THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
October 23, 2025 at 07:00 JST
The Taio gold mine in Hita, Oita Prefecture, has increased its price for a gold panning experience by 150 yen over three years from 2022. (Provided by the Taio gold mine)
The price of gold has doubled over the past two years to a record high, causing headaches for Japanese businesses ranging from tourism enterprises to soft-serve ice cream sellers. [Read More]
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A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II
