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How Japanese anime, manga and movies became global tourism magnet

When we talk about our favourite cartoons from childhood, most people from my generation never forget to mention Shinchan, Doraemon, or even Dragon Ball. We grew up watching these cartoons, which are in fact anime and always wished to visit those nostalgic houses and the streets of Crayon Shinchan’s Kasukabe and Nobita’s Tokyo house. We somehow believed these places weren’t real; it was only an animation. But what if you get to know these places…Tourism · Kasukabe Read Article

Saitama Prefecture Investigates Nursing Home Murder (Kyodo News)

In connection with the case in which two residents died at a nursing home in Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture, and a former staff member was arrested on suspicion of murdering one of them, the prefecture conducted an on-site investigation at the facility on the 31st. The investigation will look into whether there were any problems with the facility's security management system.Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

Saitama Man Admits to Hit-and-Run Involving Four Boys; First Trial Also Sees Drunk Driving Suspect (Kyodo News)

The first hearing of the trial for Deng Hongpeng (43), a Chinese national, who was charged with violating the Road Traffic Act (hit-and-run) and the Road Traffic Act (negligent injury, evading detection of the influence of alcohol, etc.) for drunk driving on a city road in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, in May, crashing his car into a line of elementary school students and injuring four boys, was held on the 30th.Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

What Is the Key to the Success of Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture's "Town Revitalization with Motorcycles"? Creating a Mobility Culture that Truly Embraces the Social Potential of Motorcycles

In recent years, the gradual increase in "returning riders" and "female riders" has drawn attention to the new possibilities of motorcycles (hereafter referred to as "motorcycles"). Meanwhile, domestic motorcycle sales have declined significantly since peaking at 3.26 million units in 1982.Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

Two People Killed in Kanetsu Expressway Crash, Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving (Kyodo News)

On the 17th, Saitama Prefectural Police arrested a man who was driving a car on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act and the Motor Vehicle Driving Punishment Act for driving under the influence of alcohol, in connection with an accident in which a car collided with a truck on the Kanetsu Expressway in Kamisato Town, Saitama Prefecture, killing two people.Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

Miyagi Prefectural Police Arrest Saitama Man for Attempted Kidnapping of Teenage Girl (Kyodo News)

On the 9th, the Miyagi Prefectural Police Kesennuma Police Station arrested Masato Saijo (75), an unemployed man from Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, on suspicion of attempted kidnapping of a minor, for allegedly asking a teenage girl to get into his car and then trying to kidnap her. He is said to have admitted to trying to get her into his car, and the police are currently investigating his motive and the details of the incident.Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

Japan turns to NFTs and XRP Ledger payments to revive rural tourism - The Cryptocurrency Post

Japan local governments are issuing NFTs to pull travellers away from crowded cities and toward shrinking towns. Trials run by travel agencies and small shops convert local activities into digital tokens and let visitors pay with crypto. A 2026 payment platform on the XRP Ledger aims to accept USDC and USDT for hotels, buses and souvenirs. The strategy frames NFTs as both souvenirs and proof of participation to nudge repeat visits, while crypto …Tourism · Toda Read Article

Rice Fields as Canvas!? Spectacular “Tanbo Art”

Rice Fields as Canvas!? Spectacular “Tanbo Art” 田んぼがキャンバス！？迫力満点の「田んぼアート」 From summer to autumn, “Tanbo art (rice field art)” reaches its peak viewing season across Japan. 夏から秋にかけて、全国各地で「田んぼアート」が見頃を迎えます。 In Japan, once you leave the cities, rice field scenery spreads out all around in every region. 日本では、都会を離れると、どの地方でもあたり一面に田んぼの風景が広がります。 Tanbo art is to use those rice fields as a canvas and draw pictures or characters using rice plants of diff…Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

Softbank Wins Second Consecutive Pacific League Title, the First Time the Team Has Won Seven Games Since Losing (Kyodo News)

On the 27th, the professional baseball team SoftBank won their second consecutive Pacific League championship. They beat Seibu 4-1 at the Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and claimed the title for the 21st time in their Nankai and Daiei eras, and 23rd time if you include the single-league era. This season has seen a series of injuries to key players, leading to a slump in the early stages.Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

Toda City, Saitama Prefecture Walkable Social Experiment "Kitatoda Machinaka Museum" to be Implemented Around Kitatoda Station - Trend News Guide

[Toda City, Saitama Prefecture] Kitatoda Station Area Walkable Social Experiment “Kitatoda Machinaka Museum” to be Conducted Toda City, Saitama Prefecture Press Release: September 24, 2025 [Toda City, Saitama Prefecture] Kitatoda Machinaka Museum, a walkable social experiment, will be implemented around Kitatoda Station. photo by PIXTA Toda City is conducting a social experiment titled the… Read More »Toda City, Saitama Prefecture Walkable Soc…Saitama Prefecture · Saitama Prefecture Read Article

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How Japanese anime, manga and movies became global tourism magnet

Saitama Prefecture Investigates Nursing Home Murder (Kyodo News)

Saitama Man Admits to Hit-and-Run Involving Four Boys; First Trial Also Sees Drunk Driving Suspect (Kyodo News)

What Is the Key to the Success of Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture's "Town Revitalization with Motorcycles"? Creating a Mobility Culture that Truly Embraces the Social Potential of Motorcycles

Two People Killed in Kanetsu Expressway Crash, Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving (Kyodo News)

Miyagi Prefectural Police Arrest Saitama Man for Attempted Kidnapping of Teenage Girl (Kyodo News)

Japan turns to NFTs and XRP Ledger payments to revive rural tourism - The Cryptocurrency Post

Rice Fields as Canvas!? Spectacular “Tanbo Art”

Softbank Wins Second Consecutive Pacific League Title, the First Time the Team Has Won Seven Games Since Losing (Kyodo News)

Toda City, Saitama Prefecture Walkable Social Experiment "Kitatoda Machinaka Museum" to be Implemented Around Kitatoda Station - Trend News Guide

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How Japanese anime, manga and movies became global tourism magnet

Saitama Prefecture Investigates Nursing Home Murder (Kyodo News)

Saitama Man Admits to Hit-and-Run Involving Four Boys; First Trial Also Sees Drunk Driving Suspect (Kyodo News)

What Is the Key to the Success of Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture's "Town Revitalization with Motorcycles"? Creating a Mobility Culture that Truly Embraces the Social Potential of Motorcycles

Two People Killed in Kanetsu Expressway Crash, Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving (Kyodo News)

Miyagi Prefectural Police Arrest Saitama Man for Attempted Kidnapping of Teenage Girl (Kyodo News)

Japan turns to NFTs and XRP Ledger payments to revive rural tourism - The Cryptocurrency Post

Rice Fields as Canvas!? Spectacular “Tanbo Art”

Softbank Wins Second Consecutive Pacific League Title, the First Time the Team Has Won Seven Games Since Losing (Kyodo News)

Toda City, Saitama Prefecture Walkable Social Experiment "Kitatoda Machinaka Museum" to be Implemented Around Kitatoda Station - Trend News Guide