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Fukuoka: Old Bulwark against Invasion Reborn as Tourist Site
FUKUOKA — The ruins of a bulwark built in the 13th century to protect against Mongol invasions have ...
October 7, 2023
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Lucky Rakes Believed to Bring Good Fortune; Production at Peak Ahead of Tori No Ichi Fairs
An artisan decorates a kumade rake at a workshop in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Production of such decorativ...
October 6, 2023
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Rice Fields Adorned in Golden Hues
Harvested rice dries in the sun at the Owarabi terraced rice fields in Yamanobe, Yamagata Prefecture...
October 5, 2023
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First Snowcap on Mt. Fuji Observed 5 Days Later than Last Year
KOFU — Mt. Fuji was seen snowcapped for the first time this season on Thursday morning, five days la...
October 5, 2023
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Katsushika-Shibamata: Step Into the Retro World of Japanese Movie Series “Otoko wa Tsuraiyo”
Have you ever heard of the movie series “Otoko wa Tsuraiyo” (It’s tough to be a man) featuring a mai...
October 4, 2023
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Stripes of Colorful Cockscomb Flowers Roll across German Theme Park’s Fields in Chiba Pref.
Cockscomb plants bloom at the Country Farm Tokyo German Village theme park in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefe...
October 4, 2023
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‘Visitor Tax’ to Combat Overtourism in Miyajima; Revenue to Improve and Build Island Facilities
HIROSHIMA — A new tourist tax came into effect on Sunday, targeting visitors to Miyajima, an island ...
October 2, 2023
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JR Tadami Line Draws Fans 1-Year After Reopening; Popular Route Partially Closed Since 2011 Torrential Rains
A train crosses Tadamigawa Bridge No. 3 over a Tadami River shrouded in morning mist on Sunday in Mi...
October 2, 2023
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Hokkaido Travel Adventures / Cycling Around Hokkaido’s Tokachi Region Offers Stunning Scenery
The Yomiuri ShimbunParticipants of a cycling tour on a section of the Tokapuchi 400 cycling route en...
October 2, 2023
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Buddhist Statues Return to Newly Refurbished Hall in Todai-ji Temple in Nara Pref.
NARA — The statues of the Four Divine Kings of Buddhism have returned to their original places in To...
October 1, 2023
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Japan Tourism / Enjoy Autumnal Paradise at Foot of Mt. Daisen
One of the largest beech forests in western Japan stands halfway up Mt. Daisen, the highest mountain...
September 30, 2023
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Kumamoto: Temple’s Unique Sauna Brings in Visitors
KUMAMOTO — Amid an unprecedented sauna boom, a mountain temple in Kumamoto is attracting many fans. ...
September 28, 2023
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Wakayama Train Company Releases Calendar of Tama and Other Feline Stationmasters
WAKAYAMA — Wakayama Electric Railway Co. released on Wednesday a desktop calendar for 2024 that cont...
September 28, 2023
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Hand-Painted Clay Bells Produced for Year of the Dragon in Japan
Completed clay bells, hand painted as dragons ahead of the upcoming new year, are lined up at the Mu...
September 28, 2023
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‘Lemon Bright’ Cosmos Flowers Turn Tokyo Park Yellow
Visitors walk through a yellow carpet of flowers at Showa Kinen Park, which straddles the border of ...
September 27, 2023
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