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New Tokyo Area Stations Fuse Past and Present
The JR Keiyo Line has been running along the northern shore of Tokyo Bay for over 30 years. But i...
April 20, 2024
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Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward
Peak blooming season is here for the Shibazakura that grows in a garden nestled among office buil...
April 19, 2024
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Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
Known for its rich nature and classic atmosphere, Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station in Koto Ward, Tokyo,...
April 19, 2024
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Vows to be ‘Ambitious’ at Hokkaido Statue Hit 100,000; Famous Quote Attributed to Sapporo Agricultural College Professor Clark Lives On
SAPPORO — Dr. William Clark, the first vice principal of Sapporo Agricultural College (now Hokkai...
April 19, 2024
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Tulips in Full Bloom at Nyuzen Flower Road Event; 2 Mil. Tulips of 80 Varieties Planted Over 5 Hectares in Toyama Prefecture
NYUZEN, Toyama – Tulips are in full bloom at the Nyuzen Flower Road event, a springtime spectacle...
April 15, 2024
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Osaka: Temple Main Hall Integrated Into 15-Story Building
OSAKA — A temple enveloped in bright light stands in a corner of the Minami district along Midosu...
April 14, 2024
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Shiga: Temple Restores Doll of Murasaki Shikibu; ‘Tale of Genji’ Said to Have Been Inspired by Temple Stay
OTSU — A doll depicting author Murasaki Shikibu has been restored at Ishiyamadera temple in Otsu....
April 14, 2024
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Miyazaki: Former Residents Strive to Revitalize Deserted Isle
NICHINAN, Miyazaki — Activities by former residents of a now uninhabited island off the coast of ...
April 13, 2024
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Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
A famous weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, which has been designated as a nati...
April 12, 2024
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Chion-in Temple in Kyoto Starts Service to Celebrate the 850th Anniversary Since Buddhist Jodo Sect’s Founding
Chion-in in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, the head temple of the Jodo sect, began a service Tuesday to...
April 10, 2024
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Tulips in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Mie Pref. Flower Park
Visitors enjoy colorful tulips as cherry trees bloom in the background, at Nabana-no-Sato flower ...
April 10, 2024
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Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum Celebrating its 30th Anniversary; Drawing Visitors with Nostalgia
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo, is running a special exhibition to...
April 9, 2024
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Twin Panda Cubs at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo Getting Too Boisterous, will be Separated into Own Quarters
The twin panda cubs at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo will be going their separate ways.
The male cub X...
April 9, 2024
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Visitors Flock to See One Million Lupin Flowers in Full Bloom on Beach in Kagoshima Pref.
One million lupin flowers are in full bloom on a beach in Kagoshima Prefecture, attracting many v...
April 7, 2024
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Crowdfunding Supports Conservation Efforts at Famous Tokyo Cherry Tree Spot; Chiyoda Ward Sets Up Multiple Plans to Help Maintain Trees
Chidori-ga-fuchi in Chiyoda Ward, one of the most famous spots for viewing cherry blossom trees i...
April 7, 2024
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