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UTC+9 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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KANANUMA is located in the southern part of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, and is a major transportation hub in the Kanto region, about 80 kilometers from Tokyo and about one hour from Shinjuku Station by limited express train. The city is known as the "Home of Japanese Paper" and has a thousand-year history of KANANUMA Washi, whose production techniques are listed as an important intangible cultural asset of Japan, and whose delicate texture is widely used in both traditional craftsmanship and modern design. KANANUMA has both historical and natural beauty, with monuments such as Shirokuji Park and Yakushiji Temple recalling the prosperity of the Edo period, and as the gateway to Nikko National Park, it is surrounded by famous hot spring resorts such as Nikko and Kinugawa. The cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season are particularly attractive, and local specialties such as "KANANUMA Soba" and "Strawberry Daifuku" are popular among tourists, making it a charming town with a blend of tradition and modernity.
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is located in the middle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in southwest China, and is known as the "Spring City" because of its four seasons and pleasant climate. With an average annual temperature of about 15℃, no severe cold in winter and no heat in summer, it is an ideal city for tourism and living. As a multi-ethnic settlement, there are 25 ethnic groups living here, including Han, Yi, Bai and Dai, with colorful ethnic cultures and unique traditional festivals such as Torch Festival and Water Splashing Festival. Surrounded by the Stone Forest World Geopark, Dianchi Pond, Xishan Longmen and other famous scenic spots, the natural wonders and humanistic heritage are intertwined. At the same time, Kunming is China's important open gateway to Southeast Asia and South Asia, combining modern urban vitality with frontier ethnic flavor, and is the core window for experiencing Yunnan's diverse cultures.