Japan In Focus
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Kumamoto: Tanabata Festival Decorations Adorn Unique Tunnel
TAKAMORI, Kumamoto — Step into a world where vibrant colors meet refreshing coolness. An array of...
August 17, 2025
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Shimane: Cave Allows Visitors to Cool Off Amid Scorching Heat, Natural Air Keeps Temperatures Low
IZUMO, Shimane — A wind cave that acts as a natural cooling spot, letting visitors and local resi...
August 17, 2025
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Wakayama: Nation’s 1st 3D-Printed Station Becomes Available for Use
ARIDA, Wakayama — A new unmanned train station constructed using 3D printer technology in Arida, ...
August 17, 2025
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Niwatori Hoko Float Leader Carries On Tradition at Famous Gion Festival in Summer
KYOTO — The procession of yama and hoko floats was held under summer cumulonimbus clouds at the G...
August 17, 2025
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Sand Sculpture Festival Starts In Akita Town; 26 Pieces, Including ‘Sazae-San’ Collab Impress Visitors
MITANE, Akita — A summer sand sculpture festival kicked off at Kamayahama beach in Mitane, Akita ...
August 13, 2025
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Horse Pulls Newlyweds in Hokkaido Ceremonies; Carriage Conveys Couples to Town’s Local Festival
URAKAWA, Hokkaido — Two newlywed couples enjoyed rides in a horse-drawn carriage in wedding cerem...
August 13, 2025
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Simple Shaved Ice Shop Will Cool You Down in Summer; Setagaya Ward Shop in Business for 45 Years
Stifling heat engulfed me on a sunny day during the rainy season the moment I stepped out of the ...
August 12, 2025
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Fukuoka: 150 Cats Neutered During Event on ‘Cat Island’; Residents Work to Improve Health of Furry Neighbors
ITOSHIMA, Fukuoka — The cats of Himeshima Island outnumber the island’s 140 human residents, and ...
August 9, 2025
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Tokushima: Sea Turtles Swim in Brand-new Pool; Museum Dedicated to Turtles Reopens after Major Renovations
MINAMI, Tokushima — The Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum has finished installing a new pool big enough fo...
August 9, 2025
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Wakayama: Swim with Dolphins at Taiji Beach; Bathers Can Swim Alongside Animals for Free
TAIJI, Wakayama — Visitors can swim along with dolphins at Hatajiri Bay in Taiji, Wakayama Prefec...
August 9, 2025
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Nagasaki: 80 Years After Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki, Both Bells at Famed Urakami Cathedral Set to Ring Again
NAGASAKI — After the arrival of a new bell to replace the one damaged in the 1945 atomic bombing,...
August 9, 2025
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Kesen Rock Festival Held Amid Extreme Heat in Iwate Prefecture
OFUNATO, Iwate — The Kesen Rock Festival, a music event held in the Kesen region of Iwate Prefect...
August 6, 2025
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Traditional Yuki-Tsumugi Silk Weaving Thrives in Modern Japan; Ibaraki Prefecture Museum Lets Visitors Experience Centuries-Old Production Methods
YUKI, Ibaraki — A pleasant thump-thump sound echoed throughout the Tsumugi no Yakata museum in Yu...
August 5, 2025
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Colorful Floats Depicting Samurai, Other Figures Parade Through Aomori City; 5-day Nebuta Festival Kicks Off with a Bang
Crowds cheer as ornate 5-meter-tall floats parade through the streets of Aomori City on Saturday,...
August 3, 2025
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Participants Showcase Japanese Calligraphy Skills at Event in Japan; Event Organizer Hopes to Pass Japanese Calligraphy on to Future Generations
KANAZAWA — About 390 people took part in a calligraphy event in which calligraphers displayed the...
August 3, 2025
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