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JR East, Shochiku Form Tie-Up on Tourism, Regional Revitalization

JR East, Shochiku Form Tie-Up on Tourism, Regional Revitalization

   Tokyo, Nov. 18 (Jiji Press)--East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, and entertainment company Shochiku Co. announced Monday a comprehensive business tie-up to accelerate efforts related to tourism and regional revitalization through the continuation and development of Japanese culture.
   Under the 10-year agreement, the two companies will give shape to proposals for kabuki programs rooted in regional traditional culture and anime works about specific regions, focusing chiefly on eastern Japan, where JR East operates.

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