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Planning Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter Kim Bergström Nov 26, 2024 In efforts to try and keep the charm of the town intact, Ginzan Onsen will implement visitor number caps at certain times of the..
Culture Tohoku Kizuna Festival 2025 Jun 14th - Jun 15th The Tohoku Kizuna Festival was initially created to remember the lives lost in the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, it’s an o..
Culture Yutagawa Onsen Plum Festival 2026 Late Mar The Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Onsen..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2026 Late Feb Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
Culture Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen Tiffany Aguilar Akita is the country’s sixth largest prefecture with something special to offer in every season. With a distinct climate, Akit..
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