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Tokyo Bridge Connects 2 Cathedrals Across Kanda River; Hijiribashi Bridge Attracts Fans of Suzume for Picture Opportunities
Hijiribashi bridge, which crosses the Kanda River, remains crowded more than 30 years after autho...
June 30, 2025
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Kagawa: Figurine of Satirized Man Becomes Hit Among Young People; Researchers Hope to Boost Artists’ Profile
ZENTSUJI, Kagawa — A figurine depicting a character from a 20th century satirical cartoon burning...
June 28, 2025
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Nara: Staying by Ancient Tomb Excites Archaeology Fans; Guest Lodges Using Old Houses Open
TENRI, Nara — Guest lodges at the foot of a 6th century burial mound opened this spring after an ...
June 28, 2025
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Kyoto: Landmark Chinese Restaurant Maintains Traditional Design of Vories’ Building As Well As Taste
KYOTO — A Western-style building with a remarkable exterior stands at the western side of Shijo O...
June 28, 2025
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Fukuoka: 150-meter-long Train Rails Make Journey Across Japan; Delivery After Covering 2,100 Kilometers
KITAKYUSHU — Train rails measuring 150 meters each have been making a trip of about 2,100 kilomet...
June 21, 2025
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Hyogo: Dragon Mascot Delights Locals with Occasional Appearances around Temple
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — From time to time, visitors to Kiyoshikojin Seichoji temple, or the road lead...
June 21, 2025
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Hiroshima: UNESCO-Designated Japanese Rice-Planting Ritual Takes Place to Music Rhythm
KITA-HIROSHIMA, Hiroshima — Mibu no Hana Taue, a rice planting ritual to pray for a good harvest,...
June 21, 2025
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Hiroshima: Island Hides Dark Secret from the War Era; Poison Gases Produced Here Was Used As Weapon
TAKEHARA, Hiroshima — During World War II, an entire island in the Seto Inland Sea vanished from ...
June 21, 2025
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300-Year-Old Hot Spring Inn Conjures Spirit of Anime; Traditional Onsen Culture Endures in Mountains of Gunma Pref.
NAKANOJO, Gunma — Sekizenkan is an old ryokan inn in Nakanojo, Gunma Prefecture, that is believed...
June 19, 2025
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Make a Wish on Traditional Japanese Dolls at Sapporo Ryokan
SAPPORO — An event to make wishes on teru-teru bozu, handmade dolls originally made to wish for g...
June 19, 2025
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Park with Views of Mt. Komaki Opens in Aichi Pref.; Includes Facilities Such as Terrace, Slide, Cafe Restaurant
KOMAKI, Aichi — Mt. Komaki East Park, which offers views of its namesake mountain, has opened in ...
June 19, 2025
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Famous Palm Scrubbing Brush Maker Keen on Developing New Products
Leave JR Itabashi Station from the east exit and walk eastward on the Kyu-Nakasendo road, and soo...
June 17, 2025
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Osaka: Obachaaan Power Up with 1st Single in 6 Years; Granny Group Aims to Cheer Everyone Up
OSAKA — Obachaaan, a group of grannies from Osaka known for their flashy outfits and high-energy ...
June 14, 2025
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Osaka: Hanazono Rugby Stadium Connects People by One Team Spirit; Place for Citizens to Gather and Relax
HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka — Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, debuted as Japa...
June 14, 2025
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Kumamoto: Anne of ‘Ultraseven’ Marries Kamen Rider Amazon; Couple Will Move to Ashikita, Open Cafe
ASHIKITA, Kumamoto — Yuriko Hishimi, 77, who played the heroine in the tokusatsu sci-fi superhero...
June 14, 2025
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