan has again become a popular travel destination among Hong Kongers after the government on Oct. 11 eased its COVID-related travel curbs and started accepting independent tourism, while Hong Kong also has scrapped its hotel quarantines for those arriving.

Amazing Quest: Stories from Japan
Free Documentary - Oct 31
Japan is a land of extremes. Situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, this archipelago still bears the scars of a tumultuous birth. This living, volcanic land thrust up from the ocean depths. Its tormented Nature brought forth masterpieces and has swallowed up numerous enigmas.

THE TOKYO EXPERIENCE | Japanese Food & Travel Fails
Gabriel Traveler - Oct 31
Another day of exploring in Tokyo, Japan, in which I eat some interesting and tasty Japanese food, walk around the Ginza shopping area, get confused trying to navigate the subway and then take a subway train to Akihabara.

Tokyo police to increase security in Shibuya before Halloween
NHK - Oct 28
Tokyo police will step up security in the bustling Shibuya district from Saturday, as a large number of people are likely to gather there in the run-up to Halloween on Monday.

JR to introduce peak express fares for bullet trains
NHK - Oct 28
The Japan Railways group says four of its group companies will introduce peak fares for Shinkansen trains and limited express services during the busiest travel seasons.

UNESCO advisory panel welcomes Mt. Fuji railway concept
NHK - Oct 26
A UNESCO advisory body has welcomed a local government proposal for a new railway for Mount Fuji, a World Heritage site in central Japan.

Japan's Fastest Bullet Train at 320KPH | Super-Express Komachi
travelgeek - Oct 25
This time, I traveled from Akita to Tokyo on Komachi Express(Shinkansen), fastest train with 320 kph/198 mph top speed. Enjoy the scenic views and high-speed train experience with Shinkansen Komachi.

Japan hotel prices surge in hot spots as travel subsidies roll out
Nikkei - Oct 23
Japan hotel room rates have soared since the country launched financial incentives to get people to hit the road, and with international tourists expected to flood into the country in the coming months, the prices are not expected to go down any time soon.

Ski slope opens at the foot of Mt. Fuji
NHK - Oct 22
A ski slope at the foot of Mount Fuji became the first ski resort in Japan to open for the season on Friday.

Japan lowers COVID-19 alert level for travel overseas
NHK - Oct 20
Japan's Foreign Ministry has lowered its coronavirus infection alert for travel overseas. It no longer requires people to avoid non-essential travel to any other country.

Japan's hotels warned against price-gouging amid discount campaign
NHK - Oct 20
The Japanese government launched a nationwide discount campaign last week to kick-start domestic tourism.