Hidden Wonders | Japan's Public Observatories Mark 100 Years of Bringing the Night Sky to the Public
Kurashiki Observatory, founded in 1926, pioneered public stargazing in Japan. Today, around 300 such facilities keep the tradition alive nationwide. The post Hidden Wonders | Japan's Public Observatories Mark 100 Years of Bringing the Night Sky to the Public first appeared on JAPAN Forward .
By kazutoshi koizumi· 7/10/2026, 11:45:00 PM· 2 min read
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