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2026.10.11Exploring Lake Kussharo: Hokkaido’s Caldera, Monsters, and Ainu LegendsDiscover Lake Kussharo in Hokkaido's Akan-Mashu National Park. Explore Ainu mythology, the legend of monster Kusshii, and dig your own hot spring…
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2026.10.10Exploring Kamui Kotan: Geology and Ainu Legend in AsahikawaDiscover the Kamui Kotan Potholes in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Explore unique geological formations and rich Ainu folklore along the Ishikari River.
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2026.10.09Yakama Potholes: River Landscapes and a Rain-Dragon Tradition in EhimeExplore Yakama’s protected rock pools, attributed dragon tradition and steep woodland walk, with official sources and practical Kumakogen travel guidance.
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2026.10.08The Sacred Deer of Nara: Messengers of Kasuga Taisha ShrineDiscover the white-deer legend of Kasuga Taisha, respectful ways to see Nara’s wild deer, and the November 2026 antler-cutting dates.
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2026.10.06Miho no Matsubara: Exploring Japan’s Legendary Pine Grove and Mount Fuji ViewsDiscover Miho no Matsubara in Shizuoka, a stunning UNESCO heritage pine grove famed for Mount Fuji views, the celestial maiden legend, and…
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2026.10.05Visiting Jōren Falls: Shizuoka’s Legendary Spider Woman WaterfallJōren Falls, located in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is renowned not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for the captivating…
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