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<title>Kofukuji Begins Once-in-a-Century Repair</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The dismantling of the upper ornament of the five-story pagoda at Kofukuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara, was opened to the media on April 15 as the temple undergoes its first major restoration in around 120 years. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-18 01:46:48</pubDate>
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<title>New Shinkansen 'Doctor S' to Succeed Doctor Yellow</title>
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<description><![CDATA[JR Tokai has announced a new inspection-equipped Shinkansen named 'Doctor S', set to take over the role of the famed 'Doctor Yellow', the bright yellow bullet train affectionately known as the train that brings good luck when spotted. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-17 03:52:21</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Sees Record Tourist Numbers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Spending by foreign visitors to Japan from January to March rose 2.5% from a year earlier to 2.3378 trillion yen, the Japan Tourism Agency said, marking the third-highest quarterly total on record, while the number of inbound visitors in March increased 3.5% to 3,618,900, setting a new record for the month. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-16 08:21:05</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Limits Carry-On Mobile Batteries to Two</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Passengers will be limited to carrying no more than two mobile batteries on board aircraft, with in-flight charging effectively prohibited under new regulations taking effect on April 24th, following a series of smoke and fire incidents. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-15 06:22:10</pubDate>
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<title>Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Fully Reopens</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route connecting Toyama and Nagano fully reopened on April 15th, marking the start of the spring tourism season along one of Japan’s most celebrated mountain routes. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-15 06:08:33</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Overhauls Weather Alert System</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Japan Meteorological Agency announced it will significantly revamp its disaster-related weather information system from April 28th, introducing a new category called “Danger Warning” in addition to existing warnings and advisories. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-14 05:09:48</pubDate>
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<title>ANA Warned by Transport Ministry Over Improper Maintenance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Japan’s transport ministry has issued a business improvement recommendation to All Nippon Airways (ANA) after multiple cases of improper conduct were confirmed in its aircraft maintenance operations, raising concerns over the effectiveness of its safety management system. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-14 13:55:50</pubDate>
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<title>Polar Bear Cub Debuts in Akita</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A male polar bear cub has gone on public display at Oga Aquarium GAO in Oga, where visitors are being charmed by its determined efforts to get used to the water. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-14 03:58:27</pubDate>
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<title>Spring Festival Begins in Hida Takayama</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Spring Takayama Festival, which signals the arrival of spring in Hida Takayama, opened on April 14th, drawing large crowds to the historic town. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-14 03:45:30</pubDate>
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<title>Hokkaido's Famous Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The cherry blossom front has finally reached Hokkaido, with Matsumae Town in southern Hokkaido declaring the start of the blooming season on April 13th. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-13 23:27:05</pubDate>
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<title>Osaka Ranks Third Among Popular Domestic Destinations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The number of people in Japan planning overnight domestic trips during the Golden Week holidays is expected to rise 1.7% from the previous year to 23.9 million, according to estimates by JTB, as higher prices drive growing demand for shorter trips closer to home. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-11 23:22:12</pubDate>
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<title>Hidden Kyoto Village Reaches Peak Cherry Bloom</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tucked away in the mountains of Kyoto’s Kita Ward, northwest of Kinkakuji, Haradani-en Garden was in full bloom on April 7th, offering a rare glimpse into one of the city’s lesser-known cherry blossom destinations. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-11 17:19:46</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Moves to Cut 10-Year Passport Fees to Around 9,000 Yen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A bill to reduce passport application fees is expected to pass the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, paving the way for lower costs for travelers. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-10 22:29:11</pubDate>
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<title>Tokyo DisneySea Unveils 25th Anniversary Event</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, was unveiled to the media on April 8th ahead of its 25th anniversary event “Sparkling Jubilee,” with the park transformed under a unified theme color for the first time in its anniversary celebrations. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-11 06:05:42</pubDate>
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<title>Luxury Dining Train Returns for the First Time in 100 Years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Nankai Electric Railway will begin operating a new sightseeing train connecting Namba and Koyasan on April 24th, with the full details unveiled to the media on April 9th. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-09 17:20:41</pubDate>
