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Hundreds of Lanterns Hang Over River in Tsushima; Festival Held with Buddhist Statues, Prayers for Children
Two hundred seventy Japanese lanterns hang over the Kaneishi River in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefectu...
July 24, 2024
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Shimane: World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan to Sign Friendship Agreement with Taiwan Gold Mine
ODA, Shimane — The Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center, a museum which showcases the history and c...
July 20, 2024
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5,000 Hydrangeas Are Floating in a Pond in a Beautiful Display in Iwate Pref.
Visitors take a picture in front of the about 5,000 blue, white and pink hydrangeas floating in a...
July 18, 2024
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Float Procession Held During Gion Festival in Kyoto; Colorful Floats Adorn City’s Myako-Oji Avenue
A colorful float is pulled along the Miyako-Oji avenue in Kyoto during a procession at the Gion M...
July 17, 2024
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Beach Hit by 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake Reopens Following Strong Requests from City Citizens
SENDAI — The Fukanuma swimming beach in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, reopened Monday after it closed...
July 16, 2024
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Kirigamine Offers Refreshing Hiking Experiences in Stunning Natural Landscape
Kirigamine, a highland area in Nagano Prefecture, offers a range of refreshing hiking experiences...
July 15, 2024
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Harry Potter Area at USJ Marks 10 Years
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — The area themed on Harry Potter series movies at Universal Studios Japan in ...
July 15, 2024
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Havin’ a Look at the Lavender; Full Bloom at Hinode Park in Kami-Furano, Hokkaido
People stroll through fields of lavender in full bloom at Hinode Park in Kami-Furano, Hokkaido, o...
July 14, 2024
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Fireflies are Aglow in Iwate Prefecture During Breeding Season; Reservations Needed to See Lights on Mt. Oritsume
Dazzling scenery created by a dancing swarm of himebotaru fireflies is seen in this long-exposure...
July 13, 2024
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Hyogo: Secluded Station in Takarazuka to Get Elevators, Fulfilling Longtime Wish of Locals
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Takedao Station, known as a “secluded station” among railway enthusiasts in T...
July 13, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Cold Spring Spa Refreshes in Sweltering Summer in Oita Pref.
There are many hot springs across the nation, but during the hot muggy days, you might be looking...
July 13, 2024
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Temperatures in Central Tokyo Reach over 30 C; Hozuki Lantern Plant Market Held at Asakusa’s Sensoji Temple
Lantern plants, or hoozuki, are laid out for sale on Tuesday at Sensoji temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa...
July 9, 2024
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Kyoto’s Riverside Dining Decks Offer Gelato, Breakfast; Restaurants with Noryo Yuka Diversifying Amid Overseas Tourist Boom
KYOTO — Although Japan’s former capital boasts numerous tourist attractions, Noryo Yuka, summerti...
July 8, 2024
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Fukui: Let’s Hunt for Glasses in Sabae; Megane Street Gives Stylish Social Media Shots
SABAE, Fukui — Known as the town of eyeglasses, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, is stepping up its effor...
July 6, 2024
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Kiriko Lantern Festival Kicks Off in Noto, Ishikawa Pref.; Parade Helps Boost Enthusiasm for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction
NOTO, Ishikawa — The two-day traditional Abare Festival kicked off Saturday in the town of Noto, ...
July 6, 2024
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