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Lambing Season Begins at Ecological Garden in Hokkaido
Sheep have entered lambing season at Eco-rin Village, an ecology-themed garden in Eniwa, Hokkaido...
April 7, 2024
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Colorful Floats Parade Around National Treasure Inuyama Castle in Inuyama, Aichi Pref.; Inuyama Festival in Full Swing
Colorful floats paraded around Inuyama Castle, one of Japan’s National Treasures, in Inuyama, Aic...
April 7, 2024
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Newly Renovated Thatched-Roof House in Nagano to Open as Hotel; District Hopes to Attract More Tourists with Ongoing Project
NAGANO – An old house with a thatched roof located in the Togakushi district of Nagano City had b...
April 7, 2024
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Yamaguchi: Municipality Launches Loop-Line Taxi Service for Tourists; 10-Van Tours Historical Area
YAMAGUCHI — A sightseeing loop-line taxi began operating in Yamaguchi, which was selected among T...
April 6, 2024
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Oita: Current ‘Face’ on ¥10,000 Banknote to Remain ‘Forever’ at Station
NAKATSU, Oita — A giant mosaic artwork depicting the current ¥10,000 banknote has been unveiled a...
April 6, 2024
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Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Opens ‘Detective Conan’ Attraction
OSAKA — A new theater attraction featuring the popular animation “Detective Conan” has opened at ...
April 6, 2024
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Tokushima: Tanuki-themed Train Station Welcomes Visitors; Locals Band Together for Revitalization Efforts
MIYOSHI, Tokushima — A sightseeing train that runs along the Yoshino River through the mountains ...
April 6, 2024
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Sapporo Beer Unveils New Yebisu Brewery Tokyo at Yebisu Garden Place; Brewery Blends Tradition, Modern Brewing Experience
Beer lovers can now take part in a Yebisu beer experience that opened at Yebisu Garden Place in S...
April 5, 2024
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Aosa Seaweed Ready for Harvest in Fukushima Prefecture City
Underwater racks of aosa seaweed are ready for harvest in the Matsukawaura seashore lake in Soma,...
April 3, 2024
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Sculpting the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route; Snow Removal Work to be Completed for Spring Tourist Season
Snow removal work is underway Saturday on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which winds through t...
March 31, 2024
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Furano Increasingly Becoming the Cool Place to Be for Foreign Skiers; International Visitors Drawn to Powder Snow
FURANO, Hokkaido — Niseko might have been first, but fellow Hokkaido resort area Furano is quickl...
March 31, 2024
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Cherry Blossoms Draw Crowd to Tokyo’s Ueno Park; Viewing Season Kicks Off to Slow Start
People enjoy cherry blossoms while picnicking at Ueno Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday. The...
March 30, 2024
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Wakayama: Sightseeing Boat Tour of Gorge Begins; Showcasing Steep Cliffs and Oddly Shaped Rocks
SHINGU, Wakayama — A sightseeing boat tour of Dorokyo Gorge, a national scenic spot that straddle...
March 30, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Experience Papermaking World with Ancient Atmosphere Now Accessible via Shinkansen
ECHIZEN, Fukui — A new station located in the middle of rice paddies has opened on the Hokuriku S...
March 30, 2024
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Festive Carp Streamers Bring Springtime Color to Gunma Prefecture
Carp streamers float on the wind in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. Ahead of Children’s Day on May...
March 30, 2024
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