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PM Abe & PM Mahathir (
@chedetofficial
) shared their view to upgrade the
#LookEastPolicy
to further strengthen 🇯🇵🇲🇾relations. The
#LookEastPolicy
, proposed by PM Mahathir in 1981, has laid the foundation for the 🇯🇵🇲🇾cooperation. Find out more:
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A disappointing result, but a great match nonetheless. It’s been an inspiring & courageous run all the way. We are so proud of
#SAMURAIBLUE
🇯🇵!
🇯🇵 Their
#Qatar2022
story ends here, but what a journey they've had!
Thanks for adding some new special
#FIFAWorldCup
moments ❤️
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#Milestones2023
:
#ESCONFIELD
#HOKKAIDO
(
@FVillagePR
) will open in Mar. 2023 in
#Kitahiroshima
. The stadium🏟️ will have one of the world's largest screens & is expected to boost
#RegionalRevitalization
as a new home for the
#HokkaidoNipponHamFighters
⚾.
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: Japan's rainy season ☔🌧️ brings
#hydrangeas
, resplendent amidst traditional Japanese architecture. ⛩️ See them at Nara's Hasedera Temple as well as Kyoto's Gansenji Temple and Fujinomori Shrine - look out for heart-shaped ones too! 💗
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: The deepening of autumn in Japan brings leaf-veiled mountains & gold-tinged parks, just some of the charms of the season!
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Congratulations on taking top spot in the group and moving on to the knockout stage!
#SAMURAIBLUE
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Happy New Year! In Japan, Jan. 1 is a special day of the year when the Gods are said to appear with the sunrise🌅. At
#hatsumoude
, people pray for a safe & lucky
#NewYear
, read fortunes & buy talismans at
#ShintoShrines
and
#BuddhistTemples
.
#ExploreJapan
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: April brings
#cherryblossoms
! Carriage rides in
#Iwate
's
#KitakamiTenshochi
Park, sakura tunnels at
#Aomori
's
#HirosakiPark
, & the allure of
#Akita
's
#Kakunodate
samurai district make these
#Tohoku
's top 3
#cherryblossomviewing
spots.
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The giant
#torii
⛩️ at
#Hiroshima
’s
#ItsukushimaShintoShrine
is now beautifully restored after 3.5 years of renovation work. The 1,400-year-old
#shrine
was registered as
#WorldHeritage
in 1996 as a masterpiece representing the
#CreativeGenius
of humankind.
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: November sees Japan’s parks, temples and shrines awash in colorful autumn leaves.🍂
#Kyoto
Pref. temples like Rurikoin and Eikando Zenrin-ji are known for fall foliage, while
#Nara
Pref.'s Nara Park and Tanzan Jinja Shrine both captivate.
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#PhotoOfTheWeek
:
#ChristmasEve
🎄 in Japan sees lights everywhere capture the spirit of the season. In the capital, a long, tree-lined avenue offers a view of brightly lit
#TokyoTower
🗼. Please enjoy the gentle glow & subtle sparkle of a
#TokyoChristmas
.
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New articles for
#KIZUNA
, an official e-magazine of JapanGov, are now online! The magazine highlights the one-of-a-kind Zero Waste Center, a British
#YouTuber
,
@AbroadInJapan
, and the global approach to export the world’s beloved yellowtail. Find out more:
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
:
#Spring
brings
#CherryBlossoms
🌸! See the vistas of Hirosaki Park and Ashino Park in Aomori, a colorful
#sakura
tunnel at Toyama's Matsukawa Park, and the lush beauty of Mie's Mitake Cherry Blossoms—among Japan's 100 best sakura spots.
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As the
#G7
#Hiroshima
Summit 2023 begins, celebrate the colors of Itsukushima Shrine! The vermillion of this World Heritage Site in Hiroshima, epitomized by Otorii Gate ⛩️, harmonizes w/ the surrounding green mountains 🏔️ and blue sea.
#HighlightingJapan
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Japanese transformable toys inspired
@takamityu
to develop a folding electric motorbike--the “TATAMEL BIKE.”🏍️At H690xL690xW260mm, it requires no parking space when folded, can charge at home and be personalized like a smartphone.
