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Tokyo’s Classic ‘Pointed Hat’ Intake Tower Cameos in Films, Anime; Structure Stands as Tranquil Symbol of Neighborhood
Despite being part of the Tokyo metropolis, tall buildings are scarce and a broad skyline stretch...
March 9, 2026
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Japanese Fishing Town Develops Gourmet Specialty Soup Utilizing Tilefish Leftovers Though City Govt Council Initiative
A council formed by such entities as the Hagi city government and a local fishing cooperative in ...
March 8, 2026
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My Daughter-In-Law, Grandson Are Verbally Abused by My Son
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female part-time worker in my 60s. My son, who is in his 40s, lives wi...
March 8, 2026
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My Mother Is Having an Affair. How Can We Get Her to End It?
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a high school girl. My mother is having an affair with a man she met at ...
March 8, 2026
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‘Ushio-ni’ Soup with Clams, Spanish Mackerel, Field Mustard Heralds Approach of Spring
Asari clams, Spanish mackerel and nanohana greens are the three major ingredients of the ushio-ni...
March 8, 2026
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Japanese Fishing Town Develops Gourmet Specialty Soup Utilizing Tilefish Leftovers Though City Govt Council Initiative
A council formed by such entities as the Hagi city government and a local fishing cooperative in ...
March 8, 2026
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Japanese High Schoolers, Sweets Shop Develop Apple Pastry
OYABE, Toyama — A pastry developed by local high school students and a long-established confectio...
March 8, 2026
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‘Ushio-ni’ Soup with Clams, Spanish Mackerel, Field Mustard Heralds Approach of Spring
Asari clams, Spanish mackerel and nanohana greens are the three major ingredients of the ushio-ni...
March 8, 2026
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Japanese Students Use Traditional Pickle to Create Novel Wagashi Confectionery
OTSU — A group led by students from Doshisha University have commercialized Naomoi, a wagashi tra...
February 24, 2026
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Kyoto Ramen Chain Transforms Neglected Bamboo Forests into Menma; Sustainability, Youth Participation Among Project’s Aims
KYOTO — A ramen chain based in Kyoto Prefecture has launched a project to transform abandoned bam...
February 22, 2026
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Shizuoka City Offers Traditional Anko, Western Sweets at Festival
SHIZUOKA — Visitors flocked to the first Shizuoka Anko Festival in Shizuoka City’s Shimizu Ward. ...
March 11, 2026
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Dogsleds Race across Wakkanai Snowfields in 40th Japan Cup
WAKKANAI, Hokkaido — The Japan Cup 2026 40th Dogsled Race was held on Feb. 21 and 22 at the Onuma...
March 11, 2026
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Tokyo’s Classic ‘Pointed Hat’ Intake Tower Cameos in Films, Anime; Structure Stands as Tranquil Symbol of Neighborhood
Despite being part of the Tokyo metropolis, tall buildings are scarce and a broad skyline stretch...
March 9, 2026
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Fukuoka: Front Gate to Return to Fukuoka Castle; City Mulls Purchasing It from Sofukuji Temple
FUKUOKA — The main gate of Fukuoka Castle, which was relocated to a temple in the city in the ear...
March 7, 2026
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Osaka: Installation of Water Supply Pipes with Tank Function Begins at Evacuation Centers
TAKATSUKI, Osaka — A major earthquake in 2018 has pushed the Takatsuki city government in Osaka P...
March 7, 2026
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Travel Experiences Honored for Inclusion, Diversity
Travel destinations and experiences that foster inclusion, diversity and sustainability were cele...
March 13, 2026
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Tottori: Improving Environment for Cycling Tourists; Bicycle Assembly Spaces Established at Airport, Train Stations
TOTTORI — The Tottori prefectural government is now setting up spaces where tourists using bicycl...
March 7, 2026
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Osaka: Little Mermaid Statue at Port Glows in Sunset, Area Feels Like a Trip Overseas
OSAKA — A Little Mermaid statue sits on the seashore and gazes pensively into the distance near t...
March 7, 2026
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Takayama Among World’s Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2026; 2nd Japanese Municipality to Receive Honor
Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, has been selected for Booking.com’s list of the top 10 most welcoming ...
March 3, 2026
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Weeping Plum Blossoms in Full Bloom in Nagoya; Visitors Can Enjoy 700 Trees, 12 Varieties
NAGOYA — Weeping plum blossoms are in full bloom at Dela Farm, a municipal agriculture center in ...
March 3, 2026
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My Mother Is Having an Affair. How Can We Get Her to End It?
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a high school girl. My mother is having an affair with a man she met at ...
March 8, 2026
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My Daughter-In-Law, Grandson Are Verbally Abused by My Son
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female part-time worker in my 60s. My son, who is in his 40s, lives wi...
March 8, 2026
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I Am Upset About My Sister’s Marriage
I’m a woman in my mid-20s. I was so close to my sister, who is five years older than me, that I u...
March 1, 2026
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My Intrusive Mother is Overly Critical of My Appearance
I’m a homemaker in my 30s and the youngest of three siblings. I’ve long suffered from my mother’s...
March 1, 2026
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My Spendthrift Mother Constantly Asks Me for Money
I’m a female part-time worker in my 40s. I’m married and have two children. My mother lives with ...
February 23, 2026
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