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Mountain reflection on terraced paddy fields in western Japan
A mountain reflection on terraced rice paddy fields in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, is popular among amateur photogr...
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Aoi festival takes place in Kyoto, with emperor emeritus in attendance
The Aoi festival takes place in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, with Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Mich...
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Asakusa Sanja Matsuri returns in full after four years
Sanja Matsuri, a traditional early-summer event in Tokyo, returns in full for the first time in four years.
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Toshimaen Station revamped with Harry Potter theme
Toshimaen Station has been revamped themed on Harry Potter as the railway facility will serve an amusement park featurin...
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Japan Tourism Agency to partially fund passport fees
The Japan Tourism Agency will partially fund the passport fees for nationals who will have the 10-year travel document n...
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Central Alps open for the season
An opening ceremony is held in the Central Alps in Nagano Prefecture north of Tokyo to pray for the safety of the climbe...
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Japan first lady takes part in filming of tea ceremony
Japan's first lady Kishida Yuko takes part in the filming of a tea ceremony in Hiroshima as part of the government's eff...
read more![Nature viewing held at Imperial Palace](/englishnews/images_cms/4kmanr2d3uth3j0lpczf2tas56rjmu.jpg)
Nature viewing held at Imperial Palace
Selected members of the general public get to see rare plants and other natural sceneries at the Imperial Palace.
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Kurobe Gorge Railway partially opens in central Japan
The Kurobe Gorge Railway partially opens in central Japan, with tourists taking in the sceneries on open-air trains.
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New Slam Dunk film marks highest-grossing opening in China
The newest movie from Japanese anime series “Slam Dunk” is released in China, with advance ticket sales exceeding 2.2 bi...
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