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“Izaiza Nara” New TV Commercial Story “Kasuga Taisha / Takahata” https://nara.jr-central.co.jp/campaign/izaiza_kasugataisha/ Central Japan Railway Co., Ltd. will launch a new television commercial on April 1, 2023, as part of the “Izaiza Nara” tourism campaign, featuring actor Ryohei Suzuki exploring Kasuga Taisha and Takahata. The commercial begins with Suzuki exclaiming, “Iza, …

What is Japan’s national dish? I am sure that many foreign people would answer sukiyaki – it has certainly been perceived as such for as long as I can remember. Then again, if a national dish was determined by its global popularity, sushi would top many people’s lists. The same …

Suntory Unveils Special Limited Edition to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Umeshu Production. Suntory, one of Japan’s leading beverage companies, has announced the release of a limited edition of their “Suntory Plum Wine (Yamazaki Distillery Storage) EXTRA BLEND” all over Japan on May 16th, 2023. This year marks the 60th anniversary …