Overview of the Memorial Ceremony On June 23, 2025, a memorial ceremony took place at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman City, Okinawa, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II’s ground battle in the region. The event was attended by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Okinawa Governor …
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How Kyoto’s New Accommodation Tax and Regional Tourism Initiatives Are Shaping Sustainable Travel Japan is taking bold steps to manage its booming tourism industry. With Kyoto introducing a significant accommodation tax increase and the government promoting lesser-known regions like Hokkaido, Okinawa, and the Japanese Alps, these efforts aim to balance …
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“SOUTHWEST GRAND HOTEL” Okinawa Kokusai Street Sunset Bar & Dining High-Rise Pool Okinawa’s first luxury city hotel, “SOUTHWEST GRAND HOTEL,” will open in Naha, Okinawa. It is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. “South West Grand Hotel” has 88 guest rooms, all 44 square meters or more in …
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