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Red Carpet of Shirley Poppies in Bloom at Western Tokyo Park; Total of 1.8 Million Flowers Fill Area
Colorful spring flowers are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park, which straddles the cities of Tach...
May 19, 2025
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Tottori: Japan-Themed Sand Exhibits on Display at Museum; Nara Buddha, Oda Nobunaga Sculptures Put on Display
TOTTORI — A museum in Tottori that exhibits sculptures made from sand is holding its first exhibi...
May 17, 2025
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My Daughter’s Husband Lives with Us But Doesn’t Help Pay for Living Expenses
I’m a male public servant in my 60s, and my daughter, her husband and their two children live wit...
May 18, 2025
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The fastballing feline is showing his best stuff on our online pitcher’s mound! His turn in the rota...
May 17, 2025
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Global Matcha Boom May Taste ‘Bittersweet’ to Tea Growers Who Face Pressure to Switch to Producing Tencha
The blue sky of May, the green of the new tea leaves and the scarlet sashes of women harvesting t...
May 18, 2025
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Beef, Bamboo Combine in Simple, Simmered Dish; Less Than 10 Minutes for Meal Embodying Freshness of Spring
Wakatake-ni, a dish made with bamboo shoots and seasonal wakame seaweed, is a treat bursting with...
May 18, 2025
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Global Matcha Boom May Taste ‘Bittersweet’ to Tea Growers Who Face Pressure to Switch to Producing Tencha
The blue sky of May, the green of the new tea leaves and the scarlet sashes of women harvesting t...
May 18, 2025
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Suzuki Motor’s Boil-in-the-Bag Curry to Hit Store Shelves; Recipe Popular Among Indian Employees at Company Cafeteria
HAMAMATSU — A boil-in-the-bag version of the vegetarian curry developed for Indian employees of S...
May 18, 2025
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Curry Collab Between MSDF, JCG Heats Up in Maizuru
A collaboration between the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard has been realiz...
May 11, 2025
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Freeze Veggies for Easy, Healthy Meals Even with Packed Routines; Dietitian Recommends Spicy Miso, Harusame Soup Recipes
As spring is the season of new beginnings and hectic schedules, a nutrition specialist offers a s...
May 11, 2025
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Kinnikuman Museum in Japan Marks 1st Anniversary; Story Writer of Kinnikuman Mangaka Duo Speaks at Celebratory Event
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — The Kinnikuman Museum in Numazu — now a hot spot for fans of the popular manga...
May 22, 2025
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Remains of 3 Ainu People Return from U.K.; Erimo, Urakawa, Kushiro Region Remains Were Held at University of Edinburgh
CHITOSE, Hokkaido — The remains of three Ainu individuals, which had been held at the University ...
May 21, 2025
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Old Tofu Shop in Tokyo Makes Presence Felt in Business District; Owner Uses Manufacturing Techniques Passed On by Grandfather
Echigoya, a tofu shop, sits quietly between tall buildings close to JR Kanda Station. Every morni...
May 18, 2025
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Nagasaki: City Shuts Down ‘Postboxes’ That Collected Mature Magazine, DVDs as Content Moves Online
NAGASAKI — After decades of use, Nagasaki retired its “white postboxes” at the end of March. The ...
May 17, 2025
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Collecting Goshuin Stamps from Yayoi Period Ruins Gaining Popularity; Stamp Varieties Rising
KAKOGAWA, Hyogo — Visiting ruins from the prehistoric Yayoi period and collecting goshuin stamps ...
May 17, 2025
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Japan Tourism / Enjoy Ridgeline Walk to 4 Peaks in Kanagawa Pref. Mountain Park; Scenic Views along Hikes Where Famous Monk Once Trained
HADANO, Kanagawa — “I want to enjoy a ridge walk!”
That is what I was thinking when I hea...
May 21, 2025
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Red Carpet of Shirley Poppies in Bloom at Western Tokyo Park; Total of 1.8 Million Flowers Fill Area
Colorful spring flowers are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park, which straddles the cities of Tach...
May 19, 2025
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Sea Bindweed Flowers Bloom in Tokushima Prefecture’s Minami Town As Summer Comes
Light pink flowers of sea bindweed are blooming at Ohama Beach in Minami Town, Tokushima Prefectu...
May 18, 2025
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Tottori: Japan-Themed Sand Exhibits on Display at Museum; Nara Buddha, Oda Nobunaga Sculptures Put on Display
TOTTORI — A museum in Tottori that exhibits sculptures made from sand is holding its first exhibi...
May 17, 2025
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Gull Hatching Season Begins in Aomori Prefecture; Fluffy Chicks Vulnerable to Predators
A black-tailed gull chick nestles beside its parent in the Kabushima district of Hachinohe, Aomor...
May 17, 2025
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My Daughter’s Husband Lives with Us But Doesn’t Help Pay for Living Expenses
I’m a male public servant in my 60s, and my daughter, her husband and their two children live wit...
May 18, 2025
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My Husband Watches YouTube All Day, Pushes Conspiracy Theories on Me
I’m a temporary employee in my 50s. My husband, who is the same age as me, only works about 10 da...
May 18, 2025
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As a Homemaker, I’m Fed Up with Having No Financial Freedom
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my 30s and have a 1-year-old child.
My husband gi...
May 11, 2025
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I’m Gay and in a Long-Term Relationship, But Can’t Stop Looking for Other Men
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a male doctor in my 40s. I’m gay and live with my partner, whom I’ve kno...
May 11, 2025
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Friends, Family Have Helped Me after My Serious Accident, but I Feel Guilty
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a 14-year-old male student. Recently, I was involved in an accident whil...
May 4, 2025
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