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Waterfalls don't come prettier
Otome Falls, located along the Sawana River in Tochigi Prefecture, is as serene a spot as any. "Otome" translates as "maiden." Some say this natural wonder was named when a beautiful girl appeared at the summit. Others believe the cascading water looks like female hair.