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Wakayama: Sightseeing Boat Tour of Gorge Begins; Showcasing Steep Cliffs and Oddly Shaped Rocks
SHINGU, Wakayama — A sightseeing boat tour of Dorokyo Gorge, a national scenic spot that straddle...
March 30, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Experience Papermaking World with Ancient Atmosphere Now Accessible via Shinkansen
ECHIZEN, Fukui — A new station located in the middle of rice paddies has opened on the Hokuriku S...
March 30, 2024
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Festive Carp Streamers Bring Springtime Color to Gunma Prefecture
Carp streamers float on the wind in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Ahead of Children’s Day on May...
March 30, 2024
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Scenic Train Emerges from Hibernation; First Service Filled with Foreign Tourists
KYOTO — The Sagano Romantic Train, a train that runs through Kyoto’s Arashiyama district and alon...
March 30, 2024
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Hiroshima: Okonomiyaki Experience Facility Brings in 50,000 Visitors; Offers Instruction, Diverse Palate Options
HIROSHIMA — More than 50,000 people have visited Okosta, a facility where guests can get first-ha...
March 30, 2024
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Tokyo Cherry Trees Declared to Be in Bloom; Someiyoshino Sakura Blossom 15 Days Later than Last Year
Someiyoshino cherry trees are blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Friday...
March 29, 2024
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Japan’s Towada-Hachimantai National Park Chosen as ‘Tourism Resource’ to Attract High Quality Hotels
The Environment Ministry has selected Towada-Hachimantai National Park’s Lake Towada area as a m...
March 25, 2024
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Tottori Sand Sculptures to Depict History, Culture of France; Exhibition’s Theme Chosen in Honor of Paris Games
TOTTORI – Twenty artists from 12 countries are working to finish sand sculptures for an exhibitio...
March 24, 2024
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Ehime: Dogo Onsen Honkan to Raise Bathing Fees in Effort to Preserve Treasure of Matsuyama
MATSUYAMA — Dogo Onsen, a popular bathhouse in Matsuyama which is said to be the oldest hot sprin...
March 23, 2024
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Fire Ritual at Aso Shrine in Kumamoto Pref. Allows Outside Participants for 1st Time in 5 Years
People drew fiery rings in the darkness, swinging burning bundles of rice straw during a ritual h...
March 23, 2024
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Ehime Prefecture Aiming to Host World Cycling Event in 2027; Highlighting Shimanami Kaido and Safety Measures
MATSUYAMA — The Setouchi Shimanami Kaido cycling road, which connects Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, ...
March 21, 2024
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Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku Region Featured by The Times; British Newspaper Chooses Trail as Part of 14 Best Places to Visit in Japan
The Michinoku Coastal Trail has been featured in The Times, a British newspaper, in its article o...
March 21, 2024
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5th Anniversary of Michinoku Coastal Trail; Walking Events Across 4 Prefectures
The Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will organize walking events at various loc...
March 20, 2024
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Ghibli Park Unveils Enchanting New ‘Valley of Witches’ Area; Completing Its Five-Area Fantasy World
NAGAKUTE, Aichi — Ghibli Park, a theme park that showcases the world of Studio Ghibli’s works, op...
March 16, 2024
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2024 JAPAN TRAVEL AWARDS / Travel Destinations Honored for Promoting Diversity, Sustainability
Travel destinations working to promote DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and sustainable tour...
March 15, 2024
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