archeological excavation (archaeological)
to skip over (while reading); to skim
collecting series of stamps at railway stations, tourist spots, etc.
stamp; sticker (in messaging apps); (large) emoji
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
discord; disharmony; false note; being out of tune
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
illustrated book; picture book
tourist information (brochure, map, center)
local specialty; special product (of a region)
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
standing for a long time; remaining standing
goods on display; (an) exhibit; exhibition (of goods)
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
making (something) widely known; announcement; unveiling
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
-clad; in the midst of; tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price); times (i.e. multiplied by); able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
traveling expenses; travelling expenses; carfare
to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root
local cuisine; local delicacy; popular food from a particular area
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
two at a time; two by two; in twos
hamburger (in a bun); burger
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
sudden rise to power; sudden rise in prosperity
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
ghost town; deserted village; village without inhabitants
migration; move; emigration; immigration
subsidy; grant; subvention