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2025年日本国際博覧会(大阪・関西万博) 日本館広報事務局
大阪・関西万博開幕まで1年 「循環」をキーワードに「日本館」を伝える Webマガジン「月刊日本館」を創刊
This press release is published only in Japanese version.
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Meiji University
Meiji University creates a series of promotional videos, “Incredible Senseis at Meiji University,” and a landing page to tell the world about its research, which leads the field not only at home in Japan but also abroad. Using English-language narration and subtitles in English and Japanese, the new video introduces the work of Takashi Osanai, School of Agriculture. The video makes the r...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
[TMG] Details of “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024” Showcase Program Announced (Part 1)
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 is an international event designed to spark innovation from Tokyo, with the aim of addressing challenges common to cities worldwide and presenting urban models to the global community. The event comprises three programs to be held in the same period: the “City Leaders Program,” attended by leaders from cities from all five continents; the “Global Startup Program,” one of t...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
[TMG] Publication of Tokyo Green Biz ~ “Tokyo Metropolitan Government Greenery Initiatives Ver.2”
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting “Tokyo Green Biz”. Looking 100 years into the future, this new green project aims to further enhance the value of our city’s greenery, bringing a sense of ease and calm to daily life, and to pass down our green spaces to future generations with the cooperation of Tokyo residents Thus far we have received various opinions and suggestions from exp...
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
The Hokuriku region is located on the northwestern part of Japan’s main island of Honshu and is known for its all-seasons appeal - spectacular cherry blossoms destinations, pleasant summers, vibrant autumn colors and snowy winters. The Hokuriku Shinkansen’s current terminus is historical Kanazawa City, known for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, traditional tea houses, and beautifully lands...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been promoting walkable urban development, focused on creating people-centered spaces that are easy to enjoy on foot and that people will want to use on a regular basis. A key element of this project is the transformation of the Tokyo Expressway (KK Line) into the “Tokyo Sky Corridor”; turning the traffic artery running through the heart of ...
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The National Theatre
The National Theatre has been dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Japanese performing arts since its opening in 1966. After closing at the end of October 2023, we continue to offer performances at other theaters in Tokyo. As the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, we have two recommended performances, “BUNRAKU 1st SESSION” and “Discover NIHONBUYO”. We invite you to visit us for y...
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
1. Bold and Beautiful Ginza-Pop Designs at The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome, Opening May 30, Tokyo In the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district, the vibrant and modern the Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome is set to open its doors on May 30th. Weaving the iconic willow trees and ginkgo-lined streets of Ginza into the traditional color schemes and motifs of the Kabuki-za theater, it creates...
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Dentsu Lab Tokyo
Project Humanity, the latest project of Dentsu Lab Tokyo (DLT)'s ALL PLAYERS WELCOME*2, which is being promoted in collaboration with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and WITH ALS, will be held in Austin, Texas, USA. ALL PLAYERS WELCOME and WITH ALS will present a 15-minute performance with artist Vulva Voce at UK House, an event sponsored by the UK government’s Department for B...
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
[JNTO] Amuse Yourself at Japan’s Immersive, One-of-a-Kind Theme Parks
Enter worlds of wonder at Japan’s many exciting theme parks. Whether you want to experience the latest cutting-edge technology, ride roller coasters that provide magnificent views, or become a samurai for a day, there’s a park in Japan that can give you exactly what you want. Enhance your next trip to some of the most popular tourist centers and hidden gems around the country by swinging by a o...
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Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project (Japan), Grotowski Inst. (Poland)
Mar. 21 – 24: Int’l Coproduction of W. Gombrowicz’s novel Kosmos@Tokyo Metropolitan Theater
Artists from Poland and Japan collaborate in a multidisciplinary and bilingual performance of Witold Gombrowicz’s Kosmos March 21 (Thu) - 24 (Sun) 2024 at Tokyo Metropolitan Theater ︎■Cross Cultural Art Project of Japan x Europe x Asia x South America Hiroshi Koike has directed 85 theatrical productions in 18 countries and toured in 42 countries. He collaborates with performers, musicians ...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is pleased to announce that we have decided to hold the RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE and MULTISPORTS for the third year in a row. Cyclists can ride across the Rainbow and Tokyo Gate bridges in the RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE, and everyone can enjoy experiencing various sports, such as cycling, in the interactive MULTISPORTS event. RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE / MULTISPORT...
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Hiroshima University
Hiroshima University's "International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (SKCM²)" is pleased to announce a networking event aimed at fostering deeper engagement among globally renowned scientists, representatives from the industrial sector, and international society. As a participant in the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) by the Ministry of...
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Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
World Theatre Festival Shizuoka 2024 [27 April – 6 May 2024]
Performances fill theatres, parks and streets of Shizuoka, Japan’s number one tea producing area near Mt. Fuji! Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC) will hold its annual World Theatre Festival Shizuoka 2024 from April 27 to May 6, coinciding as usual with the national Golden Week holiday. In line with its slogan of “Fujinokuni (The Mt. Fuji region) and the world are connected through the ...
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
1. Unlocking the Wonders of Fukui with the New Hokuriku Shinkansen Stops Opening March 16, Fukui The Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train) which ends at Kanazawa at the moment will be extended to Tsuruga from March 16th, creating new opportunities to easily visit charming places like Fukui City from Tokyo (2 hours and 51 minutes minimum). Nearby Fukui City are enchanting attractions like the Toji...