Japan In Focus
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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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Men Compete in Fierce Tug-of-War for Aomori Festival
AOMORI — Despite the cold, men clad only in loincloths competed in a fierce tug-of-war in the sno...
March 4, 2026
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International Students Experience Sake Brewing in Japan’s Akita Pref., Aim Is to Spread Appeal of Beverage
KATAGAMI, Akita — To help spread the appeal of sake overseas, a sake brewery tour for internation...
March 4, 2026
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Sawtooth Roof Factory Stands as Monument to Ashikaga Textile History in Tochigi Pref., Japan
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — A striking sawtooth roofline and imposing red-brick walls define the Tochisen...
March 2, 2026
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Fukui: Effort to Grow Bananas in Snow Bears Fruit; Japanese Farmer Does ‘Impossible’
FUKUI — A farmer in snowy Fukui City ships tropical bananas year-round.
...February 28, 2026
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Tourists Ignore Safety Barriers Near Famous Zao ‘Snow Monsters’ in Japan
YAMAGATA — High in the Zao mountain range, which straddles Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, touri...
February 28, 2026
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Festival Held for Spring’s Arrival Featuring Stalls Selling Food, Daruma Dolls
MINAMI-ALPS, Yamanashi — A two-day festival heralding spring’s arrival was held in the city of Mi...
February 26, 2026
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Japan’s Miyagi Pref. Puts on Hellebore ‘Ladies of Winter’ Flower Event
SHIBATA, Miyagi — Flowers known as the “ladies of winter” were recently featured at an event in S...
February 26, 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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