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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics by JNTO -2024 July Vol.1-
1. Explore Hokkaido and Its Many Wonders at OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts Opening on July 6 The city of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido is famous for its delicious seafood, retro townscape, and glittering night views. Located only a 5-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station, the new OMO5 Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts is a prime hub for sightseeing around the city. The hotel offers a free shutt...
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Meiji University
7/11 17:30-19:00「紛争復興と支援活動」パネルディスカッション、「基調講演」スーダン共和国財務・経済計画大臣@明治大学（英語）
This press release is published only in Japanese version.
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics by JNTO -2024 June Vol.2-
1. Sample the Best of Kochi Culture All in One Place at OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts, Opens June 13 Concentrating the appeals of Kochi Prefecture in one place, the new OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts builds a space that is both exciting and relaxing, perfect for pampering and entertaining guests. Just a short 5-minute taxi ride from Kochi Station, the hotel is conveniently located to explore th...
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Japan Tourism Topics by JNTO -2024 June Vol.1-
Plunge into an Extraordinary World and Become the Main Character in a Story at Immersive Fort Tokyo Immersive Fort Tokyo, which opened in March, is claimed as the world’s first interactive theme park, located in the neighborhood of Odaiba, that lets visitors delve into exhilarating attractions, bringing extraordinary narratives and fantasies to life. Here, visitors are not merely onlookers...
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The Asahi Glass Foundation
2024 BLUE PLANET PRIZE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIZE RECIPIENTS
This year marks the 33rd awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two recipients, individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2024...
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Inamori Foundation
The 2024 Kyoto Prize Laureates Announced
The Inamori Foundation (President: Shinobu Inamori-Kanazawa) is pleased to announce the laureates of the 2024 Kyoto Prize, an international award presented to individuals who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of humankind. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (Prize Field: Materials Science and Engineering) John Pendry (Theoretical Physicist) Pr...
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FOOMA JAPAN 2024
Japanese cuisine is more popular than ever worldwide, from traditional dishes like onigiri and ramen to favorites like curry rice, katsudon, and gyoza. FOOMA JAPAN 2024 is set to be an exciting B2B exhibition, featuring around 1000 companies and 5000 innovative solutions related to food manufacturing technologies and equipment. As global travel resumes post-pandemic, FOOMA JAPAN 2024 ant...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), one with Startup Island TAIWAN and another with the National Innovation Agency (NIA), Thailand, both of which have participated in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024. These agreements aim to promote startup ecosystems and initiatives such as mutual collaborative support. Based on TMG’s “...
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The National Theatre
Bunraku, one of the most sophisticated puppet theatres in the world 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 mainly in Tokyo. "Bunraku," with a history spanning over 300 years, is one of Japan's ...
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
On Monday, May 20, 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 this ...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is proud to announce the opening of a new “Access to Tokyo” touchpoint and support desk in Bengaluru, in the fast-developing market that is India. TMG aims to make Tokyo a global financial city that attracts funds, talent, technology, and information from around the world, creating a virtuous cycle of investment and innovation. “Access to Tokyo” des...
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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...
