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Tanuki Santa makes an appearance in western Japan
The statue of a Japanese racoon dog in front of Shigaraki Station in Koka, Shiga Prefecture in western Japan is dressed ...
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Slippery tug of war in northeast Japan
A slippery tug of war event takes place on an ice skating rink in northeastern Japan for the first time in three years.
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Mascot helps make giant rope festoon at western Japan castle
Hikonyan, a mascot of the western Japanese city of Hikone, helps make a giant rope festoon at Hikone Castle.
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Shrine in northeast Japan prepares for New Year
Shiogama Shrine in northeastern Japan prepares for the New Year by making good luck items for visitors.
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Japanese doll maker unveils dolls representing 2022
A Japanese doll maker in Tokyo unveils dolls it made to represent events and occurrences in 2022.
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New LRT in eastern Japan derails during test run
A next-generation LRT in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture in eastern Japan that is set to go into operation in August 2023...
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Diesel train east of Tokyo to retire
Diesel train KiHa 28 will make its last run on November 27.
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Tokyo taxi fares rise for first time in 15 years
Tokyo taxi fares rise for the first time in about 15 years due to surges in fuel costs and drops in the number of passen...
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Tokyo's Roppongi Hills adorned with winter illuminations
Tokyo's Roppongi Hills area is adorned with winter illuminations, with the lighting ceremony held for the first time in ...
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Castle in the sky awes tourists
A castle in the sky awes tourists in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan.
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