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Carpet of Autumn Colors; Yakurai Garden in Northeast Japan Welcomes Fall
Autumn flowers are in full bloom at the Yakurai Garden in Kami, Miyagi Prefecture, turning a hill...
September 6, 2024
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Tokyo Tower Exceeds 190 Million Visitors; Seattle Couple on Honeymoon Break Milestone
Tokyo Tower welcomed its 190 millionth visitor on Wednesday.
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Shine Muscat Grapes Bountifully Harvested in Yamagata Pref.
YAMAGATA — Grapes of the high-quality Shine Muscat variety, which can be eaten with the skin, are...
September 5, 2024
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Traditional Owara Kaze no Bon Festival Begins in Toyama; Elegant Dance Attracts Visitors
TOYAMA – Owara Kaze no Bon, a traditional festival held to pray for a good harvest, began on Sund...
September 2, 2024
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Okayama: Shrine Offers 700 Kinds of Charms, from the Common to the Unique; ‘To Have Charms to Meet Every Visitor’s Wish’
OKAYAMA — Many people in Japan buy charms from a shrine, either for themselves or for someone els...
August 31, 2024
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Long-Lasting Red; 2,500 Sennichiko Amaranth Plants Blanket Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Reddish-purple and pink globe amaranths are at their peak at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens in Chuo W...
August 29, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Roadside Rest Area in Tokyo’s Okutama Area Filled with Fun Things to do for Whole Day; Enjoy Hot Springs, Muscat Ice Cream
I drove a car from Ome, on the outskirts of Tokyo, to Kosuge, a village in eastern Yamanashi Pref...
August 28, 2024
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Giant Mooncake Marks Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Yokohama; Handmade Cake Measures 1 Meter Across, Weighs 60 Kilograms
A giant mooncake measuring about one meter across and weighing around 60 kilograms is on display ...
August 25, 2024
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World Heritage Listing Heavy Influenced by Political, Historical Realities; Sado Gold Mines in Niigata Pref. Are Case in Point
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has decided to add the Sado Island Gold Mines in Sado, Niigata ...
August 25, 2024
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Giant Maze in Corn Field Entertains Visitors in Fukushima
A giant maze has been created in a corn field at Iwase Farm, which straddles Kagamiishi Town and ...
August 25, 2024
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Tottori: Ferry Link to South Korea Resumes Services; Ocean Voyage to Donghae Takes 15 Hours One Way
SAKAIMINATO, Tottori — A cargo and passenger ferry ship connecting Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefectur...
August 24, 2024
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Nighttime Summer Festival to Be Held at Tokyo Museum; 6 Nights of Traditional Fun Include Access to Museum
A traditional Japanese summer will be on offer at the upcoming Night Festival at the Tokyo Nation...
August 24, 2024
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Cave in Fukushima Provides Respite from Lingering Summer Heat; Illuminated to Create Fantastical Atmosphere
People seeking respite from the ongoing sultry weather walk through Abukuma Cave, a tourist spot ...
August 24, 2024
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Osaka: Work to Revive Historical Boat Route from Osaka Expo Site to Kyoto Nears Completion
OSAKA — Work to revive a boat route on the Yodo River in Osaka is progressing to coincide with th...
August 24, 2024
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Kumamoto: Tram Still Running After 100 Years; Having Survived Earthquakes, Budget Shortfalls
KUMAMOTO — The Kumamoto City Tram celebrated its 100th anniversary this month, having survived th...
August 24, 2024
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