Samurai battles on horseback in Fukushima Prefecture
A festival featuring the reenactment of samurai battles on horseback takes place in Fukushima Prefecture.
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Sumida River fireworks resume with over 1 million spectators
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is held in Tokyo following a three-year hiatus, with more than 1 million spectators ...
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Swim-with-whale event in western Japan
An event where people can swim with whales is taking place at a beach in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan.
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Kyoto ducklings move to new home
10 ducklings born at a temple in Kyoto move to the Kamogawa River.
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Tokaido shinkansen bullet train melody changes after 20 years
The in-vehicle melody used on bullet trains on the Tokaido shinkansen line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka is changed af...
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Eel imports arrive in Japan ahead of feasting day
Eel imports arrive at Narita International Airport east of Tokyo ahead of a day designated in Japan for feasting on the ...
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Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport reopens to international flights
Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport reopens to international flights.
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Golden monkey spotted in northern Japan
A local in Yamagata Prefecture, northern Japan, finds and films a golden monkey.
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Kyoto's Gion festival reaches climax
The Gion Matsuri festival reaches a climax with a float procession in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto amid the sum...
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Horseback archery show in eastern Japan
A show featuring traditional Japanese horseback archery called "yabusame" takes place in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest ...
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