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A major tourism expansion is underway, with 12 new attractions scheduled to open nationwide in Japan in 2026. The projects range from digital art museums and theme-park expansions to cultural villages, nature experiences, and more.

Snowboarding superstar Murase Kokomo is the latest Japanese athlete to win gold at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy. Her sensation Big Air victory has given Japan seven medals so far.

A tiny private railway in Chiba Prefecture is turning heads again. Choshi Electric Railway, known for its humor-filled marketing and quirky snacks, has launched a new cultural exchange pavilion with Nauru at Inubo Station.