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Tokyo Wards Prepare for Marriage Registration RushSeveral Tokyo ward offices will open temporary marriage registration c...
07/08/2026

Tokyo Wards Prepare for Marriage Registration Rush

Several Tokyo ward offices will open temporary marriage registration counters on Saturday, August 8, to accommodate an expected increase in applications. The date falls in the eighth year of the Reiwa era, creating the auspicious "8-8-8" combination, which is widely associated with prosperity in Japan. Municipalities have advised couples to expect longer waiting times.

McDonald’s Japan is bracing for another Happy Meal disaster as Sanrio-themed toys hit stores this week.Scalpers have rep...
12/09/2025

McDonald’s Japan is bracing for another Happy Meal disaster as Sanrio-themed toys hit stores this week.

Scalpers have repeatedly bought up toys meant for kids, flipping them online for huge profits.

The problem grew so bad during Pokémon promotions that McDonald’s apologized and postponed a planned One Piece card release.

To prevent chaos, the chain will ban app and delivery orders, only allow in-person purchases, and cap groups at three Happy Meals.

The new rules apply to Sanrio’s My Melody and Kuromi toys, as well as other limited sets.

But the restrictions will only last one day, raising fears scalpers will still clean out stock.

Fans worry real customers with jobs, school, or families won’t stand a chance against professional resellers.

With sales lasting just four days, many believe McDonald’s Japan is setting up another scalping nightmare.

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TOURISTS BANNED IN GUNDAM MUSEUM, JAPAN (for now)Bandai Spirits has opened a new Gundam museum in Shizuoka, Japan, but f...
12/09/2025

TOURISTS BANNED IN GUNDAM MUSEUM, JAPAN (for now)

Bandai Spirits has opened a new Gundam museum in Shizuoka, Japan, but for now, only Japanese residents can enter. Foreign tourists are not allowed to visit at this time.

Tickets for the BHCPDII Museum, which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at how Gundam model kits are made, went on sale on June 2. However, visitors must first join a lottery by June 30 for a chance to buy tickets.

The full ticketing details reveal restrictions that effectively prevent foreign tourists from applying. This is likely a temporary measure to manage high demand following the museum’s launch.

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新宿駅は世界で最も利用者数の多い駅としてギネス世界記録に認定されており、2022年の統計によると1日あたり270万人以上の乗降客が利用しています。東京の巨大な交通ハブである新宿駅は、複数の鉄道会社が乗り入れ、200以上の出入口を備えており、...
11/09/2025

新宿駅は世界で最も利用者数の多い駅としてギネス世界記録に認定されており、2022年の統計によると1日あたり270万人以上の乗降客が利用しています。東京の巨大な交通ハブである新宿駅は、複数の鉄道会社が乗り入れ、200以上の出入口を備えており、これが記録的な乗降客数に貢献しています。

Shinjuku Station holds the ギネス世界記録 (Guinness World Records) for being the world’s busiest railway station, serving over 2.7 million passengers daily according to 2022 figures. The station is a massive transit hub in Tokyo, Japan, serving multiple operating companies and featuring over 200 exits, which contributes to its record-setting passenger numbers.

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Enoshima Island, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.It’s a popular spot because, on clear days, you get this framed view of Moun...
09/09/2025

Enoshima Island, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

It’s a popular spot because, on clear days, you get this framed view of Mount Fuji at sunset through the cave.

日本一階段の多い駅は、群馬県にある土合駅です。北行きホームは地下70メートルにあり、486段の階段を下りて行かなければならないため、「日本一のモグラ駅」として知られています。The train station with the most s...
07/09/2025

日本一階段の多い駅は、群馬県にある土合駅です。北行きホームは地下70メートルにあり、486段の階段を下りて行かなければならないため、「日本一のモグラ駅」として知られています。

The train station with the most stairs in Japan is Doai Station in Gunma Prefecture. It is known as "Japan's Number One Mole Station" because the northbound platform is located 70 meters underground and can only be reached by descending 486 steps.

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日本航空は、8月下旬の国際線飛行前に飲酒したパイロットの1人が職務を解かれたと報じられたことを受けて謝罪した。 Japan Airlines has issued an apology after one of its pilots was...
06/09/2025

日本航空は、8月下旬の国際線飛行前に飲酒したパイロットの1人が職務を解かれたと報じられたことを受けて謝罪した。

Japan Airlines has issued an apology after one of its pilots was reported to have been relieved of duty after drinking alcohol ahead of an international flight in late August.

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The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest hotel still i...
04/09/2025

The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest hotel still in operation. Founded in 705 A.D., it has been run by the same family for over 52 generations, offering travelers the healing power of natural hot springs for more than 1,300 years.

Its secret to survival? Tradition and renewal. While the building has been renovated over the centuries, the spirit of Japanese hospitality—omotenashi—remains unchanged. Samurai, shoguns, emperors, and modern-day visitors have all soaked in the same mineral-rich waters, making the hotel a living piece of history where the past flows into the present.

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Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest-ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, offi...
04/09/2025

Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest-ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, official data showed on April 16, as the weak yen propelled an unprecedented tourism boom.

Arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure reached 3.5 million last month, bringing the total through the first quarter to 10.54 million, data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showed.

Last year, Japan reached 10 million visitors in April.

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