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Niigata Celebrates 95th Anniversary of Bandai Bridge Construction; Festivities Held with Taiko, Other Performances
NIIGATA — An event celebrating the 95th anniversary of the construction of Bandai Bridge, a natio...
September 25, 2024
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‘Bar-Hopping Pantheon’ in Yokohama Retro Landmark Building; Landmark Curved Building Offers Refreshment, Closeness
YOKOHAMA — The steel-framed, two-story Noge Miyakobashi Shotengai Building houses 60 businesses, ...
September 24, 2024
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Kagoshima Airport Connected with Seoul by Daily Flights of Korean Air Lines, Jeju Air
KIRISHIMA, Kagoshima — Regular flights between Kagoshima and Seoul are now being offered daily am...
September 21, 2024
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Kochi: Historical Figure Statues Temporarily Removed from Front of Station for Protection against Typhoon
KOCHI — Three statues of influential samurai from the mid-19th century were temporarily removed f...
September 21, 2024
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Wakayama: Volunteer Amateur Film Crew Makes Independent Films Based on Kumano Area
NACHI-KATSUURA, Wakayama — An amateur film crew made up of volunteers in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama...
September 21, 2024
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Specialty Dishes Served by Long-Established Restaurant Loved by Great Novelists
The Yomiuri ShimbunToshio Kawashima serves meat croquettes. The specialty dish is lightly fried and ...
September 17, 2024
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Oita: 18th-Century Buddhist Priest Honored for Digging Lasting Tunnel; Locals Organize Drum Performance, Walk on Mt. Kyoshuho
NAKATSU, Oita — The 250th anniversary of the death of 18th-century Buddhist priest Zenkai was obs...
September 14, 2024
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Hyogo: Local Realistic Kappa Character Promoting Town for 10 Years; Ghoulish Curiosity Attracts People
FUKUSAKI, Hyogo — The town government in Hyogo Prefecture has been using a kappa — an aquatic fol...
September 14, 2024
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Contemporary Items Help Pass on Timeless Beauty; Master Breathes New Life into Traditional Patterns
KYOTO — An ancient robe for women with layers of fabric expressing the changing colors of autumn ...
September 14, 2024
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Sendai History, Traditional Culture Taught at Workshops; Attendees Get Hands-On Experience of City’s Roots
SENDAI — Sendai’s history and traditional culture were taught through hands-on activities at an e...
September 11, 2024
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Visitors Enjoy Barbecue with Tendo Beef at Event in Yamagata Pref.; Event Has Been Held Since 1989
TENDO, Yamagata — An event where visitors can enjoy a barbecue with Tendo beef, a specialty of Te...
September 11, 2024
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Ceramics Store Peddles a Classic Ramen Bowl, on Tokyo’s Kappabashi Street
The Komatsuya ceramics store has been peddling its wares since 1909, from its spot on Kappabashi ...
September 9, 2024
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Osaka: Police Encouraged to Use Heat Protection Products; Action Comes After Heat Stroke Cases among Officers
OSAKA — Osaka police officers have been encouraged to use heat protection products such as ring-s...
September 8, 2024
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Yamaguchi: Korean Envoy’s Edo-Era Procession Reenacted; Restored Ship Visits Japan Again
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — A replica of a ship used to carry out Korean diplomatic missions to Japa...
September 7, 2024
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Kochi: Miroku Shrine Overflows with 2000 Frog Items Offering Solace to Cancer Patients
TOSA, Kochi — The grounds of Miroku Daimyojin Shrine in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, are overflowing w...
September 7, 2024
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