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Japan Tourism / Walking Along the Nikko Cedar Avenue Like a Traveler in the Edo Period
Nikko Suginamiki Kaido (Nikko Cedar Avenue) is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as th...
May 29, 2024
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Dance of Light at Dawn; 4,000 Flashing Fireflies Create Fantastic Sight in Dark
Dance of light at dawn Fireflies fly around the outer moat of Nagoya Castle in Naka Ward, Nagoya,...
May 24, 2024
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Ecotourism Gaining Momentum at Oirase Stream in Aomori Pref.; Project Aims to Preserve, Utilize Natural Environment
TOWADA, Aomori — Momentum is growing this spring for the preservation and utilization as well as ...
May 23, 2024
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Early Summer Festival in Tokyo’s Asakusa Shrine Ends on High Note; Mikoshi Portable Shrines Paraded Through Streets
In high spirits, festivalgoers carry a mikoshi portable shrine out of Asakusa Shrine in Taito War...
May 20, 2024
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Japanese Umbrellas Light Up Gunma Pref. Hot Spring Town; Illuminations Were Chosen To Complement Resort’s Retro Look
KUSATSU, Gunma — A special event has been going on since Friday in the hot spring town of Kusatsu...
May 19, 2024
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‘Phantom Waterfalls’ Made from Melting Snow Appear at Area of Mt. Fuji; Water Formations Likely to Last Until End of May
OYAMA, Shizuoka — Waterfalls that are formed by flowing water from melting snow have returned thi...
May 19, 2024
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Hyogo: Mannequin ‘Idols’ Guide Visitors through Old Silver Mine Characters Speak in 6 Languages
ASAGO, Hyogo — A group of CGI characters called Ginzan Boyz is guiding visitors through an old si...
May 18, 2024
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Tottori: Majesty of French Culture on Display in Sand
TOTTORI — A unique museum in Tottori that exhibits sculptures made from sand is holding an exhibi...
May 18, 2024
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Kochi: Giant Katsuo No Tataki Sculptures at Airport; Baggage Claim Also Whets the Appetite
NANKOKU, Kochi — Two large sculptures of Kochi Prefecture’s local specialty — a fish dish called ...
May 18, 2024
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Production of Boshu Uchiwa Fans Reaches Peak in Chiba Pref.; Tourists Visit Workshop for Interactive Events
Artisan Mayumi Uyama, 62, is preparing to attach a piece of patterned cloth to ribs made from bam...
May 18, 2024
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Kyoto’s Aoi Festival Showcases Ancient Japanese Attire; Estimated 35,000 People Watch Procession from Roadside
KYOTO — The Aoi Festival, one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, was held on Wednesday, featu...
May 16, 2024
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On Northeastern Japan’s Mt. Hachimantai, A Pond Becomes A “Dragon Eye”; Tourists Come To See Mysterious Phenomenon Caused By Snow Melt
Visitors admire the natural phenomenon known as the “Hachimantai Dragon Eye” at Kagaminuma pond, ...
May 16, 2024
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Tours Offering Stunning Views of Rice Paddies Reflecting Morning Sun Set to Start in Yamagata Pref.
NAGAI, Yamagata — Seasonal tours that give participants a spectacular view of picturesque rice pa...
May 16, 2024
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Mt. Fuji’s Peak Glows Orange in ‘Diamond Fuji’ Phenomenon; Sight Can be Viewed from South, West Chiba Pref. Until Early June
The summit of Mt. Fuji glows orange on Tuesday evening. The view is from Nagisa no Eki Tateyama i...
May 16, 2024
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Illumination Event to Open at Classic Garden in Tokyo
The Kyu Shibarikyu Gardens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward are lit up during a press preview on Tuesday fo...
May 15, 2024
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