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Illuminated Usuzumi-Zakura Cherry Blossom Tree in Japan’s Gifu Pref. Leaves People in Awe
MOTOSU, Gifu — The cherry blossom tree Usuzumi-zakura, which is designated as a national natural ...
April 12, 2025
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Japan Spring Welcomes Visitors with Cherry Blossoms at Narita Airport; Koi Colorfully Contrast Pale Pink Petals
NARITA, Chiba - Weeping cherry trees are in full bloom at the garden in front of Narita Airport T...
April 12, 2025
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Osaka: Giant Version of Iconic Mascot Set Up in Dotonbori; Moving 3D Signboard Catches Eyes of Tourists
OSAKA — Kuidaore Taro, the iconic drumming mascot in Osaka’s Dotonbori area, can now be seen popp...
April 12, 2025
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Japan’s Miyagi Pref.’s Cherry Blossom Trees in Peak Bloom; Trains Reduce Speeds While Moving Along Line of Flowering Trees
SENDAI — Trains are giving passengers a chance to enjoy an 8-kilometer-long line of cherry blosso...
April 11, 2025
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Hiroshima: ‘Ponyo’-Linked Town Gets New Tunnel for Traffic Relief; Tomonoura Inspired Setting of Ghibli Film
FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima — A long-awaited tunnel has opened in the Tomonoura area, a scenic spot in Fu...
April 10, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom in Kanazawa, as Kenrokuen Garden Extends Free Entry Period
KANAZAWA — The cherry trees in Kanazawa have come into full bloom. Taking advantage of the fine w...
April 10, 2025
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Peach Flowers at Peak Bloom in Yamanashi Prefecture; 250,000 Peach Trees Create Wide Swath of Pink
FUEFUKI, Yamanashi — Peach blossoms are at their best in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, tinting a...
April 10, 2025
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Excitement Rises Over Seeing 100-Year-Old Cherry Blossom Tree in Full Bloom; Visitors to Japan Farm Disappointed Last Year Over Sparse Blooms
SHIZUKUISHI, Iwate — People are becoming more excited about the prospect of seeing a 100-year-old...
April 9, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms Paint Nara Pref. Hills in Spring Colors; Yoshinoyama Peaks Nearing Full Bloom
NARA — Cherry trees of multiple varieties are in full blossom on the hills in Yoshino, Nara Prefe...
April 9, 2025
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Tokyo’s Sumida River Fireworks Festival to be Held July 26; Attendees Who Donate Funds Allowed Access to Special Viewing Areas
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, one of Tokyo’s most popular summer festivals, will be held o...
April 9, 2025
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‘Cherry Blossom Tunnel’ Opens at Osaka Mint Bureau
OSAKA — Visitors are enjoying cherry blossom viewing amid warm spring weather as the "Cherry Blos...
April 6, 2025
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Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Tokyo; About 800 Trees Present ‘Overwhelming Beauty’
Cherry trees at Ueno Park in Tokyo have reached full bloom, drawing large crowds of people. Bathe...
April 6, 2025
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Osaka: Japan’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens; Structure Spans 420 Meters over Lake
IBARAKI, Osaka — The country’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in Ibaraki, Osaka ...
April 5, 2025
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400 Colorful Koinobori Streamers Adorn Tokyo Shopping Arcade; Nakano Reeling in Visitors with Traditional Decorations
About 400 koinobori carp streamers in many colors and sizes were hung inside a shopping arcade ne...
April 2, 2025
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Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo’s Inokashira Park in Full Bloom; Bustling with People Enjoying Hanami Parties
The cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park, near Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line, are now in fu...
March 31, 2025
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