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Tokyo Launches Website to Boost Inbound Tourism with Northern Kanto Regions Sep. 17, 2026. - The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled a new website to boost inbound tourism, connecting the city with the northern Kanto prefectures of Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma. Developed by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, the website aims to encourage international visitors to explore regions beyond Tokyo, highlighting attractions accessible within one to two hours by train. Launched on September 14, […]
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