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Everything’s more fun with Mt. Fuji
Yamanashi Prefecture
More than just climbing, experience wake boarding and stand up paddle boarding in the beautiful Fujigoko, the Five Fuji Lakes. Or enjoy Fuji-Q Highland, one of Japan’s most popular amusements parks. Everything is more fun with Mt. Fuji in the background.
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Yamanashi Prefecture
3,776 meters of a perfect volcanic cone. Mt. Fuji is an icon of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s impressive from any direction.
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Yamanashi Prefecture
Yamanashi has peaches. The most peaches in Japan.
All through the summer, people come to Yamanashi to pick peaches and enjoy the sweet, fresh juiciness. For your friends who can’t join you picking fresh peaches, there are lots of delicious fruit jams and jellies you can take home to share.
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Yamanashi Prefecture
Hokuto City, Yamanashi. Surrounded by mountains in Japan’s Southern Alps, the area is famous for delicious water.
Traditionally used in brewing Japanese sake, the same waters are now used for distilling world famous Japanese whiskeys, too. In Hokuto, you can have both, to taste and experience how craftsmanship, time and delicious waters combine to make something truly worth the trip.
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Yamanashi specialties: Autumn leaves, peaches and grapes
Yamanashi Prefecture
Shosenkyo Gorge, one of the most beautiful canyons in Japan, is a major tourist attraction of Yamanashi Prefecture as well as a Japan Heritage site. There is a walkway that goes past beautifully colored leaves, rocks in various shapes, and a clear stream. Sengataki Waterfall in particular is the most famous spot in Shosenkyo Gorge. This magnificent waterfall, thirty meters high, is one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls.
Yamanashi Prefecture is also known for peaches and grapes. Yamanashi produce is very popular in Japan. The climate of Yamanashi is suitable for growing high quality fruit. In spring and summer, there are a lot of tourists for fruit-picking, who enjoy freshly picked Yamanashi fruit.
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Fukuoka Prefecture
The ramen in Fukuoka is special: a rich, white soup from pork marrow paired with thin noodles. Ramen shops and noodle stands can be found all over the city, it’s common to finish a night on the town with a bowl of ramen. Listen close, in the shops you’ll hear people ordering “Kae-dama”, a local custom that lets you get a second round of noodles for your soup.
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Munakata-Taisha (Munakata Shrine)
Fukuoka Prefecture
Three sacred shrines for three daughters of the goddess of the sun and universe, Amaterasu. Munakata-taisha dates back to the 4th century, where sailors prayed for safe voyages across the seas. You’ll find national treasures like a golden ring and a bronze mirror that speak to ages past. So sacred only Shinto priests are allowed to enter, the island of Okinoshima, home to one of the three shrines, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Akita Prefecture
On the Japan Sea coast, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains and the sea, not to mention delicious and fresh seafood.
Oga City is also a place to have fun, a visit to the local aquarium or taking in the experience of a traditional festival that celebrates the demon-like creature, Namahage.
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Japan Program Catalog (JPC) official trailer
Since April 2017, BEAJ has been operating the website “JAPAN Program Catalog” (JPC), the only official showcase of Japanese TV content.
Japanese major broadcasters and regional TV stations have joined forces to introduce their own shows to international buyers. As of January 2025, JPC features over 1,700 titles / 550 trailers from more than 60 sellers.
In JPC we have a rich collection of programs that feature nature and the wonderful charms unique to every region, as well as gourmet shows highlighting local delicacies. Most of these contents can be found nowhere else but on JPC.
Our goal is to become a bridge that will connect people from all over the world to many charms and wonders of Japan that match unique taste.
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秋田遺産
This content tells you the beauty of Akita, including traditional events, food, and seasonal scenery. These are the heritage of Akita that we would like to pass on to future generations and spread to the world.
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“Ueki no Sato” inherits 400 years of Nagasaki technology
Nagasaki Prefecture
“Ueki no Sato” has a history of about 400 years, dating back to the early Edo period.
It is said to be the oldest producer of garden trees in Kyushu, and is one of the Japanese gardens that represent Nagasaki.
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World-class Japanese Crafted Gin “Goto Tsubaki Distillery”
Nagasaki Prefecture
There is a small distillery on Fukue Island in the Goto Islands.
Craft gin with the theme of "landscape aroma" uses camellia fruit, which represents Goto.
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Winter fruits of Nagasaki Strawberries & Mandarin oranges
Nagasaki Prefecture
Mandarin oranges are indispensable in winter in Japan.
The cultivation of strawberries is also flourishing, with the "Yumenoka" brand.
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Seafood of Goto Kibinago and Spiny lobster fishing
Nagasaki Prefecture
The Goto Islands are rich in seafood.
Kibinago and spiny lobster are special products and are actively caught.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Japan's proud ramen culture has also taken root in Nagasaki.
