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Japan’s Three Great Pine Groves: Exploring the Beauty of Kehi, Miho, and Niji Matsubara

Japan’s Three Great Pine Groves, known in Japanese as Nihon Sandai Matsubara (日本三大松原), represent some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the country. These iconic sites—Kehi no Matsubara in Fukui Prefecture, Miho no Matsubara in Shizuoka Prefecture, and Niji no Matsubara in Saga Prefecture—combine the serene beauty of vast …

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Kyushu Heavy Rain Alert 2025: Record-Breaking Storms, Landslides, and Flood Risks Explained

Heavy Rain Alert in Kyushu, Japan: Record-Breaking Downpours, Landslide Risks, and What It Means for the Region As of August 11, 2025, Japan’s southern island of Kyushu is under a severe weather alert due to relentless heavy rain caused by linear precipitation bands. This phenomenon has already dumped over 400 …

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