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Annual Illumination Event at Koiwai Farm Makiba Garden in Japan’s Iwate Pref. Fascinates Visitors; 600,000 LED Lights Depict Popular ‘Galactic Railways SL’ Train
SHIZUKUISHI, Iwate — An annual illumination event is held at Koiwai Farm Makiba Garden in Shizuku...
December 12, 2024
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‘Donkey Kong Country’ Opens at Universal Studios Japan; New Section Expands Super Nintendo World Area by 70％
OSAKA — Donkey Kong Country, an area themed around Nintendo Co.’s video game character Donkey Kon...
December 12, 2024
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Sea of Red Maple Leaves Adorns Kyoto Temple; Kawabata-Connected Arashiyama Art Gallery Also Boasts Stunning View
The season for taking in the sights of red foliage has reached its peak in Kyoto.
...December 8, 2024
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Hyogo: Uroko House in Historic District Features Shohei Ohtani Figure on Roof; Figures of This Year
KOBE — Uroko House in the Kitano Ijinkan-gai district of Kobe unveiled this year’s unique rooftop...
December 8, 2024
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Kumamoto: Locomotive Put on Display; Symbolizing Kyushu Recovery from Heavy Rain
The Yomiuri ShimbunThe SL Hitoyoshi is displayed in front of JR Hitoyoshi Station in Hitoyoshi, Kuma...
December 8, 2024
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Bright Red Maple Trees Reflected in Jet-Black Floor of Gunma Temple Draw Visitors
Many visitors to Hotokuji Temple in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, are now enjoying its “yuka momiji” (...
December 7, 2024
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Separating Lodging, Dining Helps Revitalize Aging Hot Springs Area; Guests Increase 60% from Pre-Pandemic Numbers
GOTSU, Shimane — A hot springs area in western Shimane Prefecture has been undergoing a renaissan...
December 6, 2024
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Japanese Monkeys Enjoy Hot Bath at Hokkaido Botanical Garden; Annual Winter Tradition Kicked Off for Facility’s 37 Nihonzaru
Nihonzaru, or Japanese macaques, enjoy a hot water bath at a botanical garden in Hakodate, Hokkai...
December 2, 2024
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Illuminated Ginkgo Trees Delight Visitors with Golden Fleece of Autumnal Leaves; Daily Light-Up Visible at Tokyo Park
People walk under illuminated ginkgo trees with resplendent golden leaves in Showa Kinen Park, wh...
November 28, 2024
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Move Over Hachiko: Dog Character with Gyoza Promotes Utsunomya at JR Shibuya Station
Another dog statue in addition to the famous one of Hachiko can currently be found at JR Shibuya ...
November 27, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Travel to Fukui Pref. for Soba Made From Buckwheat Freshly Harvested in Autumn
It’s exciting in this season to travel to a region famous for soba to enjoy the freshly made and ...
November 26, 2024
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Kyoto Temple Enjoys Delayed Peak Viewing for Autumn Leaves
Visitors stroll under trees with peak autumn colors at Sanzen-in temple in Kyoto. The ancient cap...
November 25, 2024
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Miyagi Prefecture’s Taga Castle Government Office Recreated via 3D Hologram Projection; Part of Event to Celebrate 1300th Anniversary of Castle
TAGAJO, Miyagi — An event to recreate Taga Castle’s government office via 3D hologram projection ...
November 24, 2024
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Shohei Ohtani Fans Flock to Baseball Star’s Hometown, High School in Iwate Prefecture; Popular Shrine Charms in Dodger Colors of Blue, White Sold Out
OSHU, Iwate — A surging number of fans of Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani are going on a...
November 24, 2024
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Nara: Freshly Paved Roads Add New Flavor to Old Townscape; More Roads Expected to Be Paved in Future
GOSE, Nara — Work to pave the roads using earth-toned blocks to better match the surrounding scen...
November 23, 2024
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