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Kumamoto: Students develop app to tour earthquake areas via ‘One Piece’ characters
KUMAMOTO — Six university students have developed a smartphone app that allows people to tour areas ...
December 12, 2022
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Baby giant anteater born in Tokyo
A baby giant anteater hugs its mother’s back at Edogawa Ward’s Shizen Zoo on Tuesday. The baby was b...
December 10, 2022
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Gundam flags, posters celebrate abundance of animation studios in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward
Flags and posters for the Gundam series of TV anime are on display around Ogikubo Station in Suginam...
December 10, 2022
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‘Blue Grotto’ illumination event returns to Shibuya
People walk down a tree-lined street illuminated by about 600,000 blue LEDs during an event in Shibu...
December 9, 2022
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Geisha watch kabuki in masks for annual outing
Geiko and maiko in face masks pass the time in their sajiki box seats before the start of a kabuki s...
December 6, 2022
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Chichibu crowds captivated by fireworks, parade
SAITAMA — Some 5,000 fireworks brightened the night sky over elaborate floats during a night festiva...
December 4, 2022
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Fukuoka: Straw T. rex thrills park visitors
CHIKUZEN, Fukuoka — A massive scarecrow in the shape of a Tyrannosaurus rex is delighting visitors t...
December 3, 2022
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Osaka: Ancient tombs laid foundation for bike industry
SAKAI — Sakai, the second-largest city in Osaka Prefecture, is known as “the city of bicycles” becau...
December 3, 2022
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Bamboo lights brighten Tokyo shrine with vibrant colors
A cozy, centuries-old shrine tucked in a tranquil residential area near bustling tourist hot spots i...
December 2, 2022
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Morning sightseers fueling rebound in Kyoto tourism
KYOTO — Tourists keen to visit Kyoto attractions but equally keen to avoid big crowds are increasing...
November 27, 2022
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Okayama Castle reopens after major renovations
OKAYAMA — Okayama Castle reopened on Nov. 3 after extensive renovations. The castle was built in 15...
November 26, 2022
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Japan’s oldest steam locomotive celebrates 100 years old anniversary
KUMAMOTO — The oldest steam locomotive still operating in Japan celebrated its 100 year anniversary ...
November 20, 2022
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USJ to introduce ‘Detective Conan’ and ‘Monster Hunter’ attractions
The operator of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka City announced Thursday that it will introduce attr...
November 20, 2022
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Hasedera temple hosts illumination event
KAMAKURA, Kanagawa — An illumination event has kicked off at Hasedera temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa P...
November 20, 2022
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Hokkaido: Glittering corridor of lights cheer tourists
TOYAKO, Hokkaido - Tourists arriving at Toyako Onsen in Hokkaido are enjoying the warm welcome of an...
November 19, 2022
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