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Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu

South China Morning Post 29 September 2026 4h ago
Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu
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Travel companies in southern Japan are pinning their hopes on a business revival following a planned visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to the areas hardest hit by a major earthquake this summer. The imperial couple, who were scheduled to meet communities in Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, postponed the trip due to poor weather. On Wednesday, they will speak with families currently livin
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