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Nara Temple Celebrates Completion of East Pagoda Repair
NARA — Yakushiji Temple held a ceremony on Friday to commemorate extensive repairs of the East Pagod...
April 22, 2023
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Japan Tourism / Roadside Rest Area Evokes Edo-Period Atmosphere
A new style of michi-no-eki roadside rest area with no shops or restaurants has opened on a national...
April 22, 2023
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Lively Drumming Signals Start of Furukawa Festival
GIFU — Drum beats and high-spirited roars from bare-torsoed men in loincloths reverberated through t...
April 20, 2023
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Blue Nemophila Flowers Carpet Hillside in Ibaraki Pref.
Blue nemophila flowers have reached peak bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefe...
April 18, 2023
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Fukui: ‘Dinosaur Train’ to Start Running to Museum This Summer
FUKUI — Echizen Railway Co., operating in Fukui Prefecture, will begin operating a "dinosaur train" ...
April 15, 2023
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Kumamoto: Old Aqueduct Wows Onlookers
YAMATO, Kumamoto — Tsujunkyo Bridge’s water-release system has begun to be deployed for this season,...
April 15, 2023
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Tokyo’s Kabukicho District Gets New Nighttime Attraction
A 48-story commercial complex that includes bars and restaurants that will stay open until dawn open...
April 15, 2023
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Seibu Railway Plans ‘Harry Potter’ Ad-wrapped Train in Theme Park Tie-up
Seibu Railway plans to run a train decorated with characters from the Harry Potter movies ahead of t...
April 15, 2023
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Ancient Japan Sauna Gaining Popularity among Lovers of High-heat
TAKAMATSU — An ancient stone-built sauna believed to have been constructed in the Nara period (710-7...
April 15, 2023
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Tokyo Disneyland Operator Eyes Strategy Changes upon 40th Anniversary
In a bid to boost customer satisfaction, Tokyo Disneyland has produced a new version of its daytime ...
April 14, 2023
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Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Fukushima
People stroll beneath cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture, on Wednesday....
April 12, 2023
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Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine Hosts Riot of Colorful Azaleas
Red and pink azaleas have reached peak bloom at Nezu Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The annual Bunky...
April 11, 2023
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Cherry Blossoms Lit Up at Peak Bloom in Tokyo Park
Illuminated cherry blossoms are in full bloom at a park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Otaguro Park ha...
April 10, 2023
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Japan Selects 11 ‘Model Tourism Destinations’ to Promote Regional Areas
The Japan Tourism Agency has designated 11 locations across the nation as “model tourism destination...
April 10, 2023
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Bolts of Summery Hand Towel Cloth Dangle, Dry in Sakai
he production of tenugui hand towels for summer is now at its peak at a company in Sakai, Osaka Pref...
April 9, 2023
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