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The Northern Pika: The "God of Rocky Lands." This Cute Critter, With Its Characteristic High-Pitched Cry, Is a Rare and Precious Creature That Can Only Be Found in the Great Outdoors of Hokkaido!

The Gorgeous Carp Streamers of Kazo Saitama; One of the Few Carp Streamer Towns in Japan. The History of These Handmade Crafts and How They're Made!

The Beautiful Carpet of Autumn Leaves at Bishamon-do Temple. Turning the Approach to the Temple a Brilliant Red, It’s One of the Most Famous Spots in Japan to View the Autumn Foliage! Introducing the Beauty of Kyoto in Autumn!

The Beautiful Landscape of Kumano Kodo, A World Heritage Site in Wakayama Prefecture. This Historic Power Spot Is Full of Stone Steps and Sacred Waterfalls, Perfect for Your Instagram!

Onigiri: The Ultimate Japanese Food, Loved by Many. A Look at the Surprisingly Unknown Appeal of This Snack, and How to Make Delicious Tuna Mayo Onigiri!

Amanohashidate - One of the Three Most Scenic Spots in Japan. Power Spots and Popular Tourist Attractions Around Amanohashidate to Make Your Trip to Kyoto 110% Fun!

The Powerful Training of Sumo! What Training Do the Wrestlers of the “Takadagawa Stable” Usually Do? Check out the Tradition of the National Sport That Has Been Handed Down Through Japan Since Ancient Times!

Noh - Fall in Love With the Classical Japanese Dance Theatre. A Look at Its History, Charm, and Aesthetics

Hokkaido's Foremost Tourist Destination, Asahiyama Zoo. Learn About the Ecology of Adorable Animals at the Most Popular Zoo in Japan!

Step Into the World of Bonsai (盆栽), a Traditional Japanese Culture, at the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama City, Saitama! Enjoy the Charm of Bonsai With 4K Images, and Experience the Harmony of Japan

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The Beautiful Carpet of Autumn Leaves at Bishamon-do Temple. Turning the Approach to the Temple a Brilliant Red, It’s One of the Most Famous Spots in Japan to View the Autumn Foliage! Introducing the Beauty of Kyoto in Autumn!

Enjoy Watching the Ezo Momonga, With Its Huge, Adorable Eyes! How Does the Ezo Momonga Differ From the Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel and the Sugar Glider You Can Find in Pet Stores? Let’s Take a Look at the Flying Squirrels Inhabiting Japan!

The Most Dangerous Festival in Japan? Osaka's Danjiri Festival Is Full of Unexpected Events and Accidents! Toppling Over Sideways, Crashing, Falling Over... It's a Thrilling Event You Won’t Want to Miss!

The Gorgeous Carp Streamers of Kazo Saitama; One of the Few Carp Streamer Towns in Japan. The History of These Handmade Crafts and How They're Made!

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View Nature From the Sky on the Tateyama Ropeway in Toyama Prefecture! A Must-Visit Spot With Spectacular Views That Change With the Seasons!

A Breathtaking Display of Kyudo (Japanese Archery). One Female Kyudo Master Tells of Her Passion Toward Kyudo as Both Physical and Spiritual Training!

The Beautiful, World Champion Karate Instructor, Ayano Nakamura, Talks About the Appeal of Karate. Discover the “Japanese Spirit" That Captivates the Hearts of Foreigners All Over the Globe.

Hokkaido's Yezo Sika Deer: Magnificent Wild Herds Moving Through the Snow of the Notsuke Peninsula! All About the Yezo Sika Deer and Their Problem as a Disruptive Species

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