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Water Cannons Spray Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site During Fire Drill, Creating Fantastic View
Arches of water released during a fire drill on Sunday morning create a spectacular view in the W...
October 27, 2025
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Blue Pond in Hokkaido Lit Up for Winter Creating Scene out of Fantasy Movie
The Biei Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, is being lit up for winter.
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Fukuoka: Kokura Castle to Add Outdoor Elevator for Accessibility by FY 2026
KITAKYUSHU — Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is set to have an outdoor elevator installed, connecting...
October 25, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Event to Start Oct. 30 at Tokyo’s Showa Kinen Park, Trees to be Illuminated in Evenings
An event showcasing autumn foliage will be held at Tokyo’s Showa Kinen Park starting Oct. 30. It ...
October 25, 2025
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Osaka: Reservations and Seat Belts Required at Flying Restaurant in Osaka
OSAKA — A “sky restaurant” where diners can enjoy meals while experiencing the thrill of floating...
October 25, 2025
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Visitors to Japan’s Yomiuriland Amusement Park Surrounded by Light During ‘Jewellumination’ Event
Yomiuriland amusement park is lit up on Thursday during its “Jewellumination” event, which runs t...
October 24, 2025
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Aomori Pref. Observation Deck for Viewing Pond, Fall Leaves Requires Reservations
AOMORI — Entry control was put in place on Thursday for an observation deck at Tsutanuma Pond, a ...
October 24, 2025
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2,000 Kyotoites Don Historical Garb for Ancient Capital’s Last Major Festival of 2025
Women in period costume playing two famous writers of the Heian period (794 to the late 12th cent...
October 23, 2025
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An Autumn Rainbow: ‘Seven-Colored Giant Maple’ Displays Gradient of Leaves in Japan’s Nagano Pref.
Autumn leaves of various colors can now be seen on a famous giant maple tree growing on a plateau...
October 23, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Around Ryuzu no Taki Falls at Peak in Oku-Nikko Area, Tochigi Pref.
The autumn foliage around the Ryuzu no taki waterfall has reached its peak in the Oku-Nikko area ...
October 23, 2025
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Autumn Colors Blanket at Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki Pref.
Kochias at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, have reached their peak autum...
October 22, 2025
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Colorful Cosmos Flowers Bloom at Large Park in Shiga Prefecture
HINO, Shiga — Cosmos flowers delight visitors at Shiga Agricultural Park Blume Hill in Hino, Shig...
October 21, 2025
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Scented Autumn Roses in Full Bloom at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Northern Tokyo
Scented autumn roses are in full bloom, delighting visitors against the backdrop of a Western-sty...
October 21, 2025
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Fireworks Light up Osaka Sky as 1st Ever Autumn Naniwa Yodogawa Festival Takes Place
OSAKA — Colorful fireworks lit up the sky in Osaka on Saturday night as the Naniwa Yodogawa Firew...
October 19, 2025
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Miyazaki: Japan’s Aoshima Island Gets Lit Up for Special Nighttime Event
MIYAZAKI — Visitors to Aoshima Island, a tourist destination in Miyazaki City, can now enjoy spec...
October 18, 2025
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