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Zenkoji Shines for Peace, National Treasure Nagano Temple Illumination Shows Message in Unity with Italy During Olympics
Zenkoji temple’s main hall in Nagano is illuminated with a variety of colors, including red, purp...
February 21, 2026
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Kawazu Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.; Festival to Be Held through March 8
SHIZUOKA — Kawazu cherry trees, known for their early blooms, are at their peak in Kawazu, Shizuo...
February 19, 2026
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Japan Tourism / Take a Relaxing Trip to Shinshu’s Hot Spring Region Aboard Retro Train
To enjoy a relaxing day in early spring, it may be a good idea to take the Nagano Electric Railwa...
February 18, 2026
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White and Pink Plum Blossoms Begin to Bloom at Yuki Shrine in Japan’s Mie Prefecture
TSU — Plum blossoms began blooming on Saturday at the plum garden of Yuki Shrine in Tsu City. The...
February 15, 2026
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Tokyo’s New Record-Breaking Fountain Named ‘Tokyo Aqua Symphony’
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Friday that the world’s largest fountain, currentl...
February 15, 2026
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Saga: Japan’s Primitive Period-Themed Experience Complex to Open with Lodging Facilities
SAGA — A new experience-oriented complex will open this spring at Yoshinogari Historical Park in ...
February 14, 2026
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Traditional Japanese Kamakura Snow Hut Festival Kicks off in Akita Pref.
AKITA — A two-day festival featuring about 60 kamakura snow huts started in Yokote, Akita Prefect...
February 14, 2026
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Valentine’s Day Spurs Japanese Visitors to See Statue with Heart-Shaped Mark
SENDAI — A surge of visitors have been going to see a statue of bodhisattva Kannon, also known as...
February 14, 2026
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Spring Is in the Air at Kairakuen Garden in Northern Japan as Plum Trees Bloom
MITO — The Mito Plum Festival began on Wednesday in Mito at Kairakuen garden, one of Japan’s thre...
February 12, 2026
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Ice Sculptures Illuminated in Rainbow Color at Hokkaido Festival
KAMIKAWA, Hokkaido — The annual Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival has started in Kamikawa, Hokkaido...
February 11, 2026
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Japan Bullet Train Featuring Super Mario Game Characters Begins Operation in Kyushuu with Ceremony Held at JR Nagasaki Station
NAGASAKI – A shinkansen train operated by JR Kyushuu featuring characters from Nintendo’s “Super ...
February 10, 2026
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Osaka: Cute Merchandise of Ancient Japan Haniwa Clay Figures Sparks New Wave of Fans
TAKATSUKI, Osaka — Kofun ancient burial mounds and haniwa clay figures, which were ornaments arra...
February 7, 2026
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Visitors Enjoy Early Blooming Flowers Set Against Mt. Fuji
Visitors view early blooming rapeseed flowers at full peak at Azumayama Park in Ninomiya, Kanagaw...
February 6, 2026
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Shirakawa Ice Pillars Hit Seasonal Peak in Nagano Pref.
NAGANO — The Shirakawa Ice Pillars are now at their seasonal peak, delighting tourists in Kiso, N...
February 6, 2026
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Japan’s Ginkakuji Temple to Increase Admission Fees for 1st Time in 32 Years from April
KYOTO — Admission fees to Ginkakuji temple, a World Heritage Site, will increase from April for t...
February 5, 2026
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