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  Asahiyama Zoo

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

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  Asahiyama Zoo, located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is a popular sightseeing spot and surrounded by many interesting places. At the closest, there is Asahiyama Yuki-no-Mura, where you can enjoy Hokkaido specialty foods such as ramen and “Genghis Kan” mutton hotpot. At Asahiyama Zoo, you can see penguins, seals, polar bears, hippos, and other animals, and observe their natural behavior in the exhibits.

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  Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival

  Posted in: Tohoku, Fukushima

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  On the first Saturday, Sunday and Monday of October every year, Nihonmatsu Shrine’s annual festival is held, which has a tradition of more than 350 years. The main attraction is the 3,000 brightly glowing red paper lanterns. On the eve of the festival, seven large floats called Taikodai are gathered from neighboring towns, and a ceremony is held to light the sacred flame of Nihonmatsu Shrine to the red paper lanterns. The 11-meter tall Taikodai are each decorated with 300 lanterns, and they...

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  Fushimi Inari Taisha

  Posted in: Kyoto, Kansai

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  Fushimi Inari Taisha is found in Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a highly popular shrine in Kyoto with a long history. The shrine is also open at night, allowing you to visit at any hour of the day. The shrine features thousands of torii gates, fox statues placed in various locations, an awe-inspiring main shrine building, and other highlights. Many people visit this shrine to pray for divine favors and acquire an amulet or other charms.

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  National Parks in Hokkaido

  Posted in: Hokkaido

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  National Parks in Hokkaido

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  Historic Sekigahara Battlefield

  Posted in: Chubu, Gifu

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  The Sekigahara Battlefield became a pivotal setting in Japanese history on September 15, 1600, when the Eastern Army led by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari battled for political power following the demise of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today, various historic sites related to the monumental battle still remain in the town of Sekigahara, including nine government-designated historical sites.

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  BAMBOO AIRWAYS ANNOUNCEMENT ON LAUNCHING THE SUPER EASY SUMMER FLYING PROGRAM

  Posted in: Flight news

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  Bamboo Airways (BAV) announces the launch of the Super Easy Summer Flying Program.

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  Yoshinogari Historical Park

  Posted in: Kyushu, Saga

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  The Yoshinogari Ruins, designated as a Special Historical Site, is Japan's largest moated settlement from the Yayoi period. In this spacious park, huge tumuli, Kamekambo tombs, pit dwellings, and watch towers have been restored, offering opportunities to gain first-hand experience of the Yayoi period. Here, you can also try building a fire and making comma-shaped bead.

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  Hirosaki Park

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Hirosaki Park is located in the center of Hirosaki City with a total area of about 490,000 square meters. The site was originally Hirosaki Castle which was the castle of the Tsugaru Clan who reigned the Hirosaki Domain of 100,000 koku (unit of area) during feudal era. In spring, there is Japan’s most famous Cherry Blossom Festival, in autumn is Autumn Festival where the white walls of the moat and the castle decorated with autumn foliage, and in winter, a Snow Lantern Festival with huge snow...

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  Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine and Nachisan Seigantoji Temple

  Posted in: Wakayama, Kansai

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  Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine is in southeastern Wakayama Prefecture in the mountains of Nachi-Katsuura town. Together with Nachisan Seigantoji Temple, they have been at the center of Kumano's nature worship since ancient times. The shrine is part of the Kumano Sanzan, the three grand shrines of Kumano, along with Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Hongu Taisha. The town of Nachi-Katsuura also has many attractions, including the quality seaside hot spring of Katsuura Onsen and Katsuura...

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  Chausuyama Plateau

  Posted in: Chubu, Aichi

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  The Chausuyama Plateau is located in the Chausuyama area in Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture. The plateau is home to Aichi Prefecture’s only skiing area, and it attracts many visitors for skiing in winter. This isn’t the only season to visit the plateau, though - it offers attractions to enjoy all year round, such as the sight of the ground covered with shibazakura flowers (moss pink) in spring, outdoor activities such as camping and hiking in summer, and autumn foliage...

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  Farm Tomita

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

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  With its characteristic orderly flower fields, Tomita Farm is one of the most photographed spots in Hokkaido , and a major attraction scene during the summer. With its characteristic orderly flower fields, Tomita Farm is one of the most photographed spots in Hokkaido , and a major attraction scene during the summer.

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  Lake Toya

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  The lake is a crater north of Mount Usu, and is the largest and best quality hot spring resort in Hokkaido.

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