
Christmas markets are having a jolly moment in Japan
Heavily inspired by German markets, Christmas markets have become one of Japan's favorite ways to celebrate the holiday over the last decade.
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「森のビアガーデン」、4月15日から東京・明治神宮外苑で。4種類のクラフトビールも飲み放題に
4月15日から東京・明治神宮外苑で「森のビアガーデン」。4種類のクラフトビールも飲み放題に。
ハフポストReal estate developer Mitsui Fudosan and others on Monday started cutting down trees as part of their redevelopment plan for the Meiji Jingu Gaien area in central Tokyo.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/28/japan/meiji-jingu-cut-start/ #japan #environment #mitsuifudosan #meijijingugaien #tokyo #tokyometropolitangovernmentThe redevelopment plan for the historic Meiji Jingu Gaien district in central Tokyo has been revised to preserve more trees and keep construction further away from the park's iconic rows of ginkgo trees.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/09/japan/society/jingu-gaien-redevelopment-plan-changes/ #japan #society #meijijingugaien #shinjukuward #minatoward #tokyo #environment
Updated Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan to keep more trees
Fewer trees will be felled and more new ones planted, while construction will also take place further away from the park's iconic ginkgo trees.
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What to know about the Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan
The project is controversial due to the potential felling of thousands of trees, loss of green space and threat to historic gingko trees.
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