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Nara’s Kofukuji Pagoda to Undergo 1st Major Repairs in 120 Years; Unable to See Japan’s World Heritage Site Until 2031
NARA — Preparations are underway for the first major repairs in about 120 years of the five-story...
July 5, 2024
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Kyoto: Beer Garden Opens at Kamishichiken; Yukata-Clad Maiko, Geiko Serve Visitors
KYOTO - Kaburenjo’s annual summer beer garden has kicked off in the Kamishichiken district in Kyo...
July 5, 2024
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Asian Lizard’s Tails Currently in Full Bloom at Kyoto Temple Until Mid-July
Asian lizard’s tails, a perennial herb, are at their peak at Ryosoku temple in Higashiyama Ward, ...
July 4, 2024
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Mt. Fuji Starts 1st Official Climbing Season Since Introduction of Overcrowding Measures with Poor Weather
A family of climbers appears disappointed as they could not see the sunrise due to poor weather c...
July 1, 2024
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Umbrella Sky Event Dazzles Visitors with 740 Colorful Umbrellas at Inawashiro Herb Garden in Fukushima Pref.
Two people stand in the venue of the Umbrella Sky event, where about 740 colorful umbrellas are d...
June 30, 2024
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‘Buff’ Kangaroo Moves to Ishikawa Zoo from Kochi; Breeding, Exhibition Planned for Him
KANAZAWA — A 6-year-old “buff” kangaroo has been transferred to Ishikawa Zoo from Kochi Prefectur...
June 30, 2024
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Sapporo Event Showcases Large, Intricate Designs Made Using Flower Petals, Sand; Creations Feature Crane, Chrysanthemum Motifs
Flower petals, sand and other natural materials were used to create intricate designs at the Sapp...
June 29, 2024
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Heritage Council Releases Mt. Fuji Anti-Crowding Measures; Video, Congestion Forecast Expected To Limit Climber Numbers
In advance of this year’s opening of Mt. Fuji, The Fujisan World Cultural Heritage Council, forme...
June 29, 2024
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Explore Ehime’s Hidden Gems: Ride ‘The Slowest Shinkansen’ That Runs Through Tranquil Landscape
MATSUNO, Ehime — A special conductorless diesel train, uniquely modeled to look like the first-ge...
June 29, 2024
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Hyogo: Orca Show Draws Visitors; New Aquarium Opens in Kobe
KOBE — Visitors shouted for joy at orca performances at Kobe Suma Sea World, which opened in Suma...
June 29, 2024
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Lawson Asks 4 Travel Agencies to Remove its 2 Stores from Tours in Yamanashi Pref.; Removal Comes After Problem of Mt. Fuji View Overtourism
Lawson Inc. confirmed that some bus tours have stopped visiting its convenience stores near Kawag...
June 25, 2024
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Kochi: Popular Creepy Characters Sing, Dance for Disaster Prevention
KOCHI — Harima and Yabashi, mascot characters that promote the famous Harimaya Bridge in Kochi, f...
June 22, 2024
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Kyoto: City Govt. Plans Trial Project to Allow View of Gion Festival Procession from Rooftop; Trial Limited to 100 Applicants
KYOTO - A trial project allowing visitors to watch a festival procession from a rooftop garden wi...
June 21, 2024
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Worshippers Purify in Seawater at Summer Solstice Festival in Mie; Early Morning Ritual Attended by About 200 People
ISE, Mie - Worshippers wearing white costumes purify themselves in the sea during the summer sols...
June 21, 2024
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Godzilla, Nagoya Tower to Celebrate Joint 70th Anniversary
NAGOYA — A Godzilla monument came to Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower in Nagoya on Wednesday ahea...
June 20, 2024
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