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Annual Awards Laud Travel Destinations for Promoting Diversity, Sustainability
Travel destinations striving to promote DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and sustainability ...
March 7, 2025
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Nagasaki: Former Scottish Trader’s House Decorated with Flowerbed to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Glover Garden Opening
NAGASAKI — The former residence of Scottish trader Thomas Glover (1838-1911) has now been decorat...
March 1, 2025
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Hiroshima: Stationmaster Protects Remote Station Filled with ‘Good Luck’ and ‘Human Connections’
FUCHU, Hiroshima — A single-car KiHa 120 series diesel train traveling on the JR Fukuen Line whis...
March 1, 2025
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Dashi Utilized as Tasty Tourism Resource in Shikabe, Hokkaido; Tours Helping Revitalize Locality
SHIKABE, Hokkaido — The town of Shikabe in Hokkaido has a thriving fishing industry.
...February 23, 2025
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Nara: Temple to Cure Eye Diseases, Cultivate Gratitude; Huge Glasses Frames Among Attractions
TAKATORI, Nara — Walking through the vast areas on the mountainside of Mt. Takatori, you will see...
February 22, 2025
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Plum Blossoms and Paper Umbrellas Shine in Unique Illumination Event in Shizuoka Pref. City; Nearly 100 Paper Lanterns Light Path to Buddhist Temple
FUJI, Shizuoka — People enjoyed looking at plum blossoms and colorful paper umbrellas which were ...
February 20, 2025
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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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