#InnovationJapan
#CES2023
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Japan’s highest mountain,
#Fujisan
🗻, has been revered in one form or another for millennia. In recognition of this influence, Fujisan was inscribed as
#WorldHeritage
in 2013. Enjoy these scenes of splendid Fujisan, a globally familiar symbol of
#Japan
.
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Hooray for Japan on its historic World Cup victory!
#SAMURAIBLUE
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: Beautiful
#Wisteria
blooming season begins in Japan!
#Fukuoka
's
#KawachiWisteriaGarden
&
#Tochigi
's
#AshikagaFlowerPark
are world-famous wisteria viewing spots; also popular are Nara's
#KasugaTaishaShrine
&
#KameidoShrine
, a gorgeous contrast w/
#TokyoSkyTree
.
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: The refreshing patter of Japan's rainy season heralds the coming of summer and brings
#ClearBlueSkies
in its wake, setting a beautiful contrast with white clouds and diverse landscapes.
#ExploreJapan
#UntilWeMeetAgain
#SeeYouSoon
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: As autumn deepens in Japan, see how the windows of traditional Japanese architecture capture
#Koyo
- the turning of the leaves - and their gorgeous shades of red and yellow like a picture frame. More here:
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It’s
#CatDay
😸 in Japan, a purrrfect time to laud the calico cats who are stationmasters! These cap-wearing cuties at the Kishi & Idakiso train stations are the cat's meow—catch their train or follow them at
@ekichoTAMA
!
#RegionalRevitalization
#Wakayama
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: Japan's
#sakura
#cherryblossoms
are being in full bloom—
#DYK
that some of the oldest trees are 1,500 to 2,000 yrs old? Explore Japan's beautiful landscapes adorned by
#sakura
trees here:
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Japanese castles are also joining the fight against
#COVID19
by extending their respective support to
#Healthcareworkers
, working day and night at the frontlines. Iconic castle towers display blue light to show citizens'
#solidarity
&
#gratitude
.
#LightItBlue
#WeLightAsOne
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#AutumnPhotoOfTheMonth
: Fall comes alive amid the serenity of Tōdai-ji Temple and other buildings near
#Nara
Park! From late October to early December, the area's free-roaming deer 🦌 are seen against a dappling of red, orange, and yellow leaves 🍁.
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As 2023 comes to an end 🎊, let's welcome the
#NewYear
with a fresh mindset! The sound of temple bells 🔔 on the last night of December has lifted spirits since ancient times. See our infographic to learn more about this tradition.
#Joyanokane
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Today, a parade will be held for Their Majesties the Emperor & the Empress to broadly celebrate their enthronement & to allow the public to offer their felicitations. Preparations are all set; look back w/ these photos before it starts:
#JPNEnthronement
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Japan celebrates the autumnal equinox tomorrow as the leaves start changing colors around the country!
#FallColors
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It's
#LaborThanksgivingDay
in Japan! In Toho village, Fukuoka, Japan's ancient Take no Tanada
#terracedricefields
were lit up for a week to show gratitude for hard works, both in harvesting and rebuild from the disaster in 2017. Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Have you ever seen Japanese
#cherryblossoms
? Share in the delight of
#Ohanami
(sakura viewing) with these 4 gorgeous
#PhotosOfTheMonth
."
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Nishimoto Kimiko was 72 when she began taking pictures. At 92, Nishimoto has more than 230,000 followers on Instagram, where she is adored for her hilarious selfies. Read more on
#HighlightingJapan
:
#SundayReading
#GoingStronger
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: July is flower season in
#Hokkaido
🌺, with lavender fields abound! The floral kaleidoscope at Farm Tomita in Nakafurano delights with a sightseeing train & lavender ice cream 🍦, while Sapporo's lavender-embraced Buddha statue enchants.
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On August 6, 1945,
#Hiroshima
was destroyed by the first nuclear weapon used on a human population. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) is a World Heritage Site & symbol of Hiroshima’s strong desire for
#peace
. More here:
#HighlightingJapan
#G7
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It’s Culture Day!
#Otaru
,
#Hokkaido
once attracted superb craftspeople—the Otaru Meister’s Guild continues that legacy. Experiences incl. sweets making and carving show visitors area culture and grow the next generation of artisans.
