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Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and ...

Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The city government here will introduce fees at normally free parking lots and double the charges in certain areas to ease congestion caused by foreign ...

A trip to Japan is incomplete without visiting Mount Fuji, which is considered a symbol of harmony and beauty in the country. However, catching a glimpse of this majestic mountain depends on timing ...

The “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star purchased the Upper West Side residence in 2021 for $7.8 million, which means she's looking at a $300,000 loss. The NFL veteran’s Santa Barbara-inspired ...

April 5, 2025 • Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions. (The page is in Japanese. Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) ...

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