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Violet Blue Flowers of Rare Mizu-aoi Plant Bloom in Ishikawa Park
Violet blue flowers of mizu-aoi plants bloom in the south garden of Kibagata Park in Komatsu, Ish...
September 23, 2024
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View of Mt. Fuji Utilized to Revitalize Abandoning Shopping Street in Yamanashi Pref.; While Preserving Retro Atmosphere
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — A local government in Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a new subsidy sy...
September 22, 2024
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Hikers Disregarding Etiquette Harm Flora, Fauna in National Park; Environment Ministry Calls for Rules to be Followed
TOYAMA — Hikers disregarding trail etiquette abound in and around Murodo, the central hub of the ...
September 21, 2024
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Say Yellow to Autumn; Midagahara Marsh, Mt. Gassan, Turns Yellow as Autumn Approaches
Golden autumn foliage surrounds Midagahara Marsh’s small ponds at the 8th station of Mt. Gassan, ...
September 21, 2024
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Kyoto: Rabbit Shrine Hopping with Cute Cosmopolitan Charm
KYOTO — After entering the grounds of Higashi-Tenno Okazaki Shrine through the torii gate and wal...
September 21, 2024
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Cockscomb Plants in Full Bloom at Park in Japan’s Saitama Pref.; Flowers Expected to be in Bloom Through Early Oct.
Approximately 800,000 cockscomb plants are in bloom at the Musashi-Kyuryo National Government Par...
September 17, 2024
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A Robot from a Popular Anime Franchise is Ready for Fans to Operate; Tokyo-Based Startup Builds Real-Life Ingram from Patlabor
Boldly climb into a robot, skillfully maneuver it, and defeat a villain. Who didn’t dream of doin...
September 15, 2024
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Osaka’s Need for Speed; Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Begins with Giant Floats Racing Through Town
A giant Danjiri float makes a turn in Kishiwada, Osaka Pref., on Saturday, at the annual Kishiwad...
September 14, 2024
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Large Fountain Reaching 150 Meters to be Built in Tokyo Bay; Fountain to Have Cherry Tree Motif
One of the largest fountains in the world will be built by the Tokyo metropolitan government at O...
September 14, 2024
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Hiroshima: Feline Stationmasters Bring in Business to Struggling Railway; Station Sees Over 5,000 Visitors in 6 Months
HIROSHIMA — Six months have passed since two cats were appointed as the stationmaster and deputy ...
September 14, 2024
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Bright Yellow Flowers Blossom at Japan Park in Western Tokyo; Lemon Buds Give Appearance of Big Yellow Carpet
A visitor walks through blossoming lemon-bright flowers at Showa Kinen Park in western Tokyo on T...
September 11, 2024
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Newborn Capybaras Become Instant Stars at Japan’s Izu Animal Kingdom; Shizuoka Pref. Zoo Also Recently Welcomed Baby Meerkat
Two baby capybaras born at Izu Animal Kingdom, a zoo in Higashi Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, are gai...
September 11, 2024
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Climbing Without Barriers at Nobaria; New Inclusive Sport Climbing Facility in Yamagata Pref. is Among Japan’s Largest
Nobaria, an inclusive sport climbing facility which includes people with disabilities among its s...
September 10, 2024
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Women Embark on Ancient Yamabushi Mountain Priest Training in Yamagata Pref.; Participants Train by Running Through Woods, Meditating Under Waterfalls
TSURUOKA, Yamagata — A group of women began yamabushi mountain priest training, which includes me...
September 7, 2024
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Shiga: Taking A 50-km Ride on Scenic Lake Biwa Cycling Route
OTSU — Cycling around Lake Biwa has become such a popular outdoor activity in Shiga Prefecture th...
September 7, 2024
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