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Japan Tourism / Kusatsu Onsen Hot Spring Inn a Cozy Place to Soak; Guests Eat Out on their Own, in Line with Recent Trend
KUSATSU, Gunma — Accommodations without meals have been increasing in the Kusatsu Onsen hot sprin...
February 19, 2025
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Plum Blossoms Bloom Later than Usual in Kanagawa Pref. City Grove; Cold, Drizzly Weather Behind Delay
People enjoy taking in the sight of peak-bloom plum blossoms in the Soga Bairin plum grove in Oda...
February 17, 2025
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Kamakura Snow Huts Light up at Traditional Akita Prefecture Event; Tourists Gather at Yokote Castle for Beautiful Sights
People sit inside kamakura snow huts during a traditional event in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, whic...
February 16, 2025
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Himeji Castle Entrance Fee to Rise to ¥2,500 for Non-Locals; Increased Charge, More than Double Current Level, Will Fund Restoration Work
HIMEJI, Hyogo — The city government of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, plans to raise the admission fee...
February 15, 2025
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Shiga: Cafe to Open in Hall Designed by Architect William Merrell Vories Offers Taste of the Past
OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga — A cafe will open this month in the Waterhouse Memorial Hall, a structure de...
February 15, 2025
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Mie: Young Animal Trainer Makes Debut at Toba Aquarium Working with Sea Lion; Fulfills Childhood Dream
TOBA, Mie — A Tokyo-born animal trainer has made her debut at the Toba Aquarium in Toba, Mie Pref...
February 15, 2025
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Rapeseed Flowers in Peak Bloom at Kanagawa Pref. Park that Offers View of Mt. Fuji
Rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Azumayama Park in the town of Ninomiya in Kanagawa Prefectu...
February 14, 2025
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Try Your Luck with Gacha Gacha Toy Vending Machine to Win Local Delicacy, Snow Crab, at Tottori Pref. Airport
A gacha gacha capsule toy vending machine has been installed on the second floor of Yonago Airpor...
February 11, 2025
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Candles Add Warmth to Snow Festival in Iwate Pref. Town; 16,000 Candles Lit for 1-Day Event
Candles warmly light up snow huts and cast fantastic silhouettes during the “Yukiakari in Nishiwa...
February 10, 2025
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Cherry Trees at Tokyo Shrine Adorned with Sakura-Like Ribbons for Wish-Making
Kawazu-zakura cherry trees at Sakura Jingu shrine in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, look like they’re alre...
February 6, 2025
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Sapporo Snow Festival Attracts Many Visitors on Opening Day; Popular Event Taking Place at 3 Locations Around City
People stand and take photos in front of a large snow sculpture based on an anime at the 75th Sap...
February 4, 2025
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Noto Peninsula Oyster Harvest Season Opens Up; Piles of Oysters Being Prepared for Shipping
Noto oysters, an Ishikawa Prefecture winter delicacy that was severely affected by the Noto Penin...
February 4, 2025
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Fantastic Ice Sculptures Shown at Chitose – Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido; Sunset Illuminations Happening Daily
SAPPORO — The 2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is being held at the Shikotsuko-onsen hot s...
February 3, 2025
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Yamaguchi: Short Film to Help Revive Tawarayama Onsen Hot Spring Resort; Production Team Plans to Bring Back Tourism
NAGATO, Yamaguchi — A short film about a young woman’s efforts to revitalize tourism in her home ...
February 1, 2025
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Kagoshima: Whale-Watching Season Arrives on Amami Oshima Island
AMAMI, Kagoshima — Breeding season has arrived for humpback whales, which means it is also time f...
February 1, 2025
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