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The Underground ‘Parthenon’ Protecting Tokyo From Floods
It has been called Japan’s underground “Parthenon”, a cavernous complex charged with protecting Tokyo and surrounding areas from catastrophic flooding — a risk experts warn…
Japanese theme park Yomiuriland lets you co-work from the Ferris wheel in Tokyo
Yomiuriland, a theme park in the western Tokyo suburbs, is getting creative during the tourism industry free-fall by selling day passes to people looking for…
In Tokyo, Pompeo Touts Quad Forum as Way to Counter China | Voice of America
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced China’s “exploitation, corruption, and coercion” Tuesday as he participated in a high-level forum of…
Tokyo trading stops over system failure, China on holiday
TOKYO — Trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was suspended Thursday because of a problem in the system for relaying market information. Most other Asian…
Tokyo residents can now travel beyond the city
© Provided by New Straits Times Kimono-clad Japanese tourists visiting Kaminarimon Gate of the Sensoji temple at Asakusa in downtown Tokyo on Sept 30. EPA…
Tokyo trading stops over system failure, China on holiday | AP News
TOKYO (AP) — Trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was suspended Thursday because of a problem in the system for relaying market information. Most other…
Tokyo added to travel subsidy program as discount raised to 50%
© 共同通信社 Tokyo became part of the government’s domestic travel subsidy program on Thursday, as the amount of assistance offered to travelers amid the coronavirus…
Tokyo Stock Exchange halts trading due to technical issue
SINGAPORE — Japan’s Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) halted trading on Thursday due to a technical issue, while many major markets in the region were closed for…
Umami Tokyo Curry is Tempe’s new spot for Japanese street food, curry
CLOSE Welcome to Take Me Out, our occasional series where a Republic reporter tries takeout from a local restaurant. After being laid off from his…
An immersive ‘Making of Harry Potter’ theme park is coming to Tokyo
© Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo. Warner Bros. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is coming to Tokyo in 2023. Harry Potter fans in…
A Harry Potter Theme Park Is Coming To Tokyo In 2023
Warner Bros. Studio Tours Tokyo The first Harry Potter movie was released 19 years ago…feel old yet? Although it’s been nearly two decades since we…
Harry Potter theme park to open in Tokyo in 2023 | Ents & Arts News
A new Harry Potter theme park, based on the world-famous wizarding novels written by J K Rowling, will open in Tokyo in 2023. Like The…