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Matsumoto Castle Becomes Japan’s Most Followed Official Castle Account on Instagram; Overtakes Kumamoto Castle
MATSUMOTO, Nagano - Matsumoto Castle’s official Instagram account on Tuesday overtook Kumamoto Ca...
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Samurai Horse Riders Compete at Traditional Festival in Fukushima Pref.; Festival Moved Up 2 Months Due to Heat
MINAMI-SOMA, Fukushima — Hundreds of mounted riders dressed as samurai galloped across fields and...
May 29, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Walking Along the Nikko Cedar Avenue Like a Traveler in the Edo Period
Nikko Suginamiki Kaido (Nikko Cedar Avenue) is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as th...
May 29, 2024
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Dance of Light at Dawn; 4,000 Flashing Fireflies Create Fantastic Sight in Dark
Dance of light at dawn Fireflies fly around the outer moat of Nagoya Castle in Naka Ward, Nagoya,...
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Ecotourism Gaining Momentum at Oirase Stream in Aomori Pref.; Project Aims to Preserve, Utilize Natural Environment
TOWADA, Aomori — Momentum is growing this spring for the preservation and utilization as well as ...
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Early Summer Festival in Tokyo’s Asakusa Shrine Ends on High Note; Mikoshi Portable Shrines Paraded Through Streets
In high spirits, festivalgoers carry a mikoshi portable shrine out of Asakusa Shrine in Taito War...
May 20, 2024
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Japanese Umbrellas Light Up Gunma Pref. Hot Spring Town; Illuminations Were Chosen To Complement Resort’s Retro Look
KUSATSU, Gunma — A special event has been going on since Friday in the hot spring town of Kusatsu...
May 19, 2024
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‘Phantom Waterfalls’ Made from Melting Snow Appear at Area of Mt. Fuji; Water Formations Likely to Last Until End of May
OYAMA, Shizuoka — Waterfalls that are formed by flowing water from melting snow have returned thi...
May 19, 2024
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Hyogo: Mannequin ‘Idols’ Guide Visitors through Old Silver Mine Characters Speak in 6 Languages
ASAGO, Hyogo — A group of CGI characters called Ginzan Boyz is guiding visitors through an old si...
May 18, 2024
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Tottori: Majesty of French Culture on Display in Sand
TOTTORI — A unique museum in Tottori that exhibits sculptures made from sand is holding an exhibi...
May 18, 2024
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Kochi: Giant Katsuo No Tataki Sculptures at Airport; Baggage Claim Also Whets the Appetite
NANKOKU, Kochi — Two large sculptures of Kochi Prefecture’s local specialty — a fish dish called ...
May 18, 2024
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Production of Boshu Uchiwa Fans Reaches Peak in Chiba Pref.; Tourists Visit Workshop for Interactive Events
Artisan Mayumi Uyama, 62, is preparing to attach a piece of patterned cloth to ribs made from bam...
May 18, 2024
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Kyoto’s Aoi Festival Showcases Ancient Japanese Attire; Estimated 35,000 People Watch Procession from Roadside
KYOTO — The Aoi Festival, one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, was held on Wednesday, featu...
May 16, 2024
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On Northeastern Japan’s Mt. Hachimantai, A Pond Becomes A “Dragon Eye”; Tourists Come To See Mysterious Phenomenon Caused By Snow Melt
Visitors admire the natural phenomenon known as the “Hachimantai Dragon Eye” at Kagaminuma pond, ...
May 16, 2024
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Tours Offering Stunning Views of Rice Paddies Reflecting Morning Sun Set to Start in Yamagata Pref.
NAGAI, Yamagata — Seasonal tours that give participants a spectacular view of picturesque rice pa...
May 16, 2024
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