Japan In Focus
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Shinto Purification Ceremony Held in Northern Japan Shrine; Worshippers at Aomori’s Uto Shrine Burn Items to Pray for Good Health in New Year
AOMORI — About 50 worshippers attended a Shinto purification ritual at Uto Shrine on Dec. 28, bur...
January 15, 2025
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Heso Daikon, or Navel Daikon, Reaches Peak Production in Japan; Specialty Daikon to Hit Store Shelves in Miyagi Pref. in Early Feb.
MARUMORI, Miyagi — Production of heso daikon radish, a local specialty, was at its peak in Marumo...
January 15, 2025
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Historic Japanese Building Attracts Film, TV Crews; Western-Style House Also Popular For Family Photos
IRUMA, Saitama — The area that is now Iruma, Saitama Prefecture, was home to a prosperous silk-re...
January 14, 2025
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Osaka: Smartphone App Revives CG Images of Naniwa Palace; Digital Rendering of Historic Japanese Capital
OSAKA — Computer images of Naniwa Palace buildings located in present day Osaka, which served as ...
January 11, 2025
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Miyazaki: Japan Train Emblazoned with Characters from Pokémon Games; Train Services Run
MIYAZAKI — A train wrapped with illustrations of popular palm-tree-like characters from the “Poké...
January 11, 2025
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Okayama: Beckoning Cats Attract Visitors to Museum; Over 800 Manekineko on Display
OKAYAMA — The Manekineko Art Museum in Okayama City is Japan’s first museum to especially exhibit...
January 11, 2025
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Okinawa: Traditional Bashofu Cloth Carries On; Fabric Made from Banana-Like Plants
OGIMI, Okinawa — As light as a dragonfly’s wing, Okinawan traditional clothes have a unique textu...
January 11, 2025
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Park with BMX Tracks Opens in Gifu Prefecture, Japan; Reservation-Only Glamping Facilities Also Available for Use
KAKAMIGAHARA, Gifu — A park with BMX courses has opened in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture.
...January 8, 2025
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‘Kotatsu’ Train Begins Operation in Northern Japan; Passengers Enjoy Warmth of Heated Table with Scenery, Seafood
KUJI, Iwate — Sanriku Railway Co. is operating its special seasonal train called the Kotatsu Ress...
January 6, 2025
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Yamaguchi: Shrine Hands Out Lucky Headbands to Test-Takers for Free As Entrance Exam Season Has Come
HOFU, Yamaguchi — As entrance exam season nears, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefectu...
January 4, 2025
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Osaka: Street Painted Yellow to Curb Prostitution; Locals and Police Expect Effects of Psychological Tactics
OSAKA — A street in Kita Ward, Osaka, notorious for prostitution has been painted yellow as part ...
January 4, 2025
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Shimane: Subtitled Iwami Kagura Sacred Dance Drawing Praise in Shimane Pref. City; Improving Accessibility for Modern Audiences
HAMADA, Shimane — The prologue and chanting in Iwami kagura traditional sacred dance and music ar...
January 4, 2025
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent / Artist in Japan Adds Modern Touch to Traditional Straw Craft; Fujii Shows Off Potential of Straw Through Various Works
KYOTO — Straw craft artist Momoko