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Bookstores across Japan are disappearing, some thrive in Tokyo neighborhood

Bookshops thrive in Tokyo neighborhood [CGTN]
Bookshops thrive in Tokyo neighborhood [CGTN]
CGTN | 31-Dec-2022

Bookstores across Japan are disappearing as the industry grapples with the impact of both population decline and online shopping. Official figures show as many as a third of the country’s bookstores may have vanished in the past decade. However, there’s one Tokyo neighborhood where bookshops aren’t merely surviving, but thriving. Reporter Chris Gilbert went to have a look at how “Booktown” has bucked the downward trend. Check out the video: Continue reading “Bookstores across Japan are disappearing, some thrive in Tokyo neighborhood”

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A festive mood is in the air of Shanghai

A festive mood is in the air of Shanghai [CGTN]
A festive mood is in the air of Shanghai [CGTN]
CGTN | 27-Dec-2022

Shanghai’s iconic venue Yuyuan Garden has set up lanterns and light installations to celebrate the New Year. The 2023 show is inspired by the Shan Hai Jing, or The Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years ago. The entire light show has been recreated with AR technology in the metaverse. Citizens and tourists can “Travel in the Mountains and Seas” both online and offline. It’s Fascinating! Check out the video: Continue reading “A festive mood is in the air of Shanghai”