Scenes from the Japan-ROK summit meeting and the Japan-China summit meeting.

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TORIYAMA Akira, the influential Japanese manga artist, passed away on March 1, 2024. Japanese manga culture became an incredible global phenomenon through his works, but what hidden potential does it have?
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I have landed in Seoul in the Republic of Korea (ROK).  I will have candid discussions with ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang to advance our future-oriented practical cooperation across a wide range of fields.

The stunning Grand Ring illuminated in the night✨✨

When the Expo opens, the pavilions located in and outside of the Grand Ring that are now under construction will also be lit.
Can't wait to see the colorful Expo site at night 🌃
#EXPO2025

May in Japan is a month of planting for #rice 🍙, the nation's long-loved staple food. Take a look at our infographic to follow along with its life-journey: from freshly planted seedlings to fluffy grains of goodness and an iconic part of Japanese cuisine. fukushima.travel/blogs/experien…

Masks, costumes, and dance create the myth and magic of Iwami Kagura, a traditional performing art in #Shimane Prefecture! Mask coloring and washi paper-making workshops highlight the industries and techniques bringing it to life. iwamikagura.jp

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A Kagawa University start-up is keeping solar power clean! MiraiKikai, Inc. has made a solar panel cleaning robot that can clean without using any water 💧, keeping power generation efficiency high in desert environments like Dubai, UAE. miraikikai.jp/en/

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Students are in the mix of local agriculture at Nagasaki Prefectural Isahaya Agricultural HS. Their study on home-waste compost found optimum timing/amounts for best growth, and now helps farmers 🧑‍🌾 grow food & cut fertilizer costs. news.ed.jp/isahaya-ah/

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#MeetTheChangemakers : Born to a Japanese father and a Colombian mother, HORIGUCHI Anna & her Adelante Inc. empower Latin American women in Japan! While offering decor for special occasions 🎉, she fosters a supportive community.
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The #Spain Pavilion’s theme is “KUROSHIO”🇪🇸

Following the plaza inspired by the sun is an exhibition area on the Blue Economy, inspired by the deep sea🌅

Based on the concept of the 'ocean and sun', visitors can experience the 'ocean', 'future', and Spain's 'way of life'.

On #InternationalTeaDay , sip inspiration from IWAMOTO Ryo! Learning the Japanese tea ceremony since childhood, at 21 he founded TeaRoom (ティールーム) to boost the industry with collaborative goods, introducing tea to people overseas, etc.
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🌸What a blast Japan Parade 2024 was! Did you see the amazing floats?🎉
Thanks to the support of our incredible sponsors, #JapanParadeNYC spotlighted performances, organizations, and a wide range of cultural activities from #NY ’s Japanese and Japanese American community.🎌

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Join us at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, opening in April next year! Hear from NAGAYAMA Yuko, lead architect of the featured Women’s Pavilion in Collaboration with Cartier, as she shares her inspiring vision.

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May 20 is #WorldBeeDay 🐝. Based in #Kyoto , aco wrap is causing a buzz with its cotton & beeswax kitchen wraps. Hand-made in Japan, reusable for approx. 1 yr & 100% biodegradable, the wraps help put a lid on the problem of plastic waste.
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Cheers 🥂 to Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd., a famed sake brewery 🍶 building a bridge between Japan & the US! Its DASSAI BLUE SAKE BREWERY in Hyde Park, NY sells premium sake made with Hudson Valley water & Japanese rice.
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Nagoya University agri-bio venture GRA&GREEN Inc. is seeding future change! Their breeding via genome editing should drastically reduce the time taken to develop new cultivars & help pursue sustainability in farming and food 🍅. gragreen.com/en

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Stay on track when traveling in Japan by rail 🚃 with the 鉄印帳【公式】 stamp rally. 40 local railroads are running a promotion offering stamps in a variety of styles to go in a special booklet to commemorate your travel. tabiyomi.yomiuri-ryokou.co.jp/tetsuincho/

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A parade of over 500 people in traditional Japanese attire 👘 vividly paints early summer in #Kyoto ! The main event of #AoiMatsuriFestival , a major Kyoto festival dating back about 1500 years to a harvest prayer, this May 15 procession evokes a bygone era.
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Savor summer on THE ROYAL EXPRESS Hokkaido Cruise train 🚞, run by TOKYU CORPORATION & Hokkaido Railway Company. The luxury interior boasts trad. Japanese woodworking techniques & guests can enjoy local-chef prepared course meals. …-royalexpress.jp.e.ajm.hp.transer.com

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🏡 Visit Akita’s charming Farm Inn Sakekoshimai and embrace rural Japanese life 🌾

Participate in harvesting crops and savoring homemade delicacies like kiritanpo😋🍲

Additionally, a variety of activities such as calligraphy classes and folk dances are available, all hosted