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Statue of Ancient Prince as Child Draped with New Winter Kimono in Nara Pref.
NARA — The statue of a 2-year-old Prince Shotoku, a regent and advocate for Buddhism who lived more ...
November 3, 2023
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Retro Green Color Brought Back for Yakumo Express Trains
TOTTORI — West Japan Railway Co. recently it would bring back the “green Yakumo color” for its 381 s...
October 29, 2023
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Drone Extravaganza
HIMEJI, Hyogo — A drone show was held in Himeji City on Saturday evening, with 300 drones lighting u...
October 29, 2023
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Kumamoto Flower Expo Opens
KUMAMOTO — The Kumamoto Flower Expo 2023, aimed at promoting the attractiveness of Kumamoto’s flower...
October 29, 2023
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Osaka: Sumo-themed Attraction to Open Next Summer
OSAKA — A sumo-themed amusement facility aimed at foreign visitors will open in Minami, Osaka’s ente...
October 28, 2023
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Okayama: Tourists Descend on Candy Megastore
SETOUCHI, Okayama — Throngs of young visitors visit a snack store that is known as “Japan’s No. 1 Da...
October 28, 2023
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Wakayama: Unique Laughter Festival Led by Man in Clown-Like Makeup
HIDAKAGAWA, Wakayama — A unique traditional festival took place in early October at Niu Shrine in Hi...
October 28, 2023
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Ehime: Old Plane Continues to Convey Message of Peace
AINAN, Ehime — The last original Shiden Kai World War II fighter plane in Japan will never fly again...
October 28, 2023
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Nikko’s Autumn Leaves Hit Colorful Peak in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture
A multi-colored patchwork of autumn leaves is pictured from a helicopter flying over Lake Chuzenji i...
October 27, 2023
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‘Princess Mononoke’ Area of Ghibli Park in Central Japan Shown to Press, Set to Open on Wednesday
A press preview of a new area inspired by the animated film “Mononoke Hime” (“Princess Mononoke”) to...
October 26, 2023
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Japanese Paper Umbrellas Illuminate Tokyo Walkway
Illuminated paper umbrellas were put on display Wednesday on a walkway in the Otemachi district of T...
October 25, 2023
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Japan Tourism / Castle in Japan’s Fukushima Pref. Showcases Local Edo-period Artifacts
AIZU-WAKAMATSU, Fukushima — Tsuruga Castle sits on an alluvial fan formed by the Yugawa river in Aiz...
October 25, 2023
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Tokyo’s Sumida Ward Version of Beloved Guidebook Series Features Must-See Spots, Eateries
Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, home to many tourist spots, has recently put out its version of the popular ove...
October 24, 2023
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Magical Illuminations Transform Shiroyone Rice Terraces; Scenic Spot Turned into Nighttime Wonderland
The Aze no Kirameki illumination event began Saturday at the Shiroyone Senmaida rice terraces, a nat...
October 22, 2023
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Fukuoka: Golden Ginkgo Nuts Gleaned at Shrine’s Autumn Event
FUKUOKA — An annual autumn event, harvesting nuts from a large ginkgo tree, was held at Kushida Shri...
October 21, 2023
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