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Japan to relax visa rules for Chinese visitors
Published on 29/09/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's previously announced plan to relax visa rules for Chinese visitors, aimed partially at increasing the number of repeat arrivals, will take effect on Oct 17, the Foreign Ministry said.
Nepal launches reconstruction of monuments
Published on 27/04/2016
» Nepal has launched efforts to reconstruct cultural monuments damaged or destroyed by last year's earthquakes, in which 8,961 people died and 753 monuments were lost.
Universal Studios Japan attracts record visitors
Published on 02/04/2016
» OSAKA — Universal Studios Japan in Osaka attracted some 13.9 million visitors in fiscal 2015 that ended Thursday, setting a record high for the second consecutive year thanks to the popularity of its "Harry Potter" attraction area, operator USJ Co said Friday.
Aomori tops Japan festival destination
Published on 19/07/2015
» TOKYO — Aomori in northeastern Japan is the most popular prefecture for festivals, surpassing Kyoto prefecture, one of the top tourist destinations in the world, a survey by a major domestic travel agency showed.