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Corydalis Ambigua, Dogtooth Violets in Full Bloom in Hokkaido Town; Bunny-like Eurasian Red Squirrels Make Appearance
SAPPORO — Corydalis ambigua and dogtooth violet flowers are now in full bloom at Urausu Shrine in...
April 27, 2025
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Wisteria in Full Bloom at Tokyo’s Kameido Tenjin Shrine; Tourists, Worshippers Mesmerized by Flowers
Wisteria flowers are in full bloom at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Koto Ward, Tokyo, attracting large...
April 27, 2025
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Lavish Floats Herald Arrival of Spring in Iwate City; Traditional Event Offers Prayers for Fire Prevention
Lavish floats carrying girls in kimono and musicians playing flutes, taiko drums and shamisen par...
April 27, 2025
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Osaka: Newly Renovated City Office Observation Deck Reveals 360-Degree View of Sakai; Visitors Can View Ancient Tombs
SAKAI — A 360-degree panoramic view of Sakai can now be seen from the newly renovated observation...
April 26, 2025
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Kagoshima: New Cow for Sightseeing Cart Tour of Samurai Residences Makes Debut
IZUMI, Kagoshima — The seventh cow to pull a sightseeing cart in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, whi...
April 26, 2025
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2025 Osaka Expo: Palestine Pavilion Completes Exhibit Lineup; Items Held in Israel for Extended Period
The Palestine Pavilion of the Expo, which did not have all of its exhibits on display, received i...
April 24, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka : Expo Reaches 1 Mil. Visitors; Commemorative Ceremony Held
Visitors to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, which started on April 13, reached the one million mark, ...
April 24, 2025
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Japan’s Tonami Tulip Fair in Toyama Pref. Kicks Off Showcasing 3 Mil. Tulips; Event Runs through May 5 at Tonami Tulip Park
TOYAMA — The 2025 Tonami Tulip Fair kicked off Tuesday in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, showcasing 3...
April 22, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Illuminated in Evening Attract Tourists to Hirosaki Park in Aomori Pref.
HIROSAKI, Aomori — Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefect...
April 22, 2025
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Taiko Drummers Give Exciting Performance at Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine as Azalea Festival Continues through End of April; Next Taiko Performance on April 26
A group of taiko drummers gave a powerful performance on Saturday at Nezu Shrine, where the famou...
April 22, 2025
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Nemophila: Sea of Blue Flowers Flows Seamlessly into Blue Spring Sky in Ibaraki Pref.
MITO — A carpet of pale blue nemophila flowers has reached peak bloom, delighting visitors to the...
April 21, 2025
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Cherry Blossom Event held in Gappo Park in Japan’s Aomori
AOMORI — An event celebrating the blossoming of cherry trees is being held at Gappo Park in Aomor...
April 21, 2025
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Kagawa: Renovation of Kyukamura Resort Enhances Panoramic Views of Seto Inland Sea; Preparing for Increase in International Tourists
SAKAIDE, Kagawa — The Sanuki Goshikidai Kyukamura National Park Resort, nestled on the scenic Gos...
April 19, 2025
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Japan Tourism: Wakasa Railway in Tottori Pref. Evokes Showa Era, with 23 Facilities Built around Time of Its Opening in 1930
At Wakasa Railway in Tottori Prefecture, 23 facilities built around the time of its opening in 19...
April 19, 2025
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Setouchi Triennale 2025 Opens Across Seto Inland Sea Islands; Hundreds of Art Pieces to Go on Display
The Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival held once every three years on 11 island...
April 18, 2025
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