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Top politician in Tokyo’s neighbor says higher prices for inbound travelers would be like fining them for coming to the country.
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With “inbound pricing” becoming a bigger issue, Shibuya seafood restaurant offers discounted prices for domestic customers.
The Japanese constitution requires couples to share a family name if they get married, but only one age group in survey comes close to agreeing with it.
New policy seeks to remove additional financial burden in a country where not taking the train often isn’t an option.
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