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Wakayama: Retro sandals stepping up again
YAMATO-TAKADA, Nara — Slide sandals, which are known as hep sandals in Japan and were popular about ...
November 26, 2022
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Mie: Who took Maetel statue’s mask?
IGA, Mie — A mask covering the mouth of a bronze statue of Maetel, a popular character from the “Gal...
November 26, 2022
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Okinawa: Fire-prevention measures in Shuri Castle balanced with tradition
NAHA — Shuri Castle, the spiritual center of the Okinawan people, is undergoing restoration work. Ho...
November 26, 2022
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Okinawa: Skills passed on during rebuilding of Shuri Castle
NAHA — After burning to the ground in October 2019, Shuri Castle in Naha is set to rise from the ash...
November 26, 2022
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Hokkaido: World’s oldest Everest climber eyes new challenges
SAPPORO — In early October, professional skier Yuichiro Miura visited Mt. Teine, a 1,023-meter mount...
November 23, 2022
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Osaka: Castle park stage nutures aspiring musicians
OSAKA — Young people aspiring to become professional musicians are greatly encouraged by having thei...
November 20, 2022
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Saga: Clams released in Ariake Sea to protect nori crops
SAGA — Red tide outbreaks have been plaguing nori farmers in the Ariake Sea in recent years, and eff...
November 20, 2022
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Tokushima: German naval ensign to return home after 100 years
TOKUSHIMA — An ensign of a German Empire naval ship, which exchanged fire with the Imperial Japanese...
November 19, 2022
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Wakayama: L’Arc-en-Ciel Hyde exhibition renewed
WAKAYAMA — Fans of the rock band L’Arc-en-Ciel flocked to Wakayama-jo Hall in the capital of Wakayam...
November 19, 2022
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Tochigi: Former copper mine digs into fascinating history
NIKKO, Tochigi — A retro-looking trolley train takes visitors inside the Tsudoko tunnel, designated ...
November 16, 2022
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Hokkaido: Folk museum displays rare artifacts, plants from Kunashiri Island
RAUSU, Hokkaido — Archaeological materials and unique plants found on Kunashiri Island in the northe...
November 13, 2022
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Ishikawa: Ritual bonfire lights up festival
KANAZAWA — A festival related to the popular animated TV series “Hanasaku Iroha” was held at the Yuw...
November 13, 2022
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Miyagi: Yosakoi dance festival returns after 4 years
SENDAI — The Michinoku Yosakoi Festival was held on Oct. 8-9 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The festi...
November 13, 2022
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Hokkaido: Saury song gives Nemuro festival a samba flavor
NEMURO, Hokkaido — Vibraphonist Fumiko Yamazaki, composer and lyricist of the song “Samma Samba,” an...
November 13, 2022
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Iwate: Event showcasing Sanriku’s traditional folk performance art held in Iwate
OFUNATO, Iwate — Aiming to pass down and promote traditional folk performance art from the Sanriku c...
November 13, 2022
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