#RegionalRevitalization
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#Sakura
cherry blossoms are reaching full bloom in
#WashingtonDC
!! Today in 1912, the first 2 of 3,000 sakura trees gifted from
#Tokyo
were planted at DC's Tidal Basin. Learn more about the story behind this exchange:
#WeAreTomodachi
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: Symbols of spring in Japan, illuminated cherry blossoms 🌸 exude a magical atmosphere! See light-ups at spots like Miidera-temple in Shiga Prefecture, Kyoto's To-ji Temple, Hirosaki Park in Aomori, and Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima.
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Following the attack in Barcelona, the Government of Japan offers its sincere condolences to the people of Spain.
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On August 6, 2020, the annual Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony was held in Hiroshima. Prime Minister Abe delivered an address. Read the full text:
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As the heat subsides, exquisite fall flowers in full bloom add a joyous touch to Japan's landscapes.
#PhotosoftheMonth
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: In June, Japan enters the rainy season and the summer is ushered in through downpours and humid days like a rite of passage. Ajisai hydrangea flowers celebrate the season's arrival with intense blues and refreshing light pinks:
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#Milestones2023
: Dec 11. saw the successful launch of
@ispace_inc
’s🚀 unmanned lunar lander - part of their
#LunarExploration
program to put Japan's first commercial lander on the
#Moon
🌛. It'll land on the Moon around April 2023!
#InnovationJapan
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Built in the late 1500s,
#Hiroshima
Castle 🏯 and its tower stood tall until WWII, when it was destroyed. Restored to its former appearance, it is now a popular symbol of the vibrant city hosting the 2023
#G7
Summit.
#HighlightingJapan
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: As Japan is blanketed in snow, its traditional architecture undergoes an ethereal transformation. See the beauty of
#YasakaPagoda
in
#Kyoto
,
#NikkoToshoguShrine
in
#Tochigi
,
#MatsumotoCastle
in
#Nagano
, and
#GinzanOnsen
in
#Yamagata
.
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: Today is
#ChildrensDay
in Japan !! See these colorful
#koinobori
(
#CarpStreamer
) windsocks flown in hopes of children's healthy growth across the country:
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Today on
#CastleDay
, see these beautiful
#nationaltreasures
of Japan! Here's more on these castles & how to visit them.
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Marine Day highlight: the Japan Coast Guard’s Special Rescue Team is always at the ready to respond to complex maritime accidents in Japan!
#JCG
#rescue
#SkillstoShare
#MaritimeSafety
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Happy New Year 2020!! It's the year of
#Tokyo2020
& preparations are gearing up, including the official handover of the
#NationalStadium
. We look forward to welcoming athletes and visitors to Japan this summer!
#Milestone2020
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A perfect way to end the tournament!
We are all so proud of you!
@samuraijapan_pr
#WorldBaseballClassic
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Today marks the beginning of the Japan's new era, Reiwa ? beautiful harmony. People are celebrating the Accession to the Throne and, on May4, the General Public will visit the Imperial Palace for celebration:
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Today is
#GreenTeaDay
in
#Japan
! The first flush harvest of
#GreenTea
will be shipped very soon. Learn more and take a sip for yourself:
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#PhotosOftheMonth
: Flourishing
#Ume
#PlumBlossoms
herald the arrival of
#spring
in Japan! A tapestry of pink and white brings a warm atmosphere nationwide, including one in Mito City, Ibaraki, boasting around 3,000 trees with instagrammable sceneries:
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This is the pathway into an inclusive future - a pop-up café in Tokyo has demonstrated that remote control robots enable embedded patients to be an active member of the community:
#GlobalGoals
#InnovationJapan
#Society5_0
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Hokkaido boasts unique and splendid animal species that you cannot see in other parts of Japan. The arrival of winter reminds us of these natural wonders.
#Biodiversity
#GlobalGoals
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Happy Birthday
#TokyoTower
! It was officially opened to the public today in 1958. Learn more about this beloved Tokyo icon, still going strong after six decades:
#Tokyo1964
#Tokyo2020
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Tsukimi, or moon viewing party, is a Japanese long-standing tradition to celebrate harvest in autumn. Enjoy “Chushu no Meigetsu” (harvest moon), which falls on tomorrow this year, with dango (rice dumplings) and the beauty of the moon.
