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Harry Potter Theme Park in Tokyo Celebrates 1st Anniversary; Draws in More Foreign Visitors to Local Shops
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter, a theme park built on the site of th...
June 17, 2024
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Instrumentalists Pray for Safety at Forthcoming Gion Matsuri Festival; Group Set to Perform on Float During Event
A group of instrumentalists, or hayashigata, make a musical offering at Kiyomizudera temple, a Wo...
June 17, 2024
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Hydrangeas Illuminated Along Train Line in Hakone; ‘Hydrangea Train’ to Run Through 8.9 km Route
Illumination of hydrangeas began Friday evening along the 8.9-kilometer stretch between Hakone To...
June 16, 2024
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Mie: Popular Sea Otter in Aquarium Becomes ‘Hometown Support Ambassador’
TOBA, Mie — May, a popular female sea otter at Toba Aquarium, has become a hometown support ambas...
June 15, 2024
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Hyogo: Former Town Hall Revives Pre-War Nostalgia; Century-Old Building Is Still Beloved by Locals, Tourists
TAMBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — The old Sasayama town hall in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, which was...
June 14, 2024
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Kumamoto: Greenery Attracts visitors to Waterfall Hotspot; Advanced Tickets Required Since Hit Commercial
OGUNI, Kumamoto — Greenery season has come to a rare spot where visitors can look out from behind...
June 14, 2024
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Controversy Hits Kyoto’s Famed Gion Festival over High-Priced Spectator Seats; Shrine’s Chief Priest Says Festival is ‘Ritual,’ not ‘Show’
KYOTO — A conflict over the selling of “premium seats” for Kyoto’s famed Gion Festival has led th...
June 14, 2024
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Toyohashi’s Festive Summer Beer Tram Rolling Again;Riders Enjoy Snacks and Suds on 90-Minute Trip
TOYOHASHI, Aichi – The summer tradition of drinking beer while riding the “Noryo Beer Tram” in To...
June 13, 2024
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Michinoku Coastal Trail Marks Five Years Since Opening; Walking Event Brings Hundreds To Iwate Pref. To Celebrate
A group of 332 hikers from Tokyo, Osaka and other prefectures gathered at Jodogahama beach in Miy...
June 12, 2024
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Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward to Make Waves with New Sightseeing Cruises; Routes Through Tokyo Bay, Meguro River, Keihin Canal on Offer
Pleasure ships and yakatabune boats will begin offering regular cruises along the waterfront in S...
June 11, 2024
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Japan’s Traditional Rice Terraces in Fukuoka Village Illuminated by 1,000 Torches
FUKUOKA — About 1,000 handmade torches light up tanada terraced rice paddies in the village of To...
June 10, 2024
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Hokkaido Sightseeing Train Offers Breathtaking Views of Tokachi Mountain Range, Lavender Fields
SAPPORO — A sightseeing train offering breathtaking views of the Tokachi mountain range and laven...
June 9, 2024
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Saitama Children’s Zoo Park to Launch Fundraiser for New Quokka Exhibit; Facility Aims to Raise ¥10 Million
HIGASHI-MATSUSHIMA, Saitama — A children’s zoo in Higashi-Matsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, will sta...
June 9, 2024
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Yamaguchi: ‘Kyoto of West’ Gearing Up to Accept More Foreign Visitors; Adapting to Becoming Must-See Location
YAMAGUCHI — The municipal government of Yamaguchi is gearing up to accommodate more international...
June 8, 2024
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Summer Festivals from Around Japan’s Tohoku Region Meet in Sendai; Nebuta Float Displayed on Opening Day
SENDAI — The Tohoku Kizuna Festival, a two-day event where the iconic summer festivals from each ...
June 8, 2024
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