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Hyogo: ‘Linguistically Talented’ Sea Lion Gives Birth
TOYOOKA, Hyogo — Aquarium star Hama, known as the most “linguistically advanced” Steller’s sea lion ...
July 29, 2023
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Shimane: Live Burial of Dancing Girl among Castle’s Legends
MATSUE — Bon Odori summer festival dances, held at many places across Japan, do not take place very ...
July 29, 2023
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Sunflowers Carpet Chiba Park
A door frame in the middle of a sunflower field creates a dream-like scene at Akebonoyama Agricultur...
July 25, 2023
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Blue Bees Spotted in Yomiuriland Botanical Garden
Several blue bees have been spotted in Hana Biyori, a botanical garden run by Yomiuriland amusement ...
July 25, 2023
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Locals Climb World Heritage Yakushima Island Mountains to Worship
YAKUSHIMA ISLAND, Kagoshima — Step by step, I walk the mountain path, in gratitude for the natural b...
July 23, 2023
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Japan’s Sacred Mt. Koya to Welcome Wealthy Tourists
WAKAYAMA — A luxury tour focusing on Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, the site of a sacred temple co...
July 23, 2023
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Golden-rayed lilies bloom in Miyagi Prefecture
Golden-rayed lilies blossom in Showa Manyo-no-Mori park in Ohira, Miyagi Prefecture....
July 22, 2023
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Japan Tourism / Exploring the Seto Inland Sea in High-Speed Style
HIROSHIMA — There are many ways to get about and enjoy the Seto Inland Sea, but the Sea Spica, a hig...
July 22, 2023
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Hyogo: Himeji Castle Joins Group with Own LEGO Model
HIMEJI, Hyogo — The majestic Himeji Castle will have its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage...
July 22, 2023
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Geiko, Maiko Entertain Guests at Beer Garden in Kyoto
KYOTO — Geiko and maiko from Kamishichiken, one of Kyoto’s five entertainment districts, are serving...
July 22, 2023
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A Beach Where You Can Swim with Risso’s dolphins in Wakayama Pref.
TAIJI, Wakayama — The Taiji Whale Museum in Wakayama Prefecture started an annual event on Friday in...
July 22, 2023
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Full-scale Yamahoko Parade Makes Comeback in Kyoto Gion Festival
KYOTO (Jiji Press) — A yamahoko float parade was held in Kyoto’s Gion Festival on a full scale on Mo...
July 18, 2023
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Monkeys Given Pool in Oita
Monkeys swim comfortably in a pool at the Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden in Oita. The garden...
July 17, 2023
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Dining, Glamping Complex Boosts Korankei as Aichi Gateway
Korankei in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, is known as the best spot in the prefecture for viewing t...
July 17, 2023
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Fukui: Eco-friendly Pleasure Boat Sets Sail Quietly on Scenic Lakes
MIHAMA, Fukui — An environmentally friendly battery-propelled sightseeing boat recently began operat...
July 15, 2023
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