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2 Ferris Wheel Gondolas Designed by Students Unveiled in Sapporo; Ezoshika Deer, Sapporo Clock Tower Provide Inspiration
SAPPORO — Two Ferris wheel gondolas designed by local students were unveiled and began operations...
September 4, 2024
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Floating Lanterns Carry Away Souls of Departed in Tochigi Pref. City; Closing out Bon Holiday Events
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — Toro-nagashi, a lantern-floating event to soothe the souls of the dead, was h...
September 4, 2024
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Kumamoto: Swimmers Demonstrate Centuries-Old Technique; Writing, Drinking While Treading Water
KUMAMOTO — A group of swimmers recently demonstrated a traditional swimming technique, which has ...
August 31, 2024
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Ehime: Move Forward by Rocking Tub Instead of Rowing: 200 Participants Compete in Unique ‘Hangiri’ Race
MASAKI, Ehime — A unique water race was held earlier this month in Masaki, Ehime Prefecture, wher...
August 31, 2024
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Sports Yabusame Archery Competition Goes Forward Despite Rain; Mounted Archers Display Skills in Hachinohe, Aomori Pref.
HACHINOHE, Aomori — The ninth annual Sports Yabusame in Hachinohe, a national horseback archery t...
August 28, 2024
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Lake Kurobe Cruise Boat to End Service this Season; Attracting Many Tourists with Commemorative Event
TATEYAMA, Toyama — To prepare for the Garve sightseeing boat service coming to an end later this ...
August 28, 2024
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Tokyo’s Local Dish That Gives Diners Horsepower
Located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, Sakura Nabe Nakae is a 120-year-old restaurant that serves sakura n...
August 26, 2024
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Kagoshima: Japan’s Shortest Flight Takes Just 10 Minutes; Connects Amami and Kikai Islands
AMAMI, Kagoshima — The Amami-Kikai route has become Japan’s shortest regular flight route, lastin...
August 24, 2024
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French Cooking Class Held in Kamaishi, Iwate Pref., to Commemorate Sister City Agreement with Digne-les-Bains
KAMAISHI, Iwate — A French cooking class was held in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, in late July in ...
August 21, 2024
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Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan Celebrate Three Years as World Cultural Heritage with Interactive Event in Sapporo
SAPPORO — Three years after the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan were registered as a Wo...
August 21, 2024
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‘Lighthouse’ Soars Above 90-Year-Old Fire Station in Central Tokyo; Aids Local Disaster Prevention While Showcasing City’s History
Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture in the residential Takanawa d...
August 19, 2024
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Ibaraki Prefecture LuckyFes Outdoor Music Event Enjoyed by All Ages at Hitachi Seaside Park
HITACHINAKA, Ibaraki — People of all ages, from children to the elderly, enjoyed live performance...
August 14, 2024
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‘Jewelry box’ Cafe Brings 1980s Sparkle to Tokyo; ‘Felt Like I was Transported Back to the Showa Era’
A seven-minute walk north from Chitose-Karasuyama Station on the Keio Line brought me to a 1980s-...
August 13, 2024
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Oita: Giant Geta Sandal Paraded, Celebrating a Local Craft Made for More Than a Century
HITA, Oita — A celebration was held last month in the city of Hita, Oita Prefecture, to promote g...
August 10, 2024
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Hyogo: Classic Decorations to Be Replaced at Kwansei Gakuin; Originals Were Removed for Use as War Materiel
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — A project is underway to restore intricate iron decorations that once adorne...
August 10, 2024
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