Japan In Focus
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Dorayaki Shop Has 100-Year History, 10,000 Branding Irons, Requires Orders in Advance
In an area in Tokyo frequented by scores of kimono-clad walkers, an old dorayaki pancake shop is ...
April 21, 2026
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Hikonyan, Mascot of Japan’s Hikone City, Celebrates 20th Birthday with Parade Amid Plans to Expand Presence Overseas
HIKONE, Shiga — Hikonyan, the mascot character of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, that has become a pop...
April 20, 2026
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Hyogo: Himeji Castle Distributes Shoulder Bags for Hands-free Walking
HIMEJI, Hyogo — To help tourists keep both hands free while exploring Himeji Castle, the city has...
April 18, 2026
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Fukuoka: Trains Pass Across Path to Shrine Between Torii Gates
MIYAKO, Fukuoka — A colorful train passes between two torii shrine gates on the path to a shrine ...
April 18, 2026
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Sansa Odori Dance Event Held to Welcome People Who Moved to Northern Japan City of Morioka
MORIOKA — To entertain people who moved to Morioka for school or work, an event featuring the San...
April 15, 2026
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Children Try Horseback Riding in Yamanashi City; Amusement Park Event Celebrates Year of the Horse
KAMINOYAMA, Yamagata — A two-day event in which children got the chance to experience horseback r...
April 15, 2026
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Japan’s Edo Period Preserved in Former Mansion of Merchant Family in Kashiwa Historic Park, Chiba Pref.
KASHIWA, Chiba — A lush, verdant pocket of land stands out in a residential area near the Tone Ri...
April 13, 2026
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Osaka: Expo Gas Pavilion Exhibit Installed at Osaka City Facility
OSAKA — A portion of the content from the Japan Gas Association’s pavilion at the 2025 Osaka-Kans...
April 11, 2026
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Shimane: Orphaned Beluga Whale Successfully Raised by Human Staff at Aquarium
HAMADA, Shimane — An aquarium in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, has successfully raised a beluga wha...
April 11, 2026
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Woman Saves a Centuries-Old Confection from Extinction
KYOTO — Near the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden lies the traditional Japanese sweets shop Suhamaya. ...
April 11, 2026
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Canal Boat Resumes Service in Japan’s Toyama After Winter Break
TOYAMA — Pleasure cruises on the Fugan Canal in Toyama restarted for the year on Mach 20, followi...
April 8, 2026
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Noshiro Residents Celebrate 20th Anniversary of City’s Merger
NOSHIRO, Akita — About 300 residents of Noshiro in Akita Prefecture celebrated the city’s 20th an...
April 8, 2026
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Tokyo Cafe Rancho Has Nostalgic Feel, Long Loved by Locals for Its Great Atmosphere
Founded in 1969, the Rancho coffee shop is located in a residential neighborhood near Ayase Stati...
April 7, 2026
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Saga: Cosplayers of Popular Manga ‘Kingdom’ Hold Event in Creator’s Hometown
KIYAMA, Saga — The 404-meter-high Mt. Kizan is steeped in history. Located in Kiyama, Saga Prefec...
April 4, 2026
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Mie: 1/200 Scale Models of Now Rare Circular School Bldg Created, Displayed
ASAHI, Mie — The Asahi municipal government in Mie Prefecture has recently created 1/200 scale mo...
April 4, 2026
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