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Breakfast Cruise to Start on Japan’s Scenic Tadami River
KANEYAMA, Fukushima — A popular cruise that takes in the lush scenery of the Tadami River ravine in ...
May 28, 2023
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Hyogo: UNESCO geopark tells of ‘global-scale’ drama
SHINONSEN, Hyogo — Steep cliffs and other geological formations are helping unlock the secrets of th...
May 27, 2023
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Miyajima Bustles with Tourists after G7 Entry Restrictions Lifted
HIROSHIMA — Miyajima Island, home to World Heritage site Itsukushima Shine, was crowded with tourist...
May 21, 2023
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Hyogo: 2 Restaurant Facilities Open Up Shop on Awaji Island West Coast
AWAJI, Hyogo — Two facilities for visitors to enjoy delicious meals have opened on the west coast of...
May 20, 2023
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Shimane: Old Merchant House Renovated to Library
ODA, Shimane — A former merchant’s house on the main street of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its ...
May 20, 2023
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Kumamoto: Giant Kumamon Statue Shows Mask-Free Smile
KUMAMOTO — Visitors can now see a giant statue of Kumamoto Prefecture’s official mascot without his ...
May 20, 2023
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Kyoto: Refresh Yourself in Low Mountain Rich in History
KYOTO — Tourists visiting Kyoto have quite a number of hills and small mountains to choose from that...
May 20, 2023
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Fukushima Ramen Shop Yamatonbi Pops Up in Tokyo
The Fukushima Prefecture-based ramen shop Yamatonbi is currently serving ramen for a limited time at...
May 17, 2023
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Japanese Seaside Town Strives to Stay Small, Charming
MANAZURU, Kanagawa — Manazuru, a port town in Kanagawa Prefecture’s southwest, is known as a “town o...
May 17, 2023
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3.5 Mil. Rapeseed Flowers Bloom in Fukushima Pref.
KITAKATA, Fukushima — Around 3.5 million rapeseed flowers have reached peak bloom at the Sannokura P...
May 15, 2023
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Shimane: Onsen Makes ‘moist Skin’ Pitch to Young Women
HAMADA, Shimane — A group of ryokan Japanese inns in a hot spring resort, which ranks high for the q...
May 13, 2023
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Wakayama: Supernatural Tragedy Reenacted
HIDAKAGAWA, Wakayama — A memorial ritual was held recently at Dojoji temple in Hidakagawa, Wakayama ...
May 13, 2023
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Hyogo: Day Trippers Enjoy Taste of Long-Established Inn
TOYOOKA, Hyogo — A restaurant serving full course meals recently opened at a long-established ryokan...
May 12, 2023
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Shining Hikarimo Algae at its Best in Tokyo
Golden-red hikarimo, a type of algae, is at its best at Saneatsu Park in Chofu, Tokyo, and will be v...
May 10, 2023
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Jersey Cows Begin Grazing on Hiruzen Plateau in Japan
MANIWA, Okayama — Jersey cows have started grazing at a ranch on Hiruzen Jersey Land, a leisure faci...
May 8, 2023
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