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Kochi: Visitors Flock to Limestone Cave to Cool Off from Intense Summer Heat, Explore Underground Depths
KAMI, Kochi — Tourists are flocking to Ryugado Cave in Kami, Kochi Prefecture, for a cool respite...
September 6, 2025
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Owara Kaze No Bon Festival Kicks off in Toyama; Dancers, Players of Shamisen Lutes, Chinese Fiddles Parade through City
TOYAMA — The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival, a traditional event praying for abundant harvests, kicke...
September 2, 2025
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3,000 Goldfish Reel in Visitors at Art Aquarium, Please Eyes in Beautifully Illuminated Tanks
Goldfish swim in beautifully illuminated tanks as sound plays in the background, captivating visi...
August 31, 2025
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Event Showcasing Wajima Lacquerware to Be Held in Tokyo in Sept. Featuring Artisans Working to Revive Traditional Craft
An event showcasing and selling Wajima lacquerware will be held at a bookstore in Tokyo next mont...
August 26, 2025
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‘Humorous’ Glimpse into Hell on Display at Museum Exhibition in Nagano Prefecture
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — The Matsumoto City Museum in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is holding a speci...
August 25, 2025
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Kyushu: Full Steam Ahead for Luxury Train Serving Gourmet Meals, Operating between Hakata, Yufuin
YUFU, Oita — A resplendent gold-colored luxury train that serves gourmet meals to passengers as i...
August 23, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Experience ‘Total Hospitality’ at Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka in Yamanashi Pref.; Relax and Let Daily Stress Melt Away
Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka is an all-inclusive hotel at an elevation of 992 meters surrounded by ric...
August 20, 2025
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UNESCO-Recognized Nishimonai Bon Odori Dance Ritual Starts in Akita Prefecture
AKITA — The Nishimonai Bon Odori dance ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible...
August 17, 2025
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Traditional Japanese Lanterns On Display at Tokyo Event; Colored Lights Synced to Music Entertain Visitors Daily
A wide array of traditional Japanese lanterns are on display at the KITTE Marunouchi commercial f...
August 14, 2025
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Gujo Odori Festival Kicks Off 4 Days of All-Night Dancing with Yukata-Clad Dancers in Gifu Pref.
GUJO, Gifu — The Tetsuya Odori dance event began on Wednesday in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, as part o...
August 14, 2025
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Awa Odori Festival Kicks off in Tokushima; Performers Dance Through Heavy Rain During Famous Summer Event
TOKUSHIMA — The Awa Odori dance festival, a quintessential summer festival, opened at outdoor dan...
August 13, 2025
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Yellow Blanket of Sunflowers Delights Visitors in Fukushima Pref., Japan; About 2 Mil. in Full Bloom Provide Stunning View
Sunflowers in full bloom greet visitors on a slope at Sannokura ski resort in Kitakata, Fukushima...
August 12, 2025
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18,000 Participate in Yosakoi Dance in Kochi; Uniformed Police Officers Among Them
KOCHI — About 18,000 participants showed off their enthusiastic dance moves when they took part i...
August 11, 2025
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Fireworks Light Up Skies over Japan’s Lake Biwa; 340,000 People Enjoy Watching 10,000 Fireworks at Festival
OTSU — About 10,000 fireworks lit up the summer night sky during the Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Fe...
August 9, 2025
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Iwate Pref. City Filled with Excitement During Tanabata Festivals; Floats Displayed For the 1st Time in 15 Years
RIKUZENTAKATA, Iwate — Decorated and illuminated floats made their appearance at two Tanabata fes...
August 8, 2025
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