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Osaka-Kansai EXPO to feature large wooden ‘ring’
OSAKA — A huge ring-shaped structure will be constructed at the venue of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo....
August 6, 2022
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Endangered sea turtles damaging rare plants
FUKUOKA — The recent surge in the number of endangered green sea turtles poses serious problems, inc...
August 6, 2022
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Kochi: Clay figure sheds light on old tattoo customs
KONAN, Kochi — The head of a clay figurine with four lines carved into its cheeks to represent tatto...
July 24, 2022
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Leap of faith: Frog parade returns to Nara temple
YOSHINO, Nara — A parade featuring a frog performance was held for the first time in three years at ...
July 24, 2022
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Hiroshima: Baumkuchen reflects island’s wartime history
HIROSHIMA — Baumkuchen, a baked confection born in Germany, was first made in Japan just after World...
July 24, 2022
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Awaji Island banks on onions that are out of this world
MINAMI-AWAJI, Hyogo — Having boldly gone where few vegetables have gone before, a specially grown br...
July 24, 2022
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Kawasaki gallery highlights local ties to great art
e Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery opened in 2019 in Kawasaki, a city that was one of the 53 Stations of the...
July 24, 2022
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Yamanashi: Clever florists sell subscription bouquets
KOFU — The coronavirus pandemic has driven some flower shops to launch subscription services. With m...
July 24, 2022
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Iwate: Art students colorfully depict major Tohoku festivals on beer can labels
MORIOKA — The Tohoku branch of Suntory Liquors Ltd. in Sendai has begun selling limited-edition cans...
July 24, 2022
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Nagano: Competition puts spin on homebuilt bicycles
TAKAYAMA, Nagano — Cyclists took to the streets in the town of Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, last mon...
July 24, 2022
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Shizuoka: Aquarium explores deep mystery of coelacanths
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — The Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium is located at a port facing Suruga Bay, the nation’s...
July 23, 2022
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Toyama high school students perform Owara dance in farewell show
TOYAMA — Six third-year students of the performing arts club at Toyama Prefectural Yatsuo High Schoo...
July 23, 2022
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Wakayama: Historic house being rented out as workspace
SHINGU, Wakayama — A historic building registered as a national cultural asset is being rented out a...
July 16, 2022
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Hiroshima: Access to World Heritage isle becomes more convenient
HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima — The train station nearest to the ferry terminal for Miyajima island in Hiro...
July 16, 2022
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Nagasaki: Tax system lets railway fan become stationmaster
SHIMABARA, Nagasaki — A 48-year-old man from Tokyo was appointed as the stationmaster of Shimabara R...
July 16, 2022
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