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Efforts Underway to Restore Mt. Kinpu Trail
Mt. Kinpu, a 2,599-meter high mountain that straddles Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, is known ...
January 5, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Visiting the Birthplace of Good Luck Daruma Dolls in Takasaki; Traditional, Modern Daruma Available at 100-year-old Store
TAKASAKI, Gunma — A daruma doll is a traditional Japanese craft known as a good luck charm called...
January 3, 2025
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200 Sheep Form Kanji for 2025 Chinese Zodiac Sign at Japan Farm; New Year Event to Take Place Weekends, Holidays through Jan. 26
FUTTSU, Chiba – About 200 sheep were gathered to form the kanji for snake – the Chinese zodiac si...
December 31, 2024
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Massive Snake Statue Ready for New Year; Residents at Tsu Spent 1 Month Creating Symbol of 2025
TSU — A massive statue of a snake — the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025 — has been installed at Tats...
December 31, 2024
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Playing with Light, Shadows at Kochi Castle; Committee Hopes Evening Event will Boost Winter Visitors
KOCHI — An evening event where visitors can have fun with light and shadows is being held at Koch...
December 30, 2024
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Nagasaki: Sightseeing Train to Savor the Seasons: Train Operator’s Elaborate Seasonal Programs Gain Popularity
SASEBO, Nagasaki — A special train is gaining popularity with its elaborate seasonal programs. Th...
December 28, 2024
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Giant Snake Wishing Plaque Installed at Saitama Pref. Shrine; Welcoming New Year Visitors
A large white snake painted on a giant ema wooden wishing plaque is waiting to greet New Year vis...
December 26, 2024
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Tanigawadake Ropeway Changes Its Name to Tanigawadake Joch; Operator to Enhance Services for People to Enjoy Mountain Area on Gunma, Niigata Border
Tanigawadake Ropeway, which is often used by hikers and skiers visiting Mt. Tanigawa located on t...
December 26, 2024
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Karuizawa Skating rink’s ‘Stardust’ Event Brings Fantastic Winter Scene for Visitors; ‘I Enjoyed Skating Surrounded by Shining Lights’
At the outdoor skating rink called “KERA-IKE Ice Rink in the Karuizawa Hoshino area” in the resor...
December 24, 2024
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Awaodori Dance Performed 40 Meters below Ground in Tokyo
The sounds of drums reverberated against the walls of underground stormwater basin on Sunday in T...
December 23, 2024
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Japanese Priests Pound Mochi Rice Cakes in Nikko, Tochigi Pref.; 120kg of Offerings Will Be Made Ahead of New Year
Priests pounded mochi rice cakes in a wooden mortar at Rinnoji Temple in Nikko, Tochigi Prefectur...
December 22, 2024
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Nebuta Float Featuring Santa Claus Attracts Visitors to Aomori Museum
AOMORI — “Nebuta Santa” is attracting visitors to The Nebuta Museum WA-RASSE in Aomori. The ornat...
December 21, 2024
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Seto Ohashi Bridge: Spectacular View from Service Corridor; Views of Sea, Islands, Trains Stun
OKAYAMA — I have crossed the Seto Ohashi Bridge many times for sightseeing and for work as a jour...
December 21, 2024
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Fluffy ‘Wave Flowers’ Denote Winter in Japan’s Noto Region; Noto Quake Shifted Typical Spot to View Phenomenon
SUZU, Ishikawa — A wintry phenomenon called “nami no hana” (literally “wave flowers”) can be seen...
December 20, 2024
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Free Shuttle Bus Hopes to Bring Tourists To City near Hakuba Ski Resort; Service connecting Hakuba to Nearby Omachi City To Start In December
Free shuttle bus services connecting the popular ski resort village of Hakuba and the neighboring...
December 19, 2024
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