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In Northern Kyushu, water springs forth from the mountains rising beyond a sea of clouds and flows down into Kyushu's longest river, the Chikugo.

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The Shinano River is the longest of all of Japan's rivers. The waterway connects the coastal city of Niigata with Nagaoka further inland.

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Flowing through the middle of Shizuoka's Izu Peninsula, the Kano River is the setting of such famed works as the Dancing Girl of Izu and Amagi-goe.

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Running from its source in Yamanashi all the way to Tokyo Bay, the Tama River flows through the big city and is filled with life.

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The rolling water of the picturesque Kinugawa River weaves through ravines and makes its way southward across the Kanto Plain.

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The Gokase River in Miyazaki flows from the mountains of Kyushu to the Sea of Hyuga and was chosen among Japan's rivers for its water quality.

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Running along the west of the Ou Mountains to the Sea of Japan, the Omono River is known as a sacred place for endangered fish species.

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The Nagara River running from Mount Dainichi in Gifu's Hakusan National Park attracts many visitors with its long tradition of cormorant fishing.

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The Yoshino River in Tokushima flows down from the mountains of Shikoku and is known for its endless abundance of water.

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Flowing tirelessly through the city of Kyoto, the Kamo River boasts a deep connection to the culture and history of the old capital.

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The Kiso River flowing from the western part of Nagano through Gifu, Aichi and Mie all the way to Ise Bay is a beautiful aquatic paradise.

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The Shimanto River traverses the western part of Kochi. Shikoku's longest river is known as the last clear stream of Japan.

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In the northern part of Yamanashi flows the Fuji River. Its clear water provides various blessings to the people there.

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