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<title>Tourists Pick Strawberries with Pets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A tourist farm in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, is attracting growing numbers of visitors by offering the rare experience of strawberry picking together with pets. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-08 19:24:55</pubDate>
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<title>Inside Japan’s Snowiest Hot Spring and Historic Mixed Bath</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Deep winter conditions persist into April at Sukayu Onsen in Aomori Prefecture, with 8-meter snow walls still standing, while the facility’s main attraction, the expansive wooden bathhouse known as the "Hiba Sennin-buro," a rare mixed-gender bathing area, continues to draw visitors. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-07 13:36:54</pubDate>
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<title>Polish Man Falls on Mount Fuji During Off-Season Climb</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A 31-year-old Polish man was rescued by helicopter after falling near the New Seventh Station of Mount Fuji at around 11 a.m. on April 6th during an off-season solo climb, after calling emergency services to report that he believed he had broken his leg. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-07 07:11:31</pubDate>
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<title>Kyoto Bank Launches Trial Luggage Storage Service</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A trial luggage storage service has begun at a bank in Kyoto, as part of efforts to address the growing number of tourists visiting the city. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-07 13:19:47</pubDate>
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<title>Japan’s Iconic Castles Come Alive With Peak Cherry Blossoms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cherry blossom season is in full swing across Japan, with live reports highlighting some of the country’s most scenic locations where historic castles and blooming sakura can be enjoyed together. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-04 03:59:30</pubDate>
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<title>Shibuya Cracks Down on Littering</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A new ordinance imposing fines on littering and mandating trash bin installations at businesses took effect in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on April 1st, as authorities seek to tackle a surge in street garbage following a rebound in tourism. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-04 03:55:23</pubDate>
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<title>Kyoto Temples Go Cashless to Welcome More Foreign Tourists</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Kyoto — The Kyoto Buddhist Association announced on April 2nd that it will introduce cashless payment options for temple admission fees and offerings, aiming to improve convenience for visitors, particularly from overseas. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-03 05:53:20</pubDate>
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<title>Unseasonal Heavy Snow Hits Hokkaido</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An unseasonal heavy snowfall struck Hokkaido, with Kushiro City recording a record 21 centimeters of snow for April, while rising temperatures on April 3rd prompted warnings over falling snow from rooftops. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-03 05:37:38</pubDate>
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<title>Kyoto’s Toji Offers Stunning Cherry Blossom Reflections</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Kyoto, where the World Heritage-listed Toji Temple is drawing visitors with its striking combination of sakura and the iconic five-story pagoda reflected in a nearby pond. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-02 00:00:35</pubDate>
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<title>Starving Bears Appear Early After Winter</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A large bear, its massive body swaying as it walked sluggishly, was recently spotted just after emerging from hibernation, already showing signs of hunger as it devoured food in early spring. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-31 13:20:50</pubDate>
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<title>KIX LCC Terminal Renewal; Food Court and Smart Lanes Added</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Kansai International Airport’s low-cost carrier terminal has undergone a major renovation in response to rising passenger numbers, with the updated domestic flight area unveiled to the press on March 31st. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-31 13:15:42</pubDate>
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<title>JR Rumoi Line Marks Final Run After 116 Years in Hokkaido</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A large number of people gathered at Ishikari-Numata Station in western Hokkaido on March 31st to witness the final run of the JR Rumoi Line, bringing an end to its 116-year history as trains made their last journey through snow-covered rice fields. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 17:03:17</pubDate>
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<title>Tokyo Aqua Symphony Makes a Splash in Odaiba</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A massive fountain installation, billed as one of the largest in the world, began operating in Tokyo’s Odaiba district on March 28th, as the metropolitan government seeks to revitalize the waterfront area and draw millions of visitors. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-27 11:54:46</pubDate>
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<title>Tokyo Metro Completes Platform Screen Door Installation at All 180 Stations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tokyo Metro has completed the installation of platform screen doors at all of its 180 stations, marking a major milestone in passenger safety measures across its network. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-29 12:48:14</pubDate>
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<title>Cherry Blossoms Frame World Heritage Himeji Castle</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A traditional cherry blossom viewing event was held at the World Heritage site Himeji Castle on March 28th, as visitors gathered to enjoy the first blooms of the season against the backdrop of the castle’s striking white walls. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-29 06:25:48</pubDate>
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