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Toyota, Honda to Exhibit 2 Pokémon Models at Japan Mobility Show from Late October
Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. will exhibit two models that re-create characters from the...
September 10, 2025
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Eat Grapes Fresh from Vine at Herbworld Akita, a Free-to-Enter Garden with about 20 Varieties Available for Picking
Visitors enjoy autumn’s bounty through grape picking at Herbworld Akita in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefe...
September 9, 2025
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Salvia, Marigold, Other Flowers in Full Bloom at Hokkaido’s Hilly Garden
Salvia, marigold and other flowers are in full bloom at 14-hectare hilly gardens of Shikisai-no-o...
September 9, 2025
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Illumination Event Lights Up Slopes at Resort in Japan’s Fukushima Pref., Featuring Over 600,000 LED Lights
NIHONMATSU, Fukushima — Colorful illuminations are lighting up the slopes of Adatara Resort in Ni...
September 9, 2025
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Huge Gundam Head on Display at New Plastic Model Museum, Visitors Can Try Designing Models Themselves
SHIZUOKA — A new plastic model museum, featuring large Gundam model head parts on a runner, has o...
September 7, 2025
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Kochi: Visitors Flock to Limestone Cave to Cool Off from Intense Summer Heat, Explore Underground Depths
KAMI, Kochi — Tourists are flocking to Ryugado Cave in Kami, Kochi Prefecture, for a cool respite...
September 6, 2025
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Owara Kaze No Bon Festival Kicks off in Toyama; Dancers, Players of Shamisen Lutes, Chinese Fiddles Parade through City
TOYAMA — The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival, a traditional event praying for abundant harvests, kicke...
September 2, 2025
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3,000 Goldfish Reel in Visitors at Art Aquarium, Please Eyes in Beautifully Illuminated Tanks
Goldfish swim in beautifully illuminated tanks as sound plays in the background, captivating visi...
August 31, 2025
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Event Showcasing Wajima Lacquerware to Be Held in Tokyo in Sept. Featuring Artisans Working to Revive Traditional Craft
An event showcasing and selling Wajima lacquerware will be held at a bookstore in Tokyo next mont...
August 26, 2025
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‘Humorous’ Glimpse into Hell on Display at Museum Exhibition in Nagano Prefecture
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — The Matsumoto City Museum in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is holding a speci...
August 25, 2025
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Kyushu: Full Steam Ahead for Luxury Train Serving Gourmet Meals, Operating between Hakata, Yufuin
YUFU, Oita — A resplendent gold-colored luxury train that serves gourmet meals to passengers as i...
August 23, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Experience ‘Total Hospitality’ at Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka in Yamanashi Pref.; Relax and Let Daily Stress Melt Away
Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka is an all-inclusive hotel at an elevation of 992 meters surrounded by ric...
August 20, 2025
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UNESCO-Recognized Nishimonai Bon Odori Dance Ritual Starts in Akita Prefecture
AKITA — The Nishimonai Bon Odori dance ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible...
August 17, 2025
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Traditional Japanese Lanterns On Display at Tokyo Event; Colored Lights Synced to Music Entertain Visitors Daily
A wide array of traditional Japanese lanterns are on display at the KITTE Marunouchi commercial f...
August 14, 2025
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Gujo Odori Festival Kicks Off 4 Days of All-Night Dancing with Yukata-Clad Dancers in Gifu Pref.
GUJO, Gifu — The Tetsuya Odori dance event began on Wednesday in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, as part o...
August 14, 2025
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