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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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Smartphone App Turns Pictures of Nagoya Castle into 3d Models; History Enthusiasts Experience Landmark in New Way at Tech Event
About 500 history enthusiasts took part in a special event on Sunday at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya C...
November 25, 2025
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Light Up the Dark; Golden Leaves of National Natural Monument Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa Illuminated for Fall
Illuminated golden leaves of the Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa glow in the darkness, captivating...
November 23, 2025
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Autumn Colors Come to Tokoji Temple in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, Delighting Visitors
TANBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — Autumn colors have come to Japanese maple and other trees at Tokoji templ...
November 23, 2025
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1,001 Buddhist Statues Illuminated at Kyoto Temple Hall in Limited-time Event
KYOTO — The Sanjusangendo temple hall in Kyoto was filled with a solemn atmosphere when its 1,001...
November 22, 2025
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Hyogo: Electric Scooter Rental Trialed for Access to Temple on a Hill in Takarazuka
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Electric scooters are being trialed as a method of providing easier access to...
November 22, 2025
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Snowboarders Carve Season’s First Turns in Sapporo, Ski Resort Opens 9 Days Earlier Than Last Year
Snowboarders carve their first turns of the season as the Sapporo Teine ski resort opens for wint...
November 22, 2025
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Kyoto’s Byodoin Temple Illuminated Amid Autumn Leaves; Special Night Visits to Begin Saturday
UJI, Kyoto — The Phoenix Hall and the autumn leaves will be lit up and create a fantastical sight...
November 21, 2025
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Walls of Autumn Color Line Chomon-Kyo Gorge in Yamaguchi Pref.
Green has given way to various hues of yellow and red along Chomon-kyo gorge, a nationally design...
November 19, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Reaches Peak Season at Korankei in Aichi Prefecture
TOYOTA, Aichi - Autumn foliage has reached its peak season at Korankei in Toyota, Aichi Prefectur...
November 18, 2025
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Snow Protection Work Begins for Trees in Edo-Period Oyakuen Garden in Fukushima Pref.
AIZUWAKAMATSU, Fukushima — Preparations for the snow season began on Monday at Oyakuen garden in ...
November 18, 2025
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Tokyo’s Seasonal Illumination in Ginza Begins
The Ginza clock tower glows green over Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday as the district’s seasonal i...
November 16, 2025
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Autumn Foliage at Nata Temple in Ishikawa Prefecture Now at Its Peak
KOMATSU, Ishikawa — The autumn leaves have reached their peak at Nata Temple in the city of Komat...
November 16, 2025
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Autumn Leaves at Peak at Famous Temple in Japan’s Ishikawa Pref., Drawing Crowds of Keen Viewers
KANAZAWA – Autumn leaves are at their peak at Natadera Temple in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, a ...
November 14, 2025
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