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Summer Festival Parade Enlivens Otaru in Hokkaido
OTARU, Hokkaido — The main dance event of the Otaru Ushio Festival, a summer staple in the Hokkaido ...
August 16, 2023
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Tokyo: Feel the Wins, Losses, History at Korakuen Hall
The historic Korakuen Hall is considered by many combat sports fans in Japan to be sacred ground. Lo...
August 14, 2023
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Shimane: Weed-wolfing Goats Clean Up Disused Rail Line
MISATO, Shimane — A mountain-girdled community in Shimane Prefecture has unleashed a coterie of hung...
August 12, 2023
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Ibaraki Traditional Lantern Designed Chosen to Promote G7 Mito Meeting
MITO — A traditional lantern craft from Ibaraki Prefecture will play a role in promoting the Group o...
August 9, 2023
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2 White Crocodiles Moved to Shizuoka Pref. Botanical Garden
HIGASHI-IZU, Shizuoka — Two white saltwater crocodiles have been moved to the Atagawa Tropical and A...
August 9, 2023
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Tokyo: Apartment of Cultural Property in Suginami
Walking east from Ogikubo Station through a quiet residential area of Suginami Ward, Tokyo, I saw a ...
August 7, 2023
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Fukuoka: Yamakasa Float Transported among Depopulated Communities
MUNAKATA, Fukuoka — A fishing boat recently transported a yamakasa float from one community to anoth...
August 5, 2023
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Mie: Honda’s Debut 4-wheeler on Display
SUZUKA, Mie — Honda Motor Co.’s first four-wheel automobile is making an appearance in the city wher...
August 5, 2023
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Kyoto: International Students Model Ancient Japanese Clothing Designs
KYOTO — International students recently modeled glamorous clothing styles from sixth- to eighth-cent...
August 5, 2023
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Niigata: Youths Perform Stick-Fighting at Shrine Festival near Mt. Myoko
MYOKO, Niigata — A stick-fighting performance was held July 15 at Sekiyama Shrine in Myoko, Niigata ...
August 2, 2023
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Ritual at Yamagata Resort Thanks ‘God of Hot Springs’
OKURA, Yamagata — Commemorating the discovery of certain hot springs, the Hijiori Kaito Sai (Hijiori...
August 2, 2023
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Fukuoka: Beekeeping Starts under Apricot Trees at Historic Site
DAZAIFU, Fukuoka — The city government and a nonprofit organization in Fukuoka Prefecture have start...
July 29, 2023
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Tokyo: Iconic Asakusa Shop Makes It a Snap to Feel Like An 80s Idol
Akina Nakamori. Seiko Matsuda. Shonentai. The photos of these and other mega-stars from the golden ...
July 29, 2023
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4,000 ‘Evangelion’ Items Showcased at Manga Museum in Akita Pref.
YOKOTE, Akita — The Evangelion Crossing Expo, featuring various items related to the popular “Neon G...
July 26, 2023
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Aichi High School Students Learn from QR Code Inventor
HANDA, Aichi — Students at Handa Senior High School in the city of Handa, Aichi Prefecture, recently...
July 26, 2023
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