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Japan Emperor, Empress Pose with Ghibli Characters at Theme Park

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Imperial Household Agency has released photographs of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako taken during their visit to Ghibli Park, a theme park in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 20. The photographs, released Monday, were taken by a chamberlain using the Emperor's smartphone and show the Imperial couple posing with characters from animated films pr...

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The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This October

Here is what’s happening across Tokyo this October 2026. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Tokyo in October: What To Expect Early October can still feel like late summer, while the…

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  • Attend Meet Your Art Festival 2026 in Tennoz area for art, music, fashion, sports and food
  • Celebrate Chiba-kun's 20th anniversary at Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art

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