80,000 plum trees woo visitors in western Japan

80,000 plum trees woo visitors in western Japan

Around 80,000 plum trees woo visitors in Wakayama Prefecture.

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"Galaxy Express 999" manga creator dies at 85

"Galaxy Express 999" manga creator dies at 85

Japanese manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, who is famous for works such as "Galaxy Express 999", dies at age 85.

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Used Japanese 'hina' dolls on display in Kyoto

Used Japanese 'hina' dolls on display in Kyoto

Used Japanese "hina" dolls are on display at a historic facility in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture.

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Fire twirling festival in northern Japan

Fire twirling festival in northern Japan

A fire twirling festival takes place in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan, to wish for safety and good health in the comi...

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Godzilla Megamullion features named after monster's body parts

Godzilla Megamullion features named after monster's body parts

The topographic features of the Godzilla Megamullion, a gigantic seabed formation located about 600 kilometers southeast...

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Giant panda gets Valentine's Day treat in southwestern Japan

Giant panda gets Valentine's Day treat in southwestern Japan

A giant panda at Wakayama Adventure World gets a Valentine's Day treat.

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Giant catfish discovered in Tokyo pond

Giant catfish discovered in Tokyo pond

A giant catfish and other creatures are discovered in a Tokyo pond that was drained for cleaning and ecological surveyin...

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Sapporo Snow Festival held physically for first time in 3 years

Sapporo Snow Festival held physically for first time in 3 years

The Sapporo Snow Festival is held physically in Hokkaido, northern Japan, for the first time in three years.

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Bean throwing event held at Naritasan temple

Bean throwing event held at Naritasan temple

An annual bean throwing event takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji temple, with actors and other celebrities tossing beans...

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Drone show at Ainu park in northern Japan

Drone show at Ainu park in northern Japan

A drone show is held at Upopoy, a national park in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido featuring the Ainu people...

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