Great news for Japan-based muggles in need of a bit more magic in their lives — a new 30,000-square-meter Harry Potter attraction is coming to Tokyo.
Rakuten CEO Urges Review of Japan’s COVID-19 Entry Curbs on Foreigners
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Ownership change for TikTok Japan unit could address concerns, ruling party lawmaker says
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Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?
A new Harry Potter-themed tourist attraction is to be built in Japan for 2023, when it is hoped travel will be back to normal. The “Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter” will be …
Japan’s Travel Ban to Contain Virus Unfair, Western Businesses Say
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