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List of 7: Real-Life Locations that Inspired Hayao Miyazaki Films
with How Do You Live? — Hayao Miyazaki's first film in a decade — set for release this week, we thought we'd look at some of the real-life locations that…
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Activists Angry as the IAEA Approves Fukushima Water Release
In this week's news roundup, we report on Japan's controversial plan to release treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, a decision that was given…
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The Music and Community of Sado Island’s Earth Celebration Festival
Sado Island's Earth Celebration, one of Japan's most anticipated music festivals, welcomes musicians, artists and spectators from around Japan and the world every August. In 2019, the event brought around…
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A dream New York tour turns into a Montreal airport nightmare for NL teens
Air Canada is apologizing for a situation that saw nearly three dozen teenagers from Conception Bay North, along with their five adult chaperones, stranded for three days in Montreal, dashing…
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Minobusan: A Sacred Mountain and a Peaceful Mountainside Retreat
For over 700 years, worshippers have visited Minobusan, one of Japan's most sacred mountains. An imposing sanmon gate welcomes visitors to Kuonji, the heartland of Nichiren Buddhism, while the scent…
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Feds table bill to tackle travel chaos as summer season ramps up – National
The federal government moved this week to bolster accountability at airports, introducing new legislation that would compel them to cough up more information on their performance. Tabled in the House…
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An Encounter with Elegance at The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Wit a variety of sacred sights drawing in millions of visitors each year, Japan's former capital has several luxury accommodation options, although few could ever claim to encapsulate the area's…
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Wajima City: A Home to Festivals of Fire and Light
Located in the picturesque Ishikawa Prefecture, the Noto Peninsula's Wajima city is famed for its history, natural beauty, and a charming market culture that today draws in tourists from Japan…
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48 Hours in Morioka: Culinary Delights and Nature Escapes
Iwate is perhaps best known for its beautiful landscapes and the temple complex of Hiraizumi. However, the capital city of Morioka offers not only picturesque views and cultural and historical…
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Changes to Restrictions on Travel and Activities in the Woods
The Province is lifting restrictions on travel and activities in the woods in all areas except for Shelburne County and anywhere evacuation orders are in place, effective 12:01 am, Monday,…