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Shizuoka: Event Held to Mark New Park under Construction in Shizuoka Prefecture
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — Last month, more than 600 residents and others gathered at Kanogawa Kamishima ...
September 6, 2023
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Southeast Asian Hotels Flock to Kyoto, Osaka as Economic Growth, Weak Yen Bring Back Tourists
KYOTO — Hotels run by Southeast Asian companies are opening one after another in Kyoto and Osaka as ...
September 6, 2023
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Mie: Acrobatic Female Ninja Returns to Stage after Motorcycle Accident
IGA, Mie — A popular acrobatic ninja actor recently returned to the stage after overcoming a severe ...
September 2, 2023
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Kumamoto Pref. pushes ‘Kumamon Land’ vision
KUMAMOTO — Quite a few establishments headlining Kumamon, the widely loved mascot of Kumamoto Prefec...
September 2, 2023
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Kagawa: Rare White Raccoon Dog Joins Zoo
HIGASHI-KAGAWA, Kagawa — A white raccoon dog is gaining popularity at Shirotori Zoo in Higashi-Kagaw...
September 2, 2023
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Tottori: Lantern Performance Derived from Akita Fascinates Spectators
YONAGO, Tottori — Arrays of lanterns on bamboo poles dazzled spectators as bearers hoisted them in A...
September 2, 2023
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Grape Harvest Season Starts in Niigata
NIIGATA — Many people visited a fruit garden to pick fresh grapes as grape harvest season has begun ...
August 30, 2023
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Summer Fun: 2-Kilometer Maze Stands in Japan Cornfield
A huge maze stands in a cornfield at Iwase Farm in Kagamiishi, Fukushima Prefecture. Visitors find t...
August 30, 2023
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Coleus Leaves in Peak Showy Color at Saitama Pref. Park
Visitors stroll between plantings of purple coleus at the Musashi-Kyuryo National Government Park in...
August 28, 2023
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Okinawa Monorail Gets New 3-car Trains
NAHA — With tourists returning to Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa Urban Monorail has newly added three-c...
August 26, 2023
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Japan Tourism / Exploring Southern Hokkaido by Rail, Collecting Special Stamp Along the Way
South Hokkaido Railway is the northernmost railway company that issues a commemorative ink stamp cal...
August 23, 2023
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Yamaguchi: Natural Air Conditioner Keeps Hikers Cool
HAGI, Yamaguchi — As Japan continues to experience a brutal summer, hikers can enjoy the cool air th...
August 19, 2023
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Tokushima: You Too Can Be a Character in An Art Masterpiece
NARUTO, Tokushima — A popular attraction at the Otsuka Museum of Art allows visitors to dress up as ...
August 19, 2023
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Hyogo: ‘Chiikawa’ Trains Add Fun Color to Tourism on Hankyu Lines
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Hankyu Corp. is operating trains decorated with characters from the manga “Chiik...
August 19, 2023
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Japan Children Scoop Up Ceramic Goldfish in Aichi Pref. Town
SETO, Aichi — An event for children to scoop up floating ceramic goldfish is underway at a municipal...
August 17, 2023
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