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Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

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Two carriers extend services

Two Japanese carriers -- Japan Airlines (JAL) and Peach Aviation -- plan to increase the number of flights they operate to satisfy demand among Thai tourists, while tourism operators expect Thais to seek new travel destinations.

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Showa-era schoolhouses to be exhibited at 2025 Osaka Expo

Two schoolhouses built in the Showa era (1926-89) in Kyoto and Nara prefectures will be exhibited at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, according to the Japan Association for the International Exposition, which manages the Expo.

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Hundreds of Jetstar passengers stranded at Japanese airport for 40 hours

Travellers left ‘in the dark’ as they are forced to spend the night at Kansai Airport, Osaka

The Independent UK

Japanese eels confirmed in Dotonbori River for 1st time

OSAKA -- The endangered Japanese eel has been confirmed for the first time to be living in the Dotonbori River in the Minami area of Osaka City, according to a local research institute.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Victims of Osaka clinic arson mourned 1 year on

OSAKA -- Bereaved families mourned the victims of an arson attack at a psychosomatic clinic one year later in the Kitashinchi area of Osaka City on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Thai Vietjet launches Chiang Mai-Osaka route

Thai Vietjet recently announced a new international service between Chiang Mai International Airport and Kansai International Airport in Osaka, starting from Jan 31.

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Man gets suspended term for temporary plane landing after mask refusal

OSAKA: A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a man who refused to wear a face mask aboard a Peach Aviation flight as a measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for causing the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing to remove…

Bangkok Post

Osaka plans for its casino debut

LONDON: Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area aims to attract gamblers from South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia to its planned casino-resort as Covid-19 curbs in China have cut the flow of tourists, the region’s leader said.

Bangkok Post

Gachaco Opens Swappable Battery Stations At Two Honda Locations In Japan

Gachaco, the Japanese swappable battery consortium, began a pilot swappable battery station program in Tokyo and Osaka that will run through February, 2023.

RideApart

Japan travel guide: Everything you need to know

From the bright lights of high-tech mega cities to the peace of rural temples; from onsen culture to ski slopes stacked with light, dry powder – Japan is as diverse and dynamic a holiday spot as they come

The Independent UK

mu, London E8: ‘A very decent, experimental Japanese with a side of jazz’ – restaurant review

The food is the missing link between Ormskirk and Osaka. Someone, somewhere, has really thought about this stuff

The Guardian - UK

Asia’s most cycling-friendly cities

From Singapore to Osaka, Tamara Hinson picks the best destinations to explore on two wheels

The Independent UK

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka to open next July, now accepting reservations

Ahead of its opening in July 2023, Centara appoints Shigeki Nakagawa as the opening general manager for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

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Possible Human Skeleton Found Outside Japan's Universal Studios

An entire human skeleton has been found outside Universal Studios Japan theme park, police said Saturday, after conducting a search following the discovery of a skull suspected to be part of it. On Wednesday, a Universal Studios staff member found what appeared to be a human skull and an upper…

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2023 Osaka And Nagoya Motorcycle Shows Announce Their Official Dates

Organizers of both the Osaka and Nagoya Motorcycle Shows officially announced the dates for their 2023 events, which will last three days each in the spring.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kongers dash to Japan as country reopens to solo travellers

HONG KONG: Hundreds of Hong Kongers undaunted by expensive air fares and ticket troubles have dashed to Japan on the first day of its reopening to solo travellers, while a budget airline has increased flights to popular destinations in the country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Target year of 2030 set for international flights at Kobe Airport

OSAKA -- Kobe Airport will be allowed to start regular international flight services from around 2030, according to an agreement reached on Sunday.

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Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with heavy rain; one killed

Nanmadol, the 14th typhoon to hit Japan this season, is now heading towards Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

Dechapol and Sapsiree deliver again

Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai claimed their third title of the year and 15th of their mixed doubles career after winning the US$750,000 BWF Japan Open in Osaka on Sunday.

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Dechapol and Sapsiree advance to Osaka final

Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai are chasing their third title of the year after booking their berth in the mixed doubles final of the US$750,000 BWF Japan Open in Osaka on Saturday.

The Times of India

HS Prannoy enters Japan Open quarterfinals, Kidambi Srikanth loses

OSAKA: Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy breezed into the quarterfinals with a stunning straight-game win over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore, but it was curtains for Kidambi Srikanth at the Japan Open Super 750 tournament here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Japan Open: Kidambi Srikanth wins, Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal exit

OSAKA: Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth registered a stunning straight-game win over world number 4 Lee Zii Jia but Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen suffered a shock defeat in the opening round of the Japan Open Super 750 tournament on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Lawsuit seeks injunction against state funeral for Abe

Members of a citizens' group filed a lawsuit Friday in Osaka District Court seeking an injunction against a planned state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, claiming that the event has no legal basis and is unconstitutional.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese man on Interpol list for 390 million yen. in 'romance scams' held

OSAKA -- A Japanese man on Interpol's wanted list, suspected of having played a key role in scams swindling 65 people out of 390 million yen, has been apprehended in Ghana, according to investigative sources.

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