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Cat Bus, Popular Character from Hayao Miyazaki’s Totoro Movie, to Appear at a Theme Park in Aichi Pref. Next Month
NAGAKUTE, Aichi — An electric vehicle modeled after Cat Bus, who appears in Hayao Miyazaki’s film...
February 28, 2024
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Iconic Early-Blooming Sakura Cherry Blossom Tree in Tottori Town Reaches Full Bloom
An early-blooming cherry blossom tree is seen in full bloom near the Hiokidani community center in T...
February 24, 2024
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Hiroshima: Submarine-Themed Guesthouse Opens in Kure; Guests Can Stay in Rooms Modelled After Actual Submarines
KURE, Hiroshima — A guesthouse designed to make guests feel like they are staying on a submarine ope...
February 17, 2024
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Ehime: Ozu Castle’s Exclusive Overnight Stay Experience Draws Visitors; Lodging Costs ¥1.1 Mil. Per Night
OZU, Ehime — A growing number of people are visiting Ozu Castle in Ozu, Ehime Prefecture due to its ...
February 17, 2024
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Nara: Deer Cracker-Throwing Contest Delights Deers
NARA — A cracker-throwing contest featuring some unique rules and four-legged obstacles was held on ...
February 16, 2024
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Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossom Trees Adorn Riverbanks in Shizuoka Town; Blossoms Bloomed 5 Days Earlier than Last Year in Japan
About 850 Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom trees are already in bloom along the Kawazu River in Kawazu, ...
February 14, 2024
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Frozen Waterfalls Fascinate Drivers Along Oirase Gorge in Aomori Pref.; Warm Weather Delayed Icicle Formation
TOWADA, Aomori — Frozen waterfalls are at their peak along the Oirase Stream in Towada, Aomori Prefe...
February 12, 2024
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Village Made of Snow, Ice on Lake Shikaribetsu in Hokkaido Offers Experience of Frozen World
An event called Shikaribetsuko Kotan is underway in Shikaoi, Hokkaido, featuring a frigid village ma...
February 11, 2024
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Fukuoka Castle to Come to Life Lit Up in 7 Different Colors
FUKUOKA — An event will revive a castle keep at the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and illuminate it in sev...
February 10, 2024
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Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Illuminated Green, Yellow for Peace; Noto Quake Victims Kept in Mind
Nagano Tomyo Festival, which illuminates Zenkoji temple in Nagano City, started on Friday. This year...
February 10, 2024
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Tottori: Sanin Region’s First Railroad Marks 100 Years Since Opening; Passenger Cars on Display
YONAGO, Tottori — Hosshoji Densha, the first railroad in the Sanin region, was launched a century ag...
February 10, 2024
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival Kicks off in Full-Scale Event for First Time in Four Years; 29th Edition of Event Features 15,000 Chinese-Style Lanterns
NAGASAKI — The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, which celebrates the Lunar New Year, kicked off in Nagasak...
February 10, 2024
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Berry Picking and Japanese Sweets of Fresh, Juicy Local Strawberries Offered in Izunokuni, Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — Strawberry picking season has begun in Izunokuni, one of the biggest productio...
February 8, 2024
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Sapporo Snow Festival Delights Visitors with Huge Sculptures, Projection Mapping After Dark
People photograph a snow sculpture of Sapporo Station lit with projection mapping at the 74th Sappor...
February 5, 2024
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Ehime:Sasage Island along Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Accessible Only during Low Tide
IMABARI, Ehime — Located about 180 meters northeast off Hakata Island along the Shimanami Kaido, whi...
February 3, 2024
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