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Gacha Capsules in Japan’s Hakuba Village Facilitate Tourist-Resident Interactions; Tourists Receive Unique Experiences for ¥500
HAKUBA, Nagano — Inserting a ¥500 coin into a gacha capsule vending machine will buy users a uniq...
October 2, 2024
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Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama Kicks Off; Stunning International Exhibits on Display
TSUYAMA/NIIMI, Okayama — Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama began in 12 cities, towns and villag...
September 29, 2024
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Hiroshima: Motorcycles Becoming Attractive Way to Enjoy Seto Inland Sea Islands
ONOMICHI, Hiroshima — A motorcycle rental service is becoming popular among young people travelin...
September 29, 2024
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Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo Panda Keepers Post Messages of Gratitude; Ri Ri, Shin Shin to be Returned to China on Sunday
A banner covered in messages from several keepers of giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin, who will b...
September 26, 2024
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Toward the Sky; Full Bloom Japanese Spider Lilies Tilt Up in Front of Saishoin Temple’s Five-Storied Pagoda in Hirosaki
Spider lilies are in full bloom in front of the five-storied pagoda, the National Important Cultu...
September 26, 2024
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Japan’s Shrimp, Crabs on Display in ‘Picture Book Tanks’; Aquarium in Wakayama Pref. Shows Off Diversity of Local Crustacean Life
WAKAYAMA — An aquarium in Susami, Wakayama Prefecture, has created a buzz by unveiling what it ca...
September 25, 2024
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Violet Blue Flowers of Rare Mizu-aoi Plant Bloom in Ishikawa Park
Violet blue flowers of mizu-aoi plants bloom in the south garden of Kibagata Park in Komatsu, Ish...
September 23, 2024
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View of Mt. Fuji Utilized to Revitalize Abandoning Shopping Street in Yamanashi Pref.; While Preserving Retro Atmosphere
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — A local government in Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a new subsidy sy...
September 22, 2024
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Hikers Disregarding Etiquette Harm Flora, Fauna in National Park; Environment Ministry Calls for Rules to be Followed
TOYAMA — Hikers disregarding trail etiquette abound in and around Murodo, the central hub of the ...
September 21, 2024
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Say Yellow to Autumn; Midagahara Marsh, Mt. Gassan, Turns Yellow as Autumn Approaches
Golden autumn foliage surrounds Midagahara Marsh’s small ponds at the 8th station of Mt. Gassan, ...
September 21, 2024
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Kyoto: Rabbit Shrine Hopping with Cute Cosmopolitan Charm
KYOTO — After entering the grounds of Higashi-Tenno Okazaki Shrine through the torii gate and wal...
September 21, 2024
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Cockscomb Plants in Full Bloom at Park in Japan’s Saitama Pref.; Flowers Expected to be in Bloom Through Early Oct.
Approximately 800,000 cockscomb plants are in bloom at the Musashi-Kyuryo National Government Par...
September 17, 2024
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A Robot from a Popular Anime Franchise is Ready for Fans to Operate; Tokyo-Based Startup Builds Real-Life Ingram from Patlabor
Boldly climb into a robot, skillfully maneuver it, and defeat a villain. Who didn’t dream of doin...
September 15, 2024
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Osaka’s Need for Speed; Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Begins with Giant Floats Racing Through Town
A giant Danjiri float makes a turn in Kishiwada, Osaka Pref., on Saturday, at the annual Kishiwad...
September 14, 2024
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Large Fountain Reaching 150 Meters to be Built in Tokyo Bay; Fountain to Have Cherry Tree Motif
One of the largest fountains in the world will be built by the Tokyo metropolitan government at O...
September 14, 2024
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