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Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, where powerful currents flow into a calm sea between both shores. The speed ...

Now, at the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, you can also discover the world of LEGO®! Moreover, there are special features such as the 'LEGO® 3D model' with changing expressions and speaking ...

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As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the leading and cherished film ... by Keisuke Uyama unfolds a romance set in the vibrant cherry blossoms of autumn. The story begins with a ...