Learn Japanese from the News - Season 1 Episode 8 Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time
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1 - 18New Year's Greeting Cards Go on Sale in Japan Nov 28, 2022 -
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Overview
Follow along as we listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about how Japan has taken the top spot in a ranking of global travel destinations published every 2 years by the World Economic Forum. In recent years, Japan has been working to increase multilingual signage and provide more resources for international travelers, especially in the run-up to the recent Tokyo Olympics. We learn some useful phrases for getting around town and share some sightseeing tips.
Year 2025
Studio NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Director
Crew
Popularity 0.8398
Language English, Japanese
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