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Autonomous Passenger Ship Connects Mainland with Remote Island in Seto Inland Sea; World’s 1st Commercially Operated Autonomous Vessel
OKAYAMA — A passenger ship equipped with an autonomous navigation system has begun sailing betwee...
January 1, 2026
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Sapporo’s Nijo Market Bustles with Foreign Tourists, Shoppers Buying Crabs, Salmon, Scallops
Nijo Market in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, bustled on Tuesday with customers shopping for New Year’s ingr...
December 31, 2025
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Crocodiles, Alligators in Japan Garden Get Scrubbed Clean; Year-end Cleanup Comes to Japan’s Reptiles
SHIZUOKA – Crocodiles and alligators were recently scrubbed with deck brushes by keepers at Ataga...
December 30, 2025
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Buddhist Monks Ring in New Year at Chion-in in Kyoto; Massive Bells Struck with Full Force to Ward off Evil Desires
A Buddhist monk in a horizontal position strikes a bell with all his might at Chion-in temple in ...
December 28, 2025
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Arrival of Migratory White-Fronted Geese at Peak at Izunuma Pond, Miyagi Pref.; 100,000 Birds Spotted This Season
White-fronted geese fly above Lake Izunuma, which straddles the cities of Kurihara and Tome in Mi...
December 23, 2025
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Santa Claus Delivers Christmas Presents to Penguins at Aquarium in Japan’s Nagasaki Prefecture
NAGASAKI — An event where Santa Claus presented Christmas presents to penguins was held at the Na...
December 21, 2025
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Steam Fog Observed at Kushiro Port, Hokkaido, as Area Logs Lowest Temperature of Winter So Far
Steam fog creates a fantastic scene at Kushiro Port in Kushiro, Hokkaido, early Friday morning, w...
December 20, 2025
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Colorful New Year Lucky Charm Production Reaches Peak in Shizuoka Pref. as Year-End Approaches
ATAMI, Shizuoka – Production of mayudama cocoon balls is reaching its peak at Kikinomiya Shrine i...
December 20, 2025
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Osaka: Sightseeing Balloon Flights Bring Tourists to Kofun Burial Mound City of Sakai
SAKAI — Sightseeing balloon flights offering aerial views of ancient burial mounds, called kofun ...
December 20, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Namase Fuji in Northern Ibaraki Offers Thrilling Ridge Walks, 360-Degree Views Near Fukuroda Falls
DAIGO, Ibaraki — Namase Fuji in northern Ibaraki Prefecture is one of countless “hometown Fujis” ...
December 19, 2025
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Snowy Red Brick Office Garden in Hokkaido Illuminated with Millions of Lights, Event to Continue through March
About 25,000 blue LED lights illuminate the snow-covered front garden of the former Hokkaido Gove...
December 18, 2025
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Village Near Mt. Fuji, Lake Yamanaka Aims to Draw More Visitors with Hot Air Balloon Rides
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — Events are being held in the village of Yamanakako, Yamanashi Prefecture...
December 18, 2025
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Monkeys Getting Toasty at the Japan Monkey Centre, Enjoying Annual Winter Solstice Event in Inuyama, Aichi Pref.
Yakushima macaques gather around a specially prepared fire to warm themselves at the Japan Monkey...
December 18, 2025
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‘Penguin Walk’ Begins at Hokkaido’s Asahiyama Zoo, Held Twice Daily through March
Penguin walks, a winter tradition at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, began on Thursday.
...December 18, 2025
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Beppu, Yufuin Team Up to Create World’s Top Onsen Area; Rival Cities Will Cooperate to Boost Guest Spending, Increase Kyushu Tourism
OITA - Two cities in Oita Prefecture known for their onsen hot spring resorts have agreed to form...
December 18, 2025
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