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Night Festival Near Tokyo Wows with Floats, Fireworks
Fireworks erupt in the night sky, illuminating two massive floats hung with lanterns during a cro...
December 4, 2025
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Dragons, Deities Glow Each Night at Sensoji Temple Event Until Sunday
Vivid projections of images of Nio guardian deities and dragons are seen at Sensoji temple in Tai...
December 3, 2025
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Strawng Horse Brings in Tourists to City in Gunma Pref.
A giant straw horse — next year’s Chinese zodiac animal — is attracting tourists at Takuminosato,...
December 3, 2025
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Geiko, Maiko Visit Kyoto’s Minamiza Theater for Kabuki Performance, Members Watch to Improve Their Skills on Stage
Geiko and maiko visit the Minamiza theater in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, on Tuesday to watch the ka...
December 2, 2025
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‘Stove Train’ Services Start in Tsugaru Area of Aomori Pref., Bring Warmth, Smiles to Railway’s Passengers
AOMORI — The Tsugaru Tetsudo railway company in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, started its winte...
December 2, 2025
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Heart-Shaped Ginkgo Tree Illuminated for Year-End in Japan’s Nagasaki Pref.
A heart-shaped ginkgo tree in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, is holding its year-end illumination ...
December 2, 2025
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Japanese Macaques Enjoy Bathing in Hot Spring in Hokkaido
HAKODATE, Hokkaido – Japanese macaques were seen bathing in a hot spring at Hakodate Tropical Bot...
December 1, 2025
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Roll out the Yellow Carpet of Ginkgo Leaves at Otte Jinja Shrine in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo
TANBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — The grounds of Otte Jinja shrine in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, are...
November 30, 2025
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Imperial Palace’s Inui-dori Street Opens to Public for Autumn Foliage in Central Tokyo
The Imperial Palace’s Inui-dori street was opened to the public from Saturday. The annual event g...
November 29, 2025
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Fukui: Seaside Park Illuminations Evoke Vast Ocean at Japan’s Historic Tsuruga Port
TSURUGA, Fukui — The annual “Miraie” illumination event is underway at Kanegasaki Park in Tsuruga...
November 29, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Surrounds Visitors to Tokyo’s Showa Kinen Park
Autumn foliage is at its peak at Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa and Akishima, Tokyo.
...November 28, 2025
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Steam Train with Year of the Horse Decoration Kicks off Holiday Run, Set to Operate for 6 Days Only
SHIZUOKA — The Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture launched a seasonal steam locomotive train s...
November 28, 2025
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Milky Way Comes to Earth in LED Form at Massive Illumination Event in Nagano Pref.
Stars, spaceships and galaxies are depicted by 560,000 LED lights in the illumination event “All ...
November 28, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Boxed Meals and Stargazing: A Scenic Journey on the Koumi Line
The Koumi Line is a railway that runs through the part of Nagano Prefecture where I spent my chil...
November 28, 2025
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Temple Illuminated in Blue, Contrasts with Autumn Foliage at Shoren-In Temple in Kyoto Offering Visitors Peaceful Moment
A special illumination is being held during the night at Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto. The temple is...
November 26, 2025
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