Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital
Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.
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Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.
The prefectures that contain the cities will be able to apply for the special designation once the last criterion is met.
Some major cities say the proposed system would help them respond more effectively to population declines, among other regional challenges.
Fukuoka is the seventh biggest city in Japan and its central location among major cities of East Asia positions the city as a gateway into Japan, contributing to its standing as th...
Ok. This comes up a lot and I kind of covered this topic in my Winter in Tokyo with kids blog post but it’s time I talk about christmas on it’s own. Japan for Christmas… The post...
Osaka ranked seventh and Tokyo tenth in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index. Japan was the only Asian country with two cities in the top 10. BBC Travel...
I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist destinations like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama and Nara.
For many travelers, visiting Japan means experiencing its historic scenery and architecture firsthand, and castles have long been a top draw. Based on GPS data from leading navigat...
Nagoya in central Japan said on Wednesday that it has decided to provide emergency relief across the city where at least 41 people sustained minor injuries after a linear rain band...
Despite historical, cultural and culinary draws, only 10% of overseas visitors set foot in Aichi and Gifu prefectures.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN (USJ) OFFICIAL HOTELS IN OSAKA Much like the hotels near Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo, the hotels out near USJ are in a more spacious area – which means mor...
The two agreed to cooperate on realizing a system where both prefectures would have backup capital functions in the event of a disaster in Tokyo.
Gov. Mika Yokota expressed her desire to boost exports to Britain and deepen friendship and business relations through the culture of food.
Tokyo provides fascinating experiences for dining, shopping, entertainment and classic sightseeing spots such as Ueno, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Shibuya will always be popular, but he...
Hotel Androoms is a chain of hotels and I’m so impressed. The hotels are modern, clean, generously sized rooms, a beautiful restaurant/ communal working space in the lobby. The...
Here are my favourite places to eat Japanese food and source Japanese products in Melbourne (as someone who has lived in Japan for more than 14 years.) See here for my full list of...
Nara is a very very touristy spot these days -but it is popular for a reason. It’s lovely.No need to ever get a guide here. It’s an easy day trip from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe.Not… Th...
Japanese cuisine is deeply rooted in regional geography, history, and seasonal availability. While international perception often reduces the country’s culinary output to a few wel...
Japan has been one of the world's top trending destinations for the past few years, and it is projected to continue its hot streak into next year. In anticipation of 2027, JNTO (J...
Land ministry officials are calling on people to stay away from rivers, irrigation canals and flooded roads.
Every September, Kishiwada City in Osaka is a popular destination for its sensational Danjiri Matsuri. Over three days, it draws some 600,000 visitors. But there's more to Kishiwad...
Some municipalities are flipping their low name recognition into opportunities for self-promotion.
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