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Traditional cormorant fishing season opens as scheduled after three years in Gifu Prefecture
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Fukushima’s ryokan cat warms guest slippers
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Springtime flowers with Tokugawa roots
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Hyogo: Floating Rock Becomes Spiritual Power Spot
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Enjoying Fuji and Fruits to the Fullest!
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Meet Gundam in Yokohama
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