Champon is famous in Nagasaki, but ramen shops with a unique Nagasaki twist are also very popular.
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Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen and Nagasaki-kaido kamome Market have opened
Nagasaki Prefecture
The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen KAMOME has opened in September 2022.
The "Nagasaki Kaido Kamome Market" in front of the ticket gates of JR Nagasaki Station offers a wide variety of souvenir stores and restaurants.
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Nagasaki Traditional Performing "Arts Nagasaki Kunchi 1"
Nagasaki Prefecture
In October 2023, Nagasaki's traditional autumn festival “Nagasaki Kunchi” was held.
The colorful and humorous dance was a feast for the eyes of the audience.
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Nagasaki Traditional Performing Arts “Nagasaki Kunchi 2”
Nagasaki Prefecture
In October 2023, Nagasaki's traditional autumn festival “Nagasaki Kunchi” was held.
The powerful performances overwhelmed the viewers.
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2023
Nagasaki Prefecture
Over 15,000 colorful lanterns and large art objects adorn the entire city.
In 2023, Nagasaki's winter tradition will be held for the first time in three years.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
The honey of Japanese honey bees is very rare.
One bee collects only one teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
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Feel the warmth of the Goto Islands with your whole body at Hotel "Colorit GOTO ISLANDS"
Nagasaki Prefecture
The concept is "a brilliant time to transform into your unadorned self"
"Kararito Goto Islands" is a rent-type hotel with clear blue seas and white sandy beaches.
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Farm on the island Tomatoes and Melones
Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki also has a thriving production of vegetables and fruits.
Takashima Farm on a remote island grows branded tomatoes and melons.
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Cutting edge island Ecological Goto
Nagasaki Prefecture
The remote island environment is suitable for demonstration experiments of ocean energy power generation, EV vehicles, self-driving vehicles, etc.
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Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival & Takengel
Nagasaki Prefecture
The Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival is one of the largest sail boat events in Japan with various types of sail boats including
large vessels which gather around the Nagasaki Port. +
Takengei is an acrobatics event featuring two guys wearing fox masks performing on a 10-meter high bamboo platform.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Goto Islands is one of the biggest camellia producing areas in Japan. Primeval camellia forests can be seen in various parts of the islands. The camellia oil produced is not only used as cooking oil, but is also widely used for cosmetic products.
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Confucius Shrine (Koshi-byo) & Sofuku-ji
Nagasaki Prefecture
Confucius Shrine (Koshi-byo) is the only Chinese-style mausoleum in Japan. Henmen-Show, which is a traditional Chinese face-changing performance that is held during particular events, is very popular among both locals and tourists. Sofuku-ji is a famous temple in Nagasaki, with its gate and main hall being designated as national treasures.
- Food/Drink
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sara-udon is a noodle dish native to Nagasaki, which has a topping of fried vegetables and a variety of seafood. Mahua (Yoriyori) is a Chinese fried dough confection. It is famous for its crispy texture, as well as its light and refreshing sweetness.
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Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon
Nagasaki Prefecture
People come from all over the world to participate in Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon that is held in Goto City every year. This triathlon is known for its mountainous courses that have spectacular scenery. Another good thing about this triathlon is the warm support from the locals.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Hetomato is a traditional folk festival featuring prayers for the prosperity of people’s descendants. Chankoko is a traditional dance where people dance to the sound of percussion instruments and handbells.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Goto Winery is the westernmost winery in Japan. With long hours of daylight and sea breeze, grapes from Goto Winery contain a lot of minerals resulting in delicious wine with a unique taste.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki Wagyu has won the first place in a national contest for the quality of the meat.
Kakuniman, which means pork bun in Japanese, is one of the specialties of Nagasaki.
- History
Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki City Dinosaur Museum exhibits fossils that were discovered in Nagasaki City such as the first large Tyrannosaurid fossil in Japan.
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Onidake is a symbol of Goto. A prescribed burning operation is conducted every three years to help maintain a healthy green grassland. The Osezaki Lighthouse is constructed on a cliff surrounded by beautiful nature.
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Unzen hot springs & Obama hot springs
Nagasaki Prefecture
Unzen Onsen is famous for Unzen Jigoku, where hot white steam is coming out of the earth continuously. Visitors can enjoy a footbath at Hot Foot 105, a part of Obama Onsen.
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A city where Christianity took its root
Nagasaki Prefecture
There are a number of hidden Christian sites in Nagasaki, including ten villages, remains of a castle, and a cathedral, dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. They reflect the era of the prohibition of the Christian faith, during which 26 martyrs were executed, as well as the activities of Christian communities.
- History
Nagasaki Prefecture
Hashima, called Guankanjma because of its battleship silhouette, is an abandoned island in Nagasaki. It was known for its undersea coal mines, which were shut down in 1974.
