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Tokyo’s Kabukicho District Gets New Nighttime Attraction
A 48-story commercial complex that includes bars and restaurants that will stay open until dawn open...
April 15, 2023
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Seibu Railway Plans ‘Harry Potter’ Ad-wrapped Train in Theme Park Tie-up
Seibu Railway plans to run a train decorated with characters from the Harry Potter movies ahead of t...
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Ancient Japan Sauna Gaining Popularity among Lovers of High-heat
TAKAMATSU — An ancient stone-built sauna believed to have been constructed in the Nara period (710-7...
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Tokyo Disneyland Operator Eyes Strategy Changes upon 40th Anniversary
In a bid to boost customer satisfaction, Tokyo Disneyland has produced a new version of its daytime ...
April 14, 2023
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Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Fukushima
People stroll beneath cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture, on Wednesday....
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Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine Hosts Riot of Colorful Azaleas
Red and pink azaleas have reached peak bloom at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The annual Bunky...
April 11, 2023
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Cherry Blossoms Lit Up at Peak Bloom in Tokyo Park
Illuminated cherry blossoms are in full bloom at a park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Otaguro Park ha...
April 10, 2023
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Japan Selects 11 ‘Model Tourism Destinations’ to Promote Regional Areas
The Japan Tourism Agency has designated 11 locations across the nation as “model tourism destination...
April 10, 2023
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Bolts of Summery Hand Towel Cloth Dangle, Dry in Sakai
he production of tenugui hand towels for summer is now at its peak at a company in Sakai, Osaka Pref...
April 9, 2023
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Hyogo: Shrine Protects Source of Famed Arima Onsen
KOBE — A faint smell like sulfur wafts in the air as one passes through the torii of Arima Tenjin Sh...
April 9, 2023
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Okinawa’s ‘kitchen’ Reopens after Renovation
NAHA — The refurbished Makishi Public Market, a popular spot dubbed Okinawa’s “kitchen” where variou...
April 9, 2023
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Kumamoto: New Terminal Building Opens
KUMAMOTO — A newly constructed passenger terminal building at Kumamoto Airport has opened, replacing...
April 9, 2023
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Moss Phlox Flowers Bloom as Colorful Carpet in Chiba Pref.
Visitors to the Country Farm Tokyo German Village in Chiba Prefecture stroll by moss phlox flowers o...
April 6, 2023
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Japan shrimp fishermen log 40-ton catches
Crates of sakura-ebi shrimp fill the floor at the season’s first auction of the popular food early W...
April 5, 2023
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Japan Boat Tour Reveals Glowing Mystery of Firefly Squid
TOYAMA — The “mystery of Toyama Bay” stems from its bluish-white glow. To find out what causes this ...
April 5, 2023
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