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Japan hot springs facing water shortages as tourism booms
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...
East Japan's Gunma Pref. tops relocation popularity ranking with easy access to Tokyo
Gunma Prefecture was named the most popular relocation destination for the first time in 2024 in a survey conducted by a Tokyo-based nonpr･･･ ...
Bonsai Thefts Sweep Japan as Miniature Trees Grow More Popular
The miniature potted trees, carefully cultivated over many years, are becoming increasingly popular around the world, much ...
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Lucky daruma dolls blessed with fire in Gunma temple
TAKASAKI, Gunma Prefecture—Thousands of daruma dolls ... The city is the leading producer of the lucky ornaments in Japan.
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Costco’s Japan wages provide pathway to firing up nation’s low pay, economy
Japan lags far behind other big economies ... and 60% more than the minimum in Gunma prefecture. Costco received more than 2,000 applications for about 300 spots for its Meiwa store which opened ...