Akihabara Is a Town in Taito City; the Shops Are in Chiyoda
Taito City has the address, Chiyoda has the electronics quarter. The Sunday closure on Chuo-dori runs 570 metres, and Chiyoda's touting rule prints no fine.
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Japan Rates Earthquake Shaking on Two Scales, of Ten Steps and Four
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Japan rates shaking on two scales: ten steps of seismic intensity and four long-period classes. Either can set off the alert, which never gives seconds.
Hiroshima Castle’s Keep Shut in March 2026, and the Ninomaru Is Free
Hiroshima Castle's keep closed in March 2026 over deteriorating concrete. The four restored ninomaru buildings stay open and cost nothing to enter.
Kamakura Cut Its 2025 Visitor Count by 140,000 Four Months Later
Kamakura City gave 16.20 million day visits for 2025, then corrected it to 16.06 million. Kotoku-in admission, Enoden fares and left-luggage rates as printed.
Fukuoka and Hakata Were Twin Cities; Only One Became the City Name
Fukuoka and Hakata were twin towns until 1889, when one municipality took the castle town's name. Hakata is now third largest of the city's seven wards.