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Twin Panda Cubs at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo Getting Too Boisterous, will be Separated into Own Quarters
The twin panda cubs at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo will be going their separate ways.
The male cub X...
April 9, 2024
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Visitors Flock to See One Million Lupin Flowers in Full Bloom on Beach in Kagoshima Pref.
One million lupin flowers are in full bloom on a beach in Kagoshima Prefecture, attracting many v...
April 7, 2024
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Crowdfunding Supports Conservation Efforts at Famous Tokyo Cherry Tree Spot; Chiyoda Ward Sets Up Multiple Plans to Help Maintain Trees
Chidori-ga-fuchi in Chiyoda Ward, one of the most famous spots for viewing cherry blossom trees i...
April 7, 2024
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Lambing Season Begins at Ecological Garden in Hokkaido
Sheep have entered lambing season at Eco-rin Village, an ecology-themed garden in Eniwa, Hokkaido...
April 7, 2024
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Colorful Floats Parade Around National Treasure Inuyama Castle in Inuyama, Aichi Pref.; Inuyama Festival in Full Swing
Colorful floats paraded around Inuyama Castle, one of Japan’s National Treasures, in Inuyama, Aic...
April 7, 2024
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Newly Renovated Thatched-Roof House in Nagano to Open as Hotel; District Hopes to Attract More Tourists with Ongoing Project
NAGANO – An old house with a thatched roof located in the Togakushi district of Nagano City had b...
April 7, 2024
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Yamaguchi: Municipality Launches Loop-Line Taxi Service for Tourists; 10-Van Tours Historical Area
YAMAGUCHI — A sightseeing loop-line taxi began operating in Yamaguchi, which was selected among T...
April 6, 2024
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Oita: Current ‘Face’ on ¥10,000 Banknote to Remain ‘Forever’ at Station
NAKATSU, Oita — A giant mosaic artwork depicting the current ¥10,000 banknote has been unveiled a...
April 6, 2024
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Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Opens ‘Detective Conan’ Attraction
OSAKA — A new theater attraction featuring the popular animation “Detective Conan” has opened at ...
April 6, 2024
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Tokushima: Tanuki-themed Train Station Welcomes Visitors; Locals Band Together for Revitalization Efforts
MIYOSHI, Tokushima — A sightseeing train that runs along the Yoshino River through the mountains ...
April 6, 2024
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Sapporo Beer Unveils New Yebisu Brewery Tokyo at Yebisu Garden Place; Brewery Blends Tradition, Modern Brewing Experience
Beer lovers can now take part in a Yebisu beer experience that opened at Yebisu Garden Place in S...
April 5, 2024
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Aosa Seaweed Ready for Harvest in Fukushima Prefecture City
Underwater racks of aosa seaweed are ready for harvest in the Matsukawaura seashore lake in Soma,...
April 3, 2024
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Sculpting the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route; Snow Removal Work to be Completed for Spring Tourist Season
Snow removal work is underway Saturday on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which winds through t...
March 31, 2024
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Furano Increasingly Becoming the Cool Place to Be for Foreign Skiers; International Visitors Drawn to Powder Snow
FURANO, Hokkaido — Niseko might have been first, but fellow Hokkaido resort area Furano is quickl...
March 31, 2024
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Cherry Blossoms Draw Crowd to Tokyo’s Ueno Park; Viewing Season Kicks Off to Slow Start
People enjoy cherry blossoms while picnicking at Ueno Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday. The...
March 30, 2024
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