Japan In Focus
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Nara: Statue of Street Fighter Character Unveiled
KASHIHARA, Nara — A bronze statue of Ryu, the brawny main character from the popular fighting game s...
June 17, 2023
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Hyogo: 50-year-old Nest Reaches New Heights
TOYOOKA, Hyogo — Every year, a new brood of swallow chicks grow up in a massive 40-centimeter-high n...
June 17, 2023
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Tokyo: Train Fans Enjoy Seibu Railway Throwback to 1960s Color Scheme
Many people would think of the color yellow when they think of Seibu Railway Co.’s trains. However, ...
June 14, 2023
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Preschoolers in Tochigi Receive Buildable Wooden Clocks
YAITA, Tochigi — The Yaita city government has gifted wooden clocks to preschoolers as part of its e...
June 11, 2023
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Ishikawa Children Perform Kabuki atop Floats in Otabi Festival
KOMATSU, Ishikawa — Child actors performed kabuki atop wheeled floats in the traditional Otabi Festi...
June 11, 2023
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Winery Festival in Nagano Prefecture Held under Blue Sky
SHIOJIRI, Nagano — Wine lovers enjoyed various local specialties under the blue sky at the Shiojiri ...
June 11, 2023
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Spring Arrives in Shiretoko, Hokkaido with the Melting of Snow
SHIRETOKO PENINSULA, Hokkaido — Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido has welcomed spring and visi...
June 11, 2023
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Exhibition in Aomori Showcases Oceanian Textiles
AOMORI — An exhibition showcasing textiles from various Oceanian countries is currently being shown ...
June 11, 2023
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Traditional Tiger Dance Returns to Japan Town After 4-Year Absence
KAMI, Miyagi — A traditional event called the Hibuse no Toramai (Fire-quelling tiger dance) was perf...
June 11, 2023
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Hyogo: Ivy-covered Prefectural Govt Building Keeps Cool in Summer
SANDA, Hyogo — A building with concrete walls completely covered with ivy is drawing attention befor...
June 10, 2023
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Miyazaki: Cedar Wood Went to the Olympics — and Came Back Home
MIYAZAKI — Timber from Miyazaki Prefecture that was used to construct a temporary building at the at...
June 10, 2023
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Tokyo Comedy Hall Bringing in the Laughter
The Asakusa Toyokan theater in Tokyo’s Asakusa district has always delighted audiences with comedic ...
June 7, 2023
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Shrine in Yamagata Pref. Celebrates Clean Air
ASAHI, Yamagata — The annual Air Festival got off the ground at Kuki Shrine in Asahi, Yamagata Prefe...
June 5, 2023
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Students Plant Seedlings to Keep Terraces in Production
KAI, Yamanashi — Eight Kofu First High School students planted rice seedlings with local elementary ...
June 5, 2023
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Yamaguchi: Slipper Table Tennis Competition to Restart in July
YAMAGUCHI — A “slipper table tennis” tournament will be held in Yamaguchi next month for the first t...
June 3, 2023
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