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Temple in tiny town in Japan transforms into otherworldly beauty on special summer nights

Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.

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Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit

A unique place to get a shrine stamp that tourists are yet to discover.

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A daytime visit to Tokyo’s “station of despair” to look for demon lairs【Photos】

Just because this trip to Otsuki didn’t go as planned doesn’t mean it didn’t go well.

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Japan’s 160-year-old Great Wisteria of Tochigi is now in full bloom, ready for visitors【Photos】

You don’t get this beautiful in a day, and Ashikaga Flower Park has two other types of flowers also looking their best.

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Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason

After helicopter evacuation, college student returns to pick up something he left behind, gets himself stuck again.

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Mt. Fuji’s “field sakura” coming into bloom as Shibazakura Festival begins

Annual event in Fuji Five Lakes area offers one of the most beautiful views of the symbol of Japan.

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Mt. Fuji climbing reservation website is now open, and here’s how to reserve your spot

Reservations and per-person hiking fees are now mandatory for the Yoshida Trail.

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Japan’s submerged forest gets even more beautiful with Lake Shirakawa spring light-up event【Pics】

When the snow melts, something breathtaking happens at this lake in northern Japan.

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Explore Japan’s volcanic beauty at Hakone’s latest attraction

With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.

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Gacha Toilets aim to offer Japanese mountain climbers relief and trinkets

I gacha toilet right ‘ere, pal!

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Cost to climb Mt. Fuji doubles, some hikers may have to pass test before getting on trail

Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.

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Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere

First sakura sightings now predicted for prefecture on opposite side of Japan from Tokyo.

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The new world’s smallest park is in Japan, and it’s so tiny you might not even notice it【Video】

Guinness World Records awards designation to Shizuoka town after thorough measuring of dimensions.

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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year

Maps and projected dates present a great opportunity for travelers looking to chase the cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other.

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Japan’s plum blossom season is here, and after-dark garden is one of the best spots to see them

One of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens gets even more beautiful with special ume illumination event.

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Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo

Sakura expected to reach full bloom earlier than last year in all regions of Japan but one.

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Hide-and-seek game to be held on snow-covered mountain in Japan seeks 100 players【Video】

Temperatures expected to be far below freezing at event that welcomes kids and senior citizens too.

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Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season

We’re getting closer to the start of sakura season, in more ways than one.

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It’s time to get a jump on beautiful pink blossoms at this forest garden in Japan【Photos】

Why wait for sakura when ume are already almost here?

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Dog-killing waves create spectacular views on this remote Japanese island

A dramatic local legend and fascinating rock formations make this island unforgettable.

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