30 April 2004
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Nihonbashi, the center of Japan
Nihonbashi ("Japan Bridge") has been Japan's mile zero marker for four centuries. The surrounding district is also the site of Tokyo's newest shopping complex, Coredo Nihonbashi.
Open Air Museums
Japan has a variety of excellent open air museums, preserving and exhibiting regional architecture styles of various historical periods. We have compiled a list of some of the best ones.
Izu Peninsula: Shimoda
Shimoda is a nice fishing town on the Izu Peninsula, where US-Japanese diplomatic relations were started 150 years ago. It is also a good base for exploring Izu's spectacular southern coast.
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Golden Week
The Golden Week, a busy holiday season, is now in progress until May 5. Because of favorably placed weekends, travel activity is particularly intensive this year.
Consumption Tax Included
As of April 1, 2004, all stores in Japan are obliged to include the 5% consumption tax in the prices shown on price tags.
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Japan Air Pass
JAL and the Star Alliance have each launched new Japan Air Passes, offering foreign visitors domestic flights at largely discounted prices.
Tokyo Metro
As of April 1, 2004, Tokyo's subway company formerly known as "Eidan Subways", has been renamed "Tokyo Metro".
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Inauguration of the Kyushu Shinkansen between Yatsushiro and Kagoshima on March 13, 2004.
Minato Mirai Line
New railway line opened in central Yokohama, improving access to Minato Mirai and Yokohama Chinatown.
Recent release: the updated 8th edition of the Lonely Planet Japan, the best guide book on Japan.
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