Japan In Focus
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Yamaguchi: World’s Longest 100-Meter-Long Okonomiyaki Recognized by Guinness World Records
SANYO-ONODA, Yamaguchi — An about 100-meter-long okonomiyaki was made by a total of about 500 peo...
May 24, 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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Tirolean Forest Agricultural Park in Shiojiri, Nagano Pref., Attracts Crowds after Operations Resume
SHIOJIRI, Nagano — Tirolean Forest, an agricultural theme park in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, wh...
May 15, 2025
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Bear Zoo in Akita Pref. Opens for 2025; Children Excitedly Feed Bears Apple
KITA-AKITA, Akita — Kumakumaen, a bear zoo in Kita-Akita, Akita Prefecture, held a ceremony marki...
May 15, 2025
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Aqueduct Helped Electrify Tokyo in Meiji Era; Historic Brick Structure Still Carries Water
OTSUKI, Yamanashi — After getting off a train at Otsuki Station in Yamanashi Prefecture, I travel...
May 12, 2025
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Shiga: Children Experience Lake Biwa Study Voyage; Aiming at Learning about Environment, Ecosystem
TAKASHIMA, Shiga — This year’s “study voyage” program for elementary school students has started ...
May 10, 2025
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Fukui: Sunfish Back at Aquarium; Previous Sunfish Died in November
SAKAI, Fukui — A sunfish is on display once more at Echizen Matsushima Aquarium in Sakai, Fukui P...
May 10, 2025
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Oita: Arrival Day of Dutch Ship Liefde Commemorated; 425th Anniversary of Japan-Netherlands Exchanges
USUKI, Oita — A ceremony was recently held to mark the day when the Liefde, a Dutch ship carrying...
May 10, 2025
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Lacquer Artisan Sees Beyond Buddhist Utensils; Developing Skills for Future Generation
KYOTO — “Not too thick, not too thin.” Kohei Maeda, 38, applies lacquer with a brush, keeping a s...
May 10, 2025
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Part of Michinoku Coastal Trail Reopened after Ofunato Wildfire in Iwate Pref.
OFUNATO, Iwate — A section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail that was closed after wildfires ravaged...
May 9, 2025
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Collection of Wealthy Merchant Family Exhibited in Miyagi Town; Samurai Armor, Helmet, Doll Warriors on Display
MARUMORI, Miyagi — To coincide with Children’s Day on May 5, an annual special exhibition featuri...
May 9, 2025
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