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Enoshima island makes for a pleasant day trip from Tokyo
Enoshima island, located in the city of Fujisawa in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a spectacular sightseein...
October 24, 2022
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Shiga: Rain greets return of Edo period’s Otsu Festival
OTSU — Even the star of the parade was dressed for the inclement weather. There was no way a downpou...
October 22, 2022
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Ehime: Cycle tour around Shikoku similar to famous 88-temple pilgrimage grows in popularity
MATSUYAMA — A cycling tour of about 1,000 kilometers around the perimeter of Shikoku has been attrac...
October 22, 2022
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Tokyo: Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park
Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park on Thursday night on the first day of “Je...
October 21, 2022
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Tokyo: Train station to get Harry Potter makeover
A Tokyo train station is to be transformed into a gateway for a new Harry Potter theme park schedule...
October 20, 2022
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Tour Kyoto using eco-friendly rental bicycles
KYOTO — In Japan and around the world, Kyoto is seen as the quintessential must-experience travel de...
October 17, 2022
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Tokyo: Tourists flock to Asakusa after easing of border restrictions
Visitors, including overseas tourists, throng the Asakusa district in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday. ...
October 17, 2022
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Kyoto: Classic steam locomotives on display at railway museum
Classic steam locomotives went on display at Kyoto Railway Museum on Friday in an exhibition which w...
October 16, 2022
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Kochi: Light brings life to world from Monet painting
KITAGAWA, Kochi — A garden that looks like a real-life version of the famous “Waterlilies” painting ...
October 16, 2022
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Sea route to get cyclists to Awaji Island tested out in Kobe
KOBE — The city of Kobe experimented with a sea route to get cycling enthusiasts to nearby Awaji Isl...
October 16, 2022
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Hyogo: Adventurers wanted at Dragon Quest Island
AWAJI, Hyogo — What if you could enjoy a “Dragon Quest” adventure in real life? Dragon Quest Island,...
October 15, 2022
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Gifu: 1st Takayama Autumn Festival held since pandemic
The Takayama Autumn Festival, registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, was held in Takay...
October 10, 2022
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Nara: Deer in Nara Park receive seasonal antler trimming
NARA — Deer are having their antlers trimmed at an annual event in Nara this long weekend....
October 9, 2022
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Nagasaki: Fish-shaped bus shelters now Instagram hot spots
SAIKAI, Nagasaki — Fish-shaped bus shelters have begun making waves as cute Instagram-worthy spots o...
October 8, 2022
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Trick or tram
People ride in a tram car with jack-o’-lantern decorations for Halloween in Okayama City on Friday. ...
October 8, 2022
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