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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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Swallows Find Colorful Refuge in Hanging Umbrellas at Golf Course; Japan’s Hyogo Pref. Country Club Finds Unique Solution To Bird Problem
TAMBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — Swallows flitting among colorful umbrellas hung from the eaves of a build...
June 8, 2024
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Saga: South Korean Woman Fascinated by Arita-yaki Ware Opens Gallery
ARITA, Saga — Fascinated by Arita-yaki ware, a South Korean woman has opened a gallery with a cof...
June 8, 2024
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Shimane: Fascinating Folk Music, Traditional Dance; Yasugi-bushi Entertainment Hall Reopens After Renovations
YASUGI, Shimane — The Yasugi-bushi Engei-kan entertainment hall in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, ha...
June 8, 2024
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Blooming Japanese Irises in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward; Special Illumination Event for Two Nights
Japanese irises in full bloom delight visitors in Horikiri Shobu Garden in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo...
June 7, 2024
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Tokyo DisneySea Unveils New Fantasy Springs Area: Expansion Features Attractions Inspired by Popular Animated Films
The new Fantasy Springs area officially opened to the public on Thursday at Tokyo DisneySea in Ur...
June 6, 2024
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura Receives Approval for Withdrawal from Jinja Honcho, Which Oversees Shinto Shrines across Japan, from Kanagawa Pref.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, received Monday approval from Kana...
June 6, 2024
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Train Adorned with ‘Attack on Titan’ Manga Characters Begins Operation in Kyushu; Service to Run Until Late August
OITA — An express train adorned with characters from “Shingeki no Kyojin” (Attack on Titan) began...
June 3, 2024
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Oita: Pair of Armadillos Stroll Around Aquarium to Keep Weight
OITA — A pair of armadillos kept at an aquarium in Oita regularly take walks inside the building,...
June 1, 2024
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Hyogo: Landmark Kobe Port Tower Reopens to Visitors after Major Renovations
KOBE — The landmark Kobe Port Tower has reopened following large-scale renovations.
...June 1, 2024
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Hiroshima: Visitors Flock to Unique Fire Station Designed by Pritzker Winner; All-Glass Building
HIROSHIMA — A unique fire station with a glass exterior in Hiroshima is attracting the attention ...
June 1, 2024
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