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Pokémon Team-Up Boosts Noto Regional Revitalization; Limited-Period Collaboration Offers Tourism Success, But Future Challenges

KANAZAWA / WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto region is part of an ongoing agreement with Pokémon aiming to promote tourism in the area struck by the 2024 earthquake. The initiative has proven to be a success, with one facility seeing their visitor numbers rise by 20 times.

We haven't written up this one. The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Narita airport to consolidate its 3 terminals into 1 for easier movement

CHIBA (Kyodo) -- Japan's Narita airport is moving forward with a plan to consolidate its three terminals into one in the 2030s, with new and extended

  • Narita airport will merge its three terminals into one in the 2030s.
  • Expansion aims to boost capacity and efficiency for international hub status.
  • New terminal will improve passenger convenience and transfer experience.

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