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Ibaraki Prefecture
=================================================== Ibaraki Prefecture has launched a new campaign to introduce and promote the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail to foreign visitors, highlighting the distinctive culture and nature of each area in this historical region. =================================================== The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a (planned) 320-kilometer-long trail s...
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics -2025 February Vol.1- by JNTO
1. Spring Brings Bright Bursts of Color With “Sagemon” Decorations to Kyushu's "City of Water," February 11 – April 3, Fukuoka Yanagawa, known as the "Venice of Kyushu," is famous for its canals that wind through the city. Running past weeping willow trees that gracefully hang over the water, gondola rides are a popular sightseeing activity here. Come spring, the city will burst into color w...
2025年日本国際博覧会(大阪・関西万博) 日本館広報事務局
「触覚」や「振動」まで伝わる未来の交流体験を日本館で実現！ 「ふれあう伝話」で新たなつながりを創出
This press release is published only in Japanese version. Photos (From the left): 1 ふれあう伝話 2 ふれあう伝話設置イメージ（日本館） 3 ふれあう伝話設置イメージ（関西国際空港） 4 日本館_昼 5 日本館_夜 6 循環（日本語）
Kyoto University
1. Background Since Open AI released its generative AI “Chat GPT3.5” in November 2022, the evolution of generative AI has been remarkable and is revolutionizing society. In March 2021, a research and development group led by Prof. Seiji Kumagai (Professor of Kyoto University’s Research Institute for the Future of Human and Society, i.e., IFoHS) and Mr. Toshikazu Furuya (CEO of Teraverse ...
The Association of Japanese Animations
Attn: Members of the media ===================================================================== Enjoy Anime Tokyo Station in the Metaverse! ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX Opens at 3:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025! ===================================================================== Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is an anime exhibition site foc...
Nakasone Peace Institute
Accepting Applications for the 21st Nakasone Yasuhiro Award
Nakasone Peace Institute established the Award to honor the efforts of younger generations who have made internationally significant achievements in such fields as politics, economics, culture, and science and technology, and to encourage new and further achievements. This year again, we look forward to receiving many applications for this Award, which respects diversity and inclusion, from ind...
The Association of Japanese Animations
【PRESS RELEASE】 ===================================================================== A Special Exhibition of an Anime Popular in Japan and Overseas Anime Tokyo Station Let’s Enjoy together!! History of Anime Series【OSHI NO KO】 Dates: February 8 to May 6, 2025 ===================================================================== Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site fo...
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics -2025 January Vol.2- by JNTO
1. Two Japanese Towns Selected as Best Tourism Villages 2024 Two Japanese towns have made the Best Tourism Villages list: Nishikawa in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi in Kagoshima Prefecture. In 2021, the UN Tourism began this initiative to facilitate rural tourism and encourage the preservation of local landscapes and traditions. The 2024 list of Best Tourism Villages has been announced, consis...
Fukushima Medical University
2025 Fukushima Medical University International Symposium on the Fukushima Health Management Survey (FHMS) to be held on Feb. 20, 2025 "Fukushima’s lessons for the future: promoting health and responding to disasters" 1. Purpose FMU’s Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey (hereinafter, "the Center") invites you to our International Symposiu...
Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the City of London Corporation are pleased to announce they are co-hosting the “Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2025”. Following the signing December 2017 of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of London Corporation and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, both cities are working together to grow as international financial centers. They ar...
2025年日本国際博覧会(大阪・関西万博) 日本館広報事務局
【展示公開 第3弾】「ごみ」が微生物によって分解される過程を「BE@RBRICK（ベアブリック）」が紹介 話題の「火星の石」を日本館で公開決定！実際にサンプルに触れるコーナーも！
This press release is published only in Japanese version. Photos (From the left): 1 循環の過程をナビゲートするベアブリック 2 微生物の営みを表現したインスタレーション 3 5色のベアブリック Ⓒ 2025 MEDICOM TOY 4 「火星の石」 5 イトカワサンプル 6 リュウグウサンプル 7 はやぶさ 再突入カプセル 8 「水素酸化細菌」の活用事例を紹介するコーナー 9 バイオガスプラント
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics by JNTO -2025 January Vol.1
1. A Tranquil Stay Within a Historical Section of the Lively City of Osaka, Opening Spring 2025 At Patina Osaka, Japanese tradition beautifully melds with modern luxury. Though set among the bustling metropolis, the hotel is situated right between landmarks that stand as testaments to Osaka's long-standing history, such as Osaka Castle and the Remains of Naniwa-no-Miya Palace, and it boasts ...
2025年日本国際博覧会(大阪・関西万博) 日本館広報事務局
日本館アテンダントユニフォームが決定 「日本の美意識を纏う」をコンセプトにデザイン
This press release is published only in Japanese version. ※写真に登場する人物は、モデルです。
2025年日本国際博覧会(大阪・関西万博) 日本館広報事務局
【展示公開 第2弾】日本館に「ドラえもん」が登場！ 日本ならではの「循環型ものづくり」の考え方を楽しく解説
This press release is published only in Japanese version. Photos (From the left): 1 “やわらかく作る”日本のものづくりを紹介する展示コーナー 2 「流れ橋」と小型月着陸実証機SLIMの展示 3 ©Fujiko-Pro 4 藻類からスツールを生み出すファクトリー 5 制作されるスツール
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics -2024 December Vol.2- by JNTO
1. Japan’s Breweries and Distilleries Celebrate UNESCO Heritage Listing Japanese sake, one of the most well-known elements of Japanese cuisine, has a history that stretches back centuries, with regional varieties made all across the country. This fermented alcoholic beverage is made with rice, "koji" mold, and water. While seemingly simple, the techniques and conditions required to make Japane...
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