Xiju Island’s Cold War forts reshape into tourism hubs as residents balance history and daily life Xiju Island, in Taiwan’s Matsu archipelago, balances a Cold War military legacy with growing …
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Pasona launches luxury long-stay wellness retreat on Awaji Island
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPasona Expands into Tourism with Luxury Long-Stay Lodging on Awaji Island Japanese staffing firm Pasona opens a high-end long-stay lodging on Awaji Island, aiming to convert the Seto Inland Sea …
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Japan Reveals Five Underrated Prefectures and Sado Island
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraLesser-known prefectures in Japan worth a visit: Shimane, Tottori, Fukui, Tokushima, Akita and Sado Island Explore five lesser-known prefectures in Japan — Shimane, Tottori, Fukui, Tokushima and Akita — plus …
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Chigirishima Island Resembles Nagasaki’s Battleship Island but Remains Operational
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChigirishima Island: Japan’s industrial islet that resembles Battleship Island but remains active Chigirishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea stands out for its ship‑like industrial silhouette, a working islet formed …
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Politics
Port Island revival: Kobe launches 2 billion yen plan to rebuild community
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPort Island revitalization: Kobe invests more than ¥2 billion to revive aging artificial island Kobe is spending over ¥2 billion on a Port Island revitalization project to counter depopulation and …
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Port Island residents submit two-year revitalization proposal to Kobe city
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPort Island regeneration: Residents deliver two-year proposal to Kobe City amid aging and hollowing Kobe’s Port Island regeneration advances as residents’ federation submits a two-year proposal in May 2026 to …