Japan In Focus
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Tokyo: Artworks and books convey the charm of glass
The Little Museum of Glass Books in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, has a stylish exterior reminiscent of a cafe...
September 28, 2022
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Oita: Island using rental truck equipped with work space to woo visitors
HIMESHIMA, Oita — A small, remote island in the Seto Inland Sea is advocating a new work style in wh...
September 25, 2022
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Osaka: Old bathhouse to be city office
IZUMI-SANO, Osaka — An old-fashioned public bathhouse built in the early 20th century in Izumi-Sano,...
September 25, 2022
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Hiroshima: Buddha statue mourning Hiroshima atomic bomb victims visits hometown
HIROSHIMA — A large Buddha statue that was missing for decades before being found has temporarily re...
September 25, 2022
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Shizuoka: Spiral climb through Mt. Fuji heritage center reveals ancient origins, influence on faith, art
FUJINOMIYA, Shizuoka — The first thing you’ll see when walking up the spiral ramp at the Mt. Fuji Wo...
September 21, 2022
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Mie: Bamboo and shovel produce curious sight
NABARI, Mie — At first glance, it looks as though a bamboo shoot has sprouted a shovel midway up its...
September 17, 2022
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Nagasaki: Replica of bombed cross connects Japan, U.S.
NAGASAKI — Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki preserves a cross that was exposed to the atomic bombing of...
September 17, 2022
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Tottori: Discovering charms of city through the eyes of foreigners
YONAGO, Tottori — Residents from overseas have formed a group to convey the attractiveness of Yonago...
September 17, 2022
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From taproom to in-room ‘kegerator,’ unique Shizuoka hotel caters to craft beer lovers
SHIZUOKA — With a mini-keg of an exclusive brew in each guest room and a taproom that opens early in...
September 12, 2022
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Fukushima: Lake Inawashiro symbol preserved
INAWASHIRO, Fukushima — The Kamemaru sightseeing boat has resumed operation on Lake Inawashiro in Fu...
September 11, 2022
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Shizuoka: Rice paddy art depicting work by local famous novelist revitalizes community
IZU, Shizuoka — A rice paddy art exhibit in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is currently in its prime view...
September 11, 2022
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Hokkaido: Film shines light on life with Russians after WWII
WAKKANAI, Hokkaido — Students at Ikueikan University in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, created a documentary fi...
September 11, 2022
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Sapporo props up bid for 2030 with tour of 1972 its Olympic venues
SAPPORO — Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, invited parents and children to take a tour of several venues used a...
September 11, 2022
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Miyagi : Catching sharks and leaving nothing to waste
KESENNUMA, Miyagi — It’s not just marine environments that change with the times. People’s sense of ...
September 11, 2022
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Iwate : Gathering of 20-year-olds held
SUMITA, Iwate — The town of Sumita in Iwate Prefecture has renamed its annual coming-of-age ceremony...
September 11, 2022
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