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Taro, the Komodo Dragon, Unveiled to Public at Zoo in Japan; Nagoya Zoo Only Place in Nation to See Largest Extant Species of Lizard
NAGOYA — A 13-year-old Komodo dragon named Taro can now be seen by the public at Higashiyama Zoo ...
August 23, 2024
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Fuchsia Petunias Carpet Hillside at Dairy and Flower Farm near Tokyo
FUTTSU, Chiba — An improved variety of fuchsia petunias are in full bloom, carpeting a hillside a...
August 21, 2024
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Ancient Lotus, Nishikigoi Carp Welcome Visitors to Japan at Narita Airport; Garden Boasts Lotus Grown From 2,000-Year-Old Seed
Travelers arriving at Narita Airport are now welcomed to Japan with blooming lotus flowers and sw...
August 19, 2024
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Popular Guidebook Features Tokyo’s Sumida Ward Again; Free Booklet Highlights Ukiyo-e Artist Katsushika Hokusai
Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, home to many tourist attractions, has recently released a new version of the...
August 16, 2024
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Fukui: Take a Drive on the Angel Line; Splendid, Unfolding Views of Calm Sea in Obama Bay Await
OBAMA, Fukui — The Sea of Japan, which Fukui Prefecture faces, is often thought of as a rough sea...
August 10, 2024
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Sendai Tanabata Festival Begins; 3,000 Colorful Decorations Delight Visitors to Northern Japan City
SENDAI — People walk under huge, colorful decorations at the Sendai Tanabata Festival in Sendai o...
August 6, 2024
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Yamagata’s Hanagasa Festival Opens with Parade of Dancers, Decked in Flowery Hats
YAMAGATA — Women wearing kimono and holding hanagasa (flower hats) dance down the street in Yamag...
August 6, 2024
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Hiroshima: Shogo Hamada Bus Stop Calls in Fans; Famed Bench Recreated into Popular Photo Spot
ETAJIMA, Hiroshima — Thanks to the enduring fame of a Japanese rock star, thousands of people con...
August 3, 2024
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Hyogo: Splashing Water Blows Summer Heat Away; Waterfalls Become Big Attraction For Sea Kayakers
TOYOOKA, Hyogo — The view near Takeno Beach was a little splendid this summer as bigger cascades ...
August 3, 2024
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Boat Tour on Fukushima Pref. River Promises Time-Travel-Like Experience; Tourists Enjoy Beautiful Views of Otherworldly Mist and Natural Landscapes
Surrounded by a fantastic mist, a boat glides down the Tadami River, which flows between the town...
August 2, 2024
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Fukuoka: Concierge Serve Up Food Stall Info to Foreign Visitors; Yatai Owners Lure Them with High-Quality Dishes
FUKUOKA — A “yatai concierge” service that introduces the charms of Fukuoka’s open-air food stall...
July 27, 2024
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Mie: Shima Resort Takes Outdoor Attractions to New Heights; Visitors Slide Down 620-Meter-Long Zip Line
SHIMA, Mie — The outdoor attractions at the Shima Green Adventure resort, including the longest z...
July 27, 2024
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Ehime: Iconic Bathhouse Reopens in Matsuyama After More than 5 Years’ Renovation
MATSUYAMA — An iconic building located in a hot spring district of Matsuyama has fully reopened a...
July 27, 2024
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Fuji Rock Festival ’24 Kicks Off with Over 200 Artists; Japan’s Mega Music Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Naeba Ski Resort
Fuji Rock Festival ’24 kicked off Friday at Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, with ...
July 26, 2024
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Hundreds of Lanterns Hang Over River in Tsushima; Festival Held with Buddhist Statues, Prayers for Children
Two hundred seventy Japanese lanterns hang over the Kaneishi River in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefectu...
July 24, 2024
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