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Yamaguchi: Samurai Residence Reborn as Guesthouse
HAGI, Yamaguchi — A former samurai residence that is more than 150 years old has recently been rebor...
September 9, 2023
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Wakayama: Rush of Turtle Births Draws Visitors to Marine Park
KUSHIMOTO, Wakayama — A number of baby sea turtles were recently born at the Kushimoto Marine Park C...
September 9, 2023
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Kyoto Taxi Takes Passengers to Spooky Sites in Old Capital
KYOTO — A taxi tour that goes around spooky places in Kyoto has been entertaining clients since 2018...
September 9, 2023
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Fukui: Wakasa Bay Cycling Route Highlights Scenic Beauty
FUKUI — A cycling route is being developed in the western part of Fukui Prefecture, which is blessed...
September 9, 2023
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Nagano Pref. Group Cultivates Cosmos in Barley Field
Cosmos are in bloom in a former barley field in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. A local community grou...
September 7, 2023
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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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