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30 years since Japan’s worst domestic terrorist attack, the cult group behind it is still a problem, officials say
The worst terrorist attack in Japan's modern history happened 30 years ago, on March 20, 1995, during the morning rush hour ...
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City to raise fees for Matsumoto Castle, set tax for accommodations
MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture—Matsumoto city will raise entrance fees for Matsumoto Castle but will not charge foreign tourists more than Japanese visitors, Mayor Yoshinao Gaun said at a news ...
Japan GSDF member killed by falling machine gun during training
A falling machine gun fatally struck a safety officer during rope descent training at Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) Camp ...
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Escape Japan's crowds, discover Tokyo's neighbouring treasures
And don't miss the Matsumoto City Museum of Art ... If you head north to Japan's coastline, Niigata Prefecture's rich cultural heritage is a quiet gem often overlooked by international visitors.
1 killed in Japan's GSDF training
A member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Forces (GSDF) has been killed during a training exercise in the city of ...
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Himeji Castle entrance fee to more than double for non-residents
The fee will be the highest in Japan for a castle ... and the 1,300 yen fee at Matsumoto Castle for paper ticket holders from April. Keeping the fee unchanged for city residents is intended ...
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Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition: A Creative Journey
Few would argue against the late Leiji Matsumoto as one of Japan’s most visionary manga ... From June 20 to September 7, Tokyo City View at Roppongi Hills will host ‘Leiji Matsumoto: A ...