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Ritual at Yamagata Resort Thanks ‘God of Hot Springs’
OKURA, Yamagata — Commemorating the discovery of certain hot springs, the Hijiori Kaito Sai (Hijiori...
August 2, 2023
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Fukuoka: Beekeeping Starts under Apricot Trees at Historic Site
DAZAIFU, Fukuoka — The city government and a nonprofit organization in Fukuoka Prefecture have start...
July 29, 2023
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Tokyo: Iconic Asakusa Shop Makes It a Snap to Feel Like An 80s Idol
Akina Nakamori. Seiko Matsuda. Shonentai. The photos of these and other mega-stars from the golden ...
July 29, 2023
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4,000 ‘Evangelion’ Items Showcased at Manga Museum in Akita Pref.
YOKOTE, Akita — The Evangelion Crossing Expo, featuring various items related to the popular “Neon G...
July 26, 2023
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Aichi High School Students Learn from QR Code Inventor
HANDA, Aichi — Students at Handa Senior High School in the city of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, recently...
July 26, 2023
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Tokyo: Revived Showa Era Glasses a Hit with Young People
In the Showa era (1926-1989), glasses patterned with flowers, fruits or animals would often appear o...
July 24, 2023
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Saga: Pig Kept as ‘Lost Property’ Moved to Shelter
IMARI, Saga — A stray pig was recently brought to the police in Imari, Saga Prefecture, as a found i...
July 22, 2023
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American Music Heritage Still Alive in Yokohama
Influences of American culture linger on to this day in the Honmoku district of Yokohama, where fami...
July 19, 2023
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Goldfish Neputa Floats Adorn Train on North Japan Railway Line
AOMORI — A train decorated with goldfish crafts that look like a miniature version of neputa floats ...
July 19, 2023
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Osaka’s ‘Gal Mikoshi’ Event Returns after 4-Yr Break
Women practiced toting a portable shrine Saturday in Kita Ward, Osaka City, ahead of the city’s long...
July 17, 2023
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Shiga: Unique Vending Machine Gives Crafters an Edge
OTSU — A vending machine in Otsu that dispenses strips of cloth normally used to wrap the edges of t...
July 15, 2023
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Nagasaki: Historical Ship’s Arrival May Help Japan-ROK Ties
TSUSHIMA, Nagasaki — A full-scale re-creation of a Joseon Tongsinsa ship, which originally carried e...
July 15, 2023
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Joint WWII Memorial Service Held for Shizuoka Air Raid
SHIZUOKA — A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service was held on June 24 at the summit of Mt. Shizuhata in...
July 12, 2023
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Hokkaido Wetlands Tour Offers Views of Diverse Plant Life
NEMURO, Hokkaido — The charms of wetlands in the Nemuro Peninsula of Hokkaido were on display to vis...
July 12, 2023
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Wood From Japan’s ‘Miracle Lone Pine’ Turned into Tax Gift
RIKUZEN-TAKATA, Iwate — Incense made from the “miracle lone pine,” which remained standing after the...
July 10, 2023
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