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Kawazu Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.; Festival to Be Held through March 8
SHIZUOKA — Kawazu cherry trees, known for their early blooms, are at their peak in Kawazu, Shizuo...
February 19, 2026
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Ginza West Confectionery Store Staying True to Its Roots
Ginza West is a Western-style confectionery store loved for generations for its famed baked sweet...
February 17, 2026
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Ginza West Confectionery Store Staying True to Its Roots
Ginza West is a Western-style confectionery store loved for generations for its famed baked sweet...
February 17, 2026
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Fair in Northern Japan Exhibits Local Specialty Food from Village in Iwate Pref.
MORIOKA — Visitors to a fair in Morioka were treated to a variety of local specialties such as wa...
February 18, 2026
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Osaka: 40 Ninjas Display Shuriken Throwing Skills at Japan Championship in Ninja Costumes
KISHIWADA, Osaka — Top shuriken throwers across the country competed at the finals of the ninja e...
February 21, 2026
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High-Hydration Bread on the Rise, Seeing Increase in Specialty Shops, Recipe Searches
The popularity of “high-hydration bread,” made from dough with a high water content and character...
February 15, 2026
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Kanto-Style Oden Perfect for Cold Months; Culinary Researcher Ryuta Kijima Tells How to Make the Warming Winter Dish
Culinary researcher Ryuta Kijima has shared a recipe for Kanto-style oden, which he says is perfe...
February 15, 2026
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Maltese Pavilion’s Famous Ftira Bread Now Available in Osaka; Loaves Became Popular during 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
OSAKA — The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo may be over, but memories of it — and more — live on as “After...
February 8, 2026
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Mild Inada Yellowtail a Versatile Choice for Any Meal at Affordable Price
Unlike the massive winter buri yellowtail, which can weigh over 10 kilograms and is difficult to ...
February 8, 2026
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Tofu Sweets Gain Popularity as Healthy, Guilt-free Treats, New Products Popping into the Market
Sweets made with tofu are enjoying a surge in popularity, thanks to the ingredient’s low calories...
February 8, 2026
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Osaka: 40 Ninjas Display Shuriken Throwing Skills at Japan Championship in Ninja Costumes
KISHIWADA, Osaka — Top shuriken throwers across the country competed at the finals of the ninja e...
February 21, 2026
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Miyazaki: Japanese Woman Walks in Footsteps of Samurai Ancestor Who Died in 1877 Civil War
NOBEOKA, Miyazaki — Toshie Ijuin, who teaches Japanese in Melbourne, learned that her great-great...
February 21, 2026
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Tottori: 95-Year-Old Japanese Descendent from Philippines Visits Father’s Grave
HOKI, Tottori — An elderly woman of Japanese descent who was left behind in the Philippines durin...
February 21, 2026
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Hiroshima: Land Scape, Special Architecture to Offer Unique Beauty at Simose Art Museum
OTAKE, Hiroshima — The Simose Art Museum in Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture, stands on the coast of t...
February 21, 2026
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Fair in Northern Japan Exhibits Local Specialty Food from Village in Iwate Pref.
MORIOKA — Visitors to a fair in Morioka were treated to a variety of local specialties such as wa...
February 18, 2026
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Zenkoji Shines for Peace, National Treasure Nagano Temple Illumination Shows Message in Unity with Italy During Olympics
Zenkoji temple’s main hall in Nagano is illuminated with a variety of colors, including red, purp...
February 21, 2026
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Kawazu Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.; Festival to Be Held through March 8
SHIZUOKA — Kawazu cherry trees, known for their early blooms, are at their peak in Kawazu, Shizuo...
February 19, 2026
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Japan Tourism / Take a Relaxing Trip to Shinshu’s Hot Spring Region Aboard Retro Train
To enjoy a relaxing day in early spring, it may be a good idea to take the Nagano Electric Railwa...
February 18, 2026
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White and Pink Plum Blossoms Begin to Bloom at Yuki Shrine in Japan’s Mie Prefecture
TSU — Plum blossoms began blooming on Saturday at the plum garden of Yuki Shrine in Tsu City. The...
February 15, 2026
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Tokyo’s New Record-Breaking Fountain Named ‘Tokyo Aqua Symphony’
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Friday that the world’s largest fountain, currentl...
February 15, 2026
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I’m Anxious About My Daughter, As She Makes No Effort to Find a Spouse
Dear Troubleshooter:I’m a male company employee in my 60s. My only daughter, who is in her early ...
February 15, 2026
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My Mother Pushes for Marriage after Mistaking My Client’s Courtesy for Love
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a self-employed woman in my 20s. My mother never listens to others and e...
February 15, 2026
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My Self-Centered Husband Disgusts Me and Is Not Good for My Mental Health
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a part-time employee in my 40s, and it has become painful for me to spen...
February 8, 2026
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Called ‘Inefficient’ in The Kitchen 10 Years Ago, Cooking Is Painful Even Now
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my late 20s. When I was a student about 10 years ago, I l...
February 8, 2026
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I Get Stressed out Whenever My Son and His Family Visit; It Might Be Time to Make Some Space
I’m a woman in my 50s working part-time. I live with my pensioner husband, who is in his 60s.
...February 1, 2026
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