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Japan Tourism / Morioka Bakery Fukudapan Sells 10,000 Koppepan Rolls Daily

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Japan Tourism / Morioka Bakery Fukudapan Sells 10,000 Koppepan Rolls Daily

MORIOKA — When it comes to the cuisine of Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, its three fam...

Sakura Cherry Blossom Sightings in Japan’s Shizuoka Show Signs of Spring Come Early

The Yomiuri ShimbunA warbling white-eye bird perches on a branch of Toi-Zakura at Sumpu Castle Park ...

Winter-only Restaurant in Japan’s Nagano Pref. Serves ‘Dinner Refugees’; JTB Aims to Facilitate Lodging Without Dinner

JTB Corp. has recently launched a winter-only restaurant at a hotel in Hakuba Village, Nagano Pre...

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KUSHIRO, Hokkaido — A sightseeing steam locomotive that runs through the Kushiro Wetland in Hokka...

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Takanawa Gateway Station, built in 2020 as the 30th stop on the JR Yamanote Line, stands as the e...

Snowfall on Kyoto’s Kinkakuji Temple Sets Beautiful Scene, Parts of the Prefecture Accumulate Up to 12 Centimeters

KYOTO — Kinkakuji temple in Kita Ward, Kyoto, was covered with snow on Saturday.
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Japan Tourism / Namase Fuji in Northern Ibaraki Offers Thrilling Ridge Walks, 360-Degree Views Near Fukuroda Falls

DAIGO, Ibaraki — Namase Fuji in northern Ibaraki Prefecture is one of countless “hometown Fujis” ...

Japan’s Tottori Sand Dunes to Be Illuminated with 450,000 LEDs

TOTTORI — An event featuring approximately 450,000 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) illuminating the ...

‘Stove Train’ Services Start in Tsugaru Area of Aomori Pref., Bring Warmth, Smiles to Railway’s Passengers

AOMORI — The Tsugaru Tetsudo railway company in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, started its winte...

Japanese Macaques Enjoy Bathing in Hot Spring in Hokkaido

HAKODATE, Hokkaido – Japanese macaques were seen bathing in a hot spring at Hakodate Tropical Bot...

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TSURUGA, Fukui — The annual “Miraie” illumination event is underway at Kanegasaki Park in Tsuruga...

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Japan Tourism / Morioka Bakery Fukudapan Sells 10,000 Koppepan Rolls Daily

MORIOKA — When it comes to the cuisine of Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, its three fam...

Sakura Cherry Blossom Sightings in Japan’s Shizuoka Show Signs of Spring Come Early

The Yomiuri ShimbunA warbling white-eye bird perches on a branch of Toi-Zakura at Sumpu Castle Park ...

Winter-only Restaurant in Japan’s Nagano Pref. Serves ‘Dinner Refugees’; JTB Aims to Facilitate Lodging Without Dinner

JTB Corp. has recently launched a winter-only restaurant at a hotel in Hakuba Village, Nagano Pre...

Walking through the Changing Seasons in Shinhotaka, Gifu Pref.

At the beginning of November, autumn foliage had just entered the peak of its season in the Okuhi...

Steam Locomotive Through Kushiro Wetland Starts Seasonal Run, Gives Passengers Stunning Midwinter View of Hokkaido

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido — A sightseeing steam locomotive that runs through the Kushiro Wetland in Hokka...

Houses at UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go Illuminated for Event through Feb. 1

Gassho-zukuri houses featuring steeply pitched thatched roofs have begun an illumination event in...

Godzilla Artwork at Japan’s Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Gives Travelers a BIG Welcome

A monumental depiction of Godzilla is surprising travelers at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3 in Ota ...

Cherry Blossoms Expected to Bloom in Tokyo on March 21, Earliest in Japan

Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms are forecast to bloom in Tokyo on March 21, earlier than anywhere e...

Japan Tourism / Takanawa Gateway City’s Towers Redefine Tokyo with Panoramic Viewing Spots, Treat Guests to New Spot to Take in Sights

Takanawa Gateway Station, built in 2020 as the 30th stop on the JR Yamanote Line, stands as the e...

Snowfall on Kyoto’s Kinkakuji Temple Sets Beautiful Scene, Parts of the Prefecture Accumulate Up to 12 Centimeters

KYOTO — Kinkakuji temple in Kita Ward, Kyoto, was covered with snow on Saturday. ...

Japan Tourism / Namase Fuji in Northern Ibaraki Offers Thrilling Ridge Walks, 360-Degree Views Near Fukuroda Falls

DAIGO, Ibaraki — Namase Fuji in northern Ibaraki Prefecture is one of countless “hometown Fujis” ...

Japan’s Tottori Sand Dunes to Be Illuminated with 450,000 LEDs

TOTTORI — An event featuring approximately 450,000 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) illuminating the ...

‘Stove Train’ Services Start in Tsugaru Area of Aomori Pref., Bring Warmth, Smiles to Railway’s Passengers

AOMORI — The Tsugaru Tetsudo railway company in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, started its winte...

Japanese Macaques Enjoy Bathing in Hot Spring in Hokkaido

HAKODATE, Hokkaido – Japanese macaques were seen bathing in a hot spring at Hakodate Tropical Bot...

Fukui: Seaside Park Illuminations Evoke Vast Ocean at Japan’s Historic Tsuruga Port

TSURUGA, Fukui — The annual “Miraie” illumination event is underway at Kanegasaki Park in Tsuruga...

Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Known For Its “Betabumi-Zaka” Super Steep Ramp, Remains Popular Tourist Spot in Japan

Full Moon Event Held Around Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa Station

Fukuoka: Red Trolley Train Runs Through Mountainous Village; Passengers Get Once-in-a-Month Experience

Japan Rice Paddy Art Depicts Scenes from Hollywood Classics; Village Official Hopes to Attract Over 300,000 Visitors

Junglia Okinawa Amusement Park Opens; Aiming to Revitalize Northern Okinawa Island

KYOTO — Kinkakuji temple in Kita Ward, Kyoto, was covered with snow on Saturday.
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