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Go on a whirlwind tour of all 47 prefectures in Japan with this gorgeous promo movie【Video】
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Katie Pask
Aug 6, 2020 - Tweet
Japan’s National Tourism Organization posts achingly gorgeous promo video: “hope lights the way”
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Katy Kelly
Jul 17, 2020
Japan’s tourism board wants you to remember that though things are scary now, Japan will wait patiently until you can visit its scenic shores.
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Popular virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai selected as ambassador for new “Come to Japan” campaign【Video】
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Dale Roll
Mar 7, 2018
The bubbly virtual girl has released her first video as part of the campaign, and it’s a great way to learn about the country’s charms.
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