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Heart-Shaped Ginkgo Tree Illuminated for Year-End in Japan’s Nagasaki Pref.
A heart-shaped ginkgo tree in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, is holding its year-end illumination ...
December 2, 2025
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Japanese Macaques Enjoy Bathing in Hot Spring in Hokkaido
HAKODATE, Hokkaido – Japanese macaques were seen bathing in a hot spring at Hakodate Tropical Bot...
December 1, 2025
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Roll out the Yellow Carpet of Ginkgo Leaves at Otte Jinja Shrine in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo
TANBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — The grounds of Otte Jinja shrine in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, are...
November 30, 2025
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Imperial Palace’s Inui-dori Street Opens to Public for Autumn Foliage in Central Tokyo
The Imperial Palace’s Inui-dori street was opened to the public from Saturday. The annual event g...
November 29, 2025
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Fukui: Seaside Park Illuminations Evoke Vast Ocean at Japan’s Historic Tsuruga Port
TSURUGA, Fukui — The annual “Miraie” illumination event is underway at Kanegasaki Park in Tsuruga...
November 29, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Surrounds Visitors to Tokyo’s Showa Kinen Park
Autumn foliage is at its peak at Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa and Akishima, Tokyo.
...November 28, 2025
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Steam Train with Year of the Horse Decoration Kicks off Holiday Run, Set to Operate for 6 Days Only
SHIZUOKA — The Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture launched a seasonal steam locomotive train s...
November 28, 2025
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Milky Way Comes to Earth in LED Form at Massive Illumination Event in Nagano Pref.
Stars, spaceships and galaxies are depicted by 560,000 LED lights in the illumination event “All ...
November 28, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Boxed Meals and Stargazing: A Scenic Journey on the Koumi Line
The Koumi Line is a railway that runs through the part of Nagano Prefecture where I spent my chil...
November 28, 2025
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Temple Illuminated in Blue, Contrasts with Autumn Foliage at Shoren-In Temple in Kyoto Offering Visitors Peaceful Moment
A special illumination is being held during the night at Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto. The temple is...
November 26, 2025
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Smartphone App Turns Pictures of Nagoya Castle into 3d Models; History Enthusiasts Experience Landmark in New Way at Tech Event
About 500 history enthusiasts took part in a special event on Sunday at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya C...
November 25, 2025
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Light Up the Dark; Golden Leaves of National Natural Monument Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa Illuminated for Fall
Illuminated golden leaves of the Great Ginkgo of Kitakanegasawa glow in the darkness, captivating...
November 23, 2025
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Autumn Colors Come to Tokoji Temple in Tanba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, Delighting Visitors
TANBA-SASAYAMA, Hyogo — Autumn colors have come to Japanese maple and other trees at Tokoji templ...
November 23, 2025
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1,001 Buddhist Statues Illuminated at Kyoto Temple Hall in Limited-time Event
KYOTO — The Sanjusangendo temple hall in Kyoto was filled with a solemn atmosphere when its 1,001...
November 22, 2025
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Hyogo: Electric Scooter Rental Trialed for Access to Temple on a Hill in Takarazuka
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Electric scooters are being trialed as a method of providing easier access to...
November 22, 2025
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