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The Gateway to History and Culture Southern Okinawa is a region where the legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom lives o…
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Ise Jingu, located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, is affectionately called “O-Ise-san” or “O-D…
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The Futami area, located around Futami-cho in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, has flourished since ancient times as …
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On October 10, 2025, a special “Takigino” performance was held at Ritsurin Garden. This stage was …
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Izushi, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a former castle town that once flourished around Izushi …
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