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This year marks the 170th anniversary of legendary Japanese
#Ukiyoe
painter & printmaker
#KATSUSHIKAHokusai
' death. Learn more with
#HighlihgtingJapan
about
#SumidaHokusaiMuseum
in Tokyo, which is dedicated to
#Hokusai
's works:
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#Solidarity
to support
#HealthcareWorkers
, who are working diligently at the frontlines in the fight against
#COVID19
, is expanding nationwide. Landmarks and buildings display blue light to show the public's support for them.
#LightItBlue
#WeLightAsOne
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We are finally back in the finals!
#WorldBaseballClassic
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Today marks His Majesty the Emperor’s abdication of the throne. Explore three decades of His Majesty's reign with the April Edition of Highlighting Japan:
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#YearInReview
: Shibuya's Meiji Jingu Shrine celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Its iconic 700,000 square meter man-made forest was an architype of a
#SustainableForest
project - now serving as a rich center of
#biodiversity
in Tokyo:
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This five-storied pagoda in
#Tohoku
stands for more than 650 years amidst a thicket of 1,000-year-old cedar trees as if quietly watching over visitors & surrounding sacred mountains. Find out more with
#HighlightingJapan
:
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Iconic
#TokyoSkytree
was completed 8 years ago today! Its 634 m radio tower is a marvel of futuristic architecture, embraced with modern and ancient technologies. Learn more about this new icon of Tokyo:
#HBD
#Shitamachi
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78 years since the atomic bombing of
#Hiroshima
, the world joins Hiroshima SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Club's "PADDLE for PEACE." Participants cleaned the Ota River and tonight guide floating lanterns, each paddle symbolizing peace 🕊️ & hope.
#GlobalGoals
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#PhotoOfTheWeek
: February brings a pure white blanket covering Japan's northern regions and mountain peaks, transforming the landscape. At this time the black exterior of
#Nagano
Prefecture's
#Matsumoto
Castle 🏯 stands in striking contrast to the snow ❄️.
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Today is
#GreeneryDay
. In Japan’s terraced rice fields around this time, farmers start planting rice, carrying on the tradition of living in harmony with nature. Explore its beauty and celebrate the treasures that nature brings to our daily lives:
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Right up until today,
#Shibuya
has always been a center of urban development and a cultural trendsetter in
#Tokyo
. See how it has evolved:
#ThrowbackSunday
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In most of Japan, June marks the first pitter-patter of the
#RainySeason
☔🌧️ known as
#tsuyu
, or "plum rain"—but how did it get such a poetic name? Discover the likely answer in this infographic:
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
:
#Koyo
is here - see the leaves change at Japan's
#HistoricCastles
incl. the colorful wonder of Nagano's
#MatsumotoCastle
& Osaka's
#OsakaCastle
, Gifu's illuminated
#GujoHachimanCastle
, and Okayama's cloud-floating
#BitchuMatsuyamaCastle
.
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#AutumnPhotoOfTheMonth
: In
#Kyoto
, the ancient capital of Japan, signs of the autumn season abound! The joyful flourish of vibrantly hued leaves 🍁 makes the city's many shrines ⛩️, temples, and other traditional architecture 🏯 even more exquisite.
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Did you know that the beloved
#cherryblossoms
found in Washington DC were gifted from Japan over a century ago? Read more in
#HighlightingJapan
to trace their journey of friendship w/ the story of the 110 years of cherry-tree exchange b/w Japan & US:
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: See the fleeting beauty of
#Koyo
—the changing of the leaves, signaling fall—in these photos capturing
#NarukokyoGorge
in
#Miyagi
,
#OiraseStream
in
#Aomori
,
#MtNantai
& Hachodejima in
#Nikko
,
#Tochigi
and
#Jozankei
in
#Hokkaido
.
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It's Streetcars Day, time to introduce the Haga Utsunomiya
#LRT
!🚊 On track for an Aug. 26 debut, the sleek, eco-friendly, and low-floor Light Rail Transit in Utsunomiya City,
#Tochigi
will be Japan's 1st new streetcar in 75 years.
#RegionalRevitalization
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With 100 days until the
#G7
#HiroshimaSummit
, let's touch on the host city's attractions - incl.
