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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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Kumamoto: Students strive for feline well-being on ‘cat island’
KAMI-AMAKUSA, Kumamoto — People in need of “healing” have been flocking to a remote island filled wi...
October 8, 2022
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Fukui: Dinosaur museum takes visitors to prehistoric world
KATSUYAMA, Fukui — What looks like a giant silver egg among deep-green trees is actually the domed b...
October 8, 2022
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Kagawa: Yayoi Kusama pumpkin sculpture back on Naoshima island
An iconic pumpkin sculpture by artist Yayoi Kusama has been re-created after the original was badly ...
October 5, 2022
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Tokyo: Lottery system to see panda twins at Ueno Zoo ends
Ueno Zoo in Tokyo’s Taito Ward began Tuesday allowing visitors to see twin giant panda cubs that wer...
October 5, 2022
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Kyoto: Torii gates lit up at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine
KYOTO — People admire the Senbon Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto. About 200 ando...
October 4, 2022
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Mie: Studio in ‘ninja town’ offers samurai costume experience
IGA, Mie — A studio where you can dress like a samurai and photograph the experience has opened in I...
October 3, 2022
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Okinawa: Lack of successors haunts traditional rituals
OGIMI, Okinawa — Okinawa’s traditional rituals have been handed down since the days of the Ryukyu Ki...
October 3, 2022
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