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Kit Kat 45th anniversary event in Tokyo

Kit Kat 45th anniversary event in Tokyo

The 35 assorted limited package “Kit Kats” for the 45th anniversary displayed at the Kit Kat Chocolatory Ginza in Tokyo, Japan on November 14, 2018. (Photo by AFLO) Japanese model […]

Traditional Japan

Tokyo’s new fish market opens in Toyosu

Tokyo’s new fish market opens in Toyosu

(All photos by Rodrigo Reyes Marin) The new Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market opened in Toyosu on October 11. The new fish market replaces the famous Tsukiji Fish Market which […]

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Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji fish market closes its 83 years of history

Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji fish market closes its 83 years of history

(All photos by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) Tokyo’s iconic Tsukiji fish market, one of the worlds largest wholesale market, closed its 83 years of history on Saturday, October 6. The market moves […]

Traditional Japan

Hakkiyoi KITTE Sumo event at Tokyo Station

Hakkiyoi KITTE Sumo event at Tokyo Station

(All photos by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO) Special Grand Sumo Tournament ”Hakkiyoi KITTE” was held at the Tokyo KITTE commercial complex located in front of Tokyo Station on August 26. Every […]

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Japan observes 73rd anniversary of end of World War 2

Japan observes 73rd anniversary of end of World War 2

(Photo by Nicolas Datiche/AFLO) Japan marked the 73rd anniversary of the end of World War II. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attended the memorial ceremony at Tokyo Budokan Martial Arts […]