#Hiroshima
Castle 🏯! Constructed by MORI Terumoto in the 16th century, it was later lost; rebuilt in 1958, it offers a museum showcasing Hiroshima's history.
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Culture lovers, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Kinkaku-ji in
#Kyoto
and experience the power of Namahage Sedo Festival in
#Akita
, or the fun of touring around Lemon Island in
#Hiroshima
.
What will your next destination be? Check out our recommendations👇
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#YearInReview
: This year, facilities throughout Japan shined blue in gratitude for the
#HealthcareProfessionals
steadfastly fighting
#COVID19
for all of us. Let's look back on some of these expressions of appreciation and support.
#LightItBlue
#StayHome
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#HappyAutumnEquinox
! Celebrate the first day of autumn with
#ohagi
, Japanese home-made comforting sweets made with glutinous rice & red bean paste.
#wagashi
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#DYK
about hakama? Popular as school uniforms during Meiji, they are now worn by female students for graduation in Japan.
#Japan
#hakama
#tradition
#graduation
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Have you ever seen real red-crowned cranes? In Hokkaido, various community efforts have raised public awareness of this endangered species, resulting in its population recovery. Learn more with
#HighlightingJapan
:
#GlobalGoals
#Biodiversity
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#PhotosOfTheMonth
: Autumn has come in the form of
#koyo
- a canopy of orange, yellow and red leaves! See the colors of
#Hokkaido
and
#Tohoku
at Aomori's
#TsutaNuma
Lake, Hokkaido's
#MikuniPass
, Fukushima's
#TsurugajoCastle
, and Akita's Hottai waterfall.
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The
#Tokyo2020
#TorchRelay
begins today in
#Fukushima
! Springtime highlights incl. a "waterfall"
#CherryBlossom
tree thought to be over 1,000 yrs old, part of the natural wonder & tradition making this
#Tohoku
pref. ideal for launching the
#Olympics
.
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Live the dream of staying in a castle 🏯 ! Ehime's Ozu Castle offers a once-in-a-lifetime stay for 1 group of guests daily. Enjoy a reenactment of the 1617 castle takeover, court music 🎶, & local cuisine w/ a modern twist 🍽️.
#RegionalRevitalization
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To fight against
#COVID19
, Niigata's health-food manufacturer Echigo Yakuso produces sanitizers with a 70%-alcohol spirit made from 80 kinds of local herbs & wildflowers with its technique and donates it to the local community.
#RegionalRevitalization
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#MeetTheChangemakers
: OKOCHI Aika, Designer, Founder & CEO of Dodici, crafts contemporary fashion from kimono textiles. To help fight
#COVID19
, she now designs reusable masks with modern textiles woven in Kyoto’s 1,000 year-old
#nishijinori
tradition.
#Renacnatta
#Sustainability
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It's
#CatDay
🐈 in Japan, the purrfect time to highlight a
#Fukushima
station 🚉 transformed by our feline friends! After
@ashinomakionsen
made a cat its stationmaster, rail use & tourism rose. There's also a cat-tastic train!
#RegionalRevitalization
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It’s
#GreeneryDay
in Japan, a great time to celebrate its
#nationalparks
!
#SetonaikaiNationalPark
, Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park &
#AmamiguntoNationalPark
are just 4 of the 34 parks protecting Japan’s rich
#naturalheritage
.
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#MeetTheChangemakers
: Actress KOBAYASHI Ryoko started AGRIKO INC., where
#aquaponics
produce
#fish
🐟 & greens 🥬🥒 on a
#Tokyo
rooftop. Sold to a café ☕ on the building’s 1st floor, these edible results of urban agriculture have less environmental impact.
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On June 1, 163 fireworks manufacturers joined forces to launch their respective works simultaneously across the country, praying for the end of the
#COVID19
outbreak and wishing for everyone’s health and happiness. Find out more :
#cheeruphanabi
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Have you ever seen Japan’s
#SwimmingJewel
?
#Nishikigoi
(ornamental carp) is gaining popularity as auspicious fish in Asia and beyond with its unique color and pattern. Here’s the story behind the birth of this beautiful fish:
#HighlightingJapan
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Delicious
#ozoni
soup is a traditional
#NewYear
staple with mochi rice cakes. Explore this NewYear specialty dish:
#HighlightingJapan
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