Suntory’s for-foreigners video has plenty of great info, and we’ve got a few things to add.
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JAL wants visitors from overseas to see more than just Tokyo during the Tokyo Summer Games.
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Kyoto neighborhood organization says it would “destroy the peaceful lifestyle” of local residents.
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