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Uga Valley campground makes a very convincing argument to take a detour from the standard Tokyo-Kyoto travel route.
Wildlife photographer discovers Japan’s first-ever baby Alashanian pipistrelle while observing bats near a local school.
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What’s the harm in pinching a tiny bit of seaweed? Quite a lot, as our Japanese-language reporter learned.
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Nothing’s nicer on a cold autumn day than a hot outdoor bath while gazing at the changing leaves.
Unexpected post-typhoon scene in Japan is so beautiful it looks like something from a movie.
The usual red design found in Japan has been replaced by a throwback item from your childhood in one locale.
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