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Sakai City
Sakai, located in the southern part of Osaka with convenient access from Kansai International Airport and Shin-Osaka Station, is the birthplace of Sen no Rikyu, who perfected the tea ceremony. It is also home to Osaka's first World Heritage Site, the stunning Mozu Tombs, as well as tranquil historical shrines, temples, and cityscapes. Sakai is a cultural city in Japan where you can feel the b...
Association of Japanese Animations
Attn: Members of the media ===================================================================== The Theatrical Pre-Release, Screened Ahead of Its TV Broadcast, Makes Headlines! A Special Exhibition for the Latest Installment in the Gundam Series Anime Tokyo Station Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Special Exhibition Dates: May 24 to August 11, 2025 ============================...
Anime Manga Tourism Festival Operation Office
【万博 取材案内】4/30-5/2「クールジャパンショーケース/アニメ・マンガ ツーリズム フェスティバル」(内閣府主催/インバウンド拡大・地方創生のため、全国から26地域等出展)
This press release is published only in Japanese version.
Nippon Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA)
Join renowned academics from across Europe and Japan for a thought-provoking discussion on responsibility in this pivotal moment. How to Act Responsibly Today? Politics of Law in Europe & Japan Panel 1: How should individuals, communities and societies respond to global challenges like climate change? Panel 2: Examining criticisms of Western hypocrisy and double standards, and the ...
大阪・関西万博きょうと推進委員会
【万博】4/23 (水) オール京都の魅力を楽しむ「EXPO KYOTO MEETING～和のこころと地球の未来～」@万博会場 EXPOホール「シャインハット」
This press release is published only in Japanese version.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
On Thursday, April 10, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) will hold a press conference for foreign media at which the Chief Decommissioning Officer and the Chief Officer for ALPS Treated Water Management will give an update on the status of decommissioning work and the discharge of ALPS treated water into the sea at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. During t...
Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art
Overview •Tottori Prefecture lies between the Sea of Japan and the Chugoku Mountains, an 80 minute flight from Tokyo and a few hours train ride from Osaka or Kyoto. Surrounded by beautiful nature, it is the prefecture with the lowest population in Japan •Until now, there was no prefectural art museum in Tottori Prefecture. With the art department of the Tottori Prefectural Museum becoming in...
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics -2025 March Vol.2- by JNTO
The Wait is Over! Get Ready for Exciting Expo 2025 Updates! 1. ＜EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai＞ "Connecting Lives" - Discover Hyogo’s Short Sword-Making Tradition Through NFT Art JNTO introduces modern ink art NFTs*, showcasing tourism experiences inspired by Expo 2025's three subthemes: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives. These NFT artworks are available for free through th...
FUKUOKA CITY
“FUKUOKA CITY Official Tourist Guide," a tourist information website for foreigners in Fukuoka City, has started providing information on restaurants that offer Vegetarian, Vegan, and Muslim-friendly menus. [Fukuoka City Food Universal Promotion Project] In an effort to accommodate the diverse food cultures and customs of tourists and guests visiting Fukuoka, and to ensure that the...
2025年日本国際博覧会(大阪・関西万博) 日本館広報事務局
This press release is published only in Japanese version. Photo: 就任式1
Tokyo Creative Salon Executive Committee
〈Overview of the event〉 【Date & Time】Thursday, March 13, 2025 11:30 -12:30 (Media check-in starts at 11：00） ※After the event, no restrictions on media coverage at Harakado booths and festival areas 【Venue】Public space Harappa, 4th Floor, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado” （Address: 31-21 Jingumae 6-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001） 【Application Form】https://forms.gle/HrL...
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics -2025 March Vol.1- by JNTO
1. Stay at the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, the Epitome of Luxury Hotels, Opening April 3 Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Japan on April 3, 2025. Founded in New York in 1893, Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton family of brands, with 34 hotels across the world. The Waldorf Astoria Osaka will be located on the upper floors of the Grand Green Osaka South Park Tower,...
春画（はるが）来た！実行委員会
3/28-6/29 春画展「春画（はるが）来た！」を開催～北斎「蛸と海女」ほか名作春画100点を一挙蔵出し公開 @熊谷（くまや）美術館（山口県萩市）
This press release is published only in Japanese version. 画像 (左から) 1. 葛飾北斎「喜能会之故真通」（部分）文化11年（1814）／浦上蒼穹堂蔵 2. 勝川春潮「好色図会十二候」天明8年（1788）頃／浦上蒼穹堂蔵 3. 喜多川歌麿「絵本小町引」（部分）享和2年（1802）／浦上蒼穹堂蔵 4. 作者不詳 肉筆「南蛮人と遊女」（部分）／浦上蒼穹堂蔵 5. 公式リーフレット
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
50 Days to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai! Your Gateway to Exploring Japan’s Hidden Gems
With just 50 days until the highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, excitement is mounting for this global event that will showcase innovation and culture on an unprecedented scale. Running from April 13 to October 13, 2025, the Expo is set to welcome visitors from around the world for 184 unforgettable days. Organized under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," Expo 2025 ai...
VS. Joint Partnership & Tadao Ando Architecture Exhibition Executive Committee
Tadao Ando, the maverick architect. An exhibition which gives a panoramic view of his path of challenge and visions of the future spreading from Osaka to the world, will be held under the organization of the VS. joint partnership (TOTAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE CO., LTD. ・ NOMURA TAKUYA OFFICE, INC.） Born in Osaka and self-taught in architecture, Tadao Ando began his architectural care...
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