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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
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 are on display at a historic facility in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture.
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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
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
A giant panda at Wakayama Adventure World gets a Valentine's Day treat.
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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
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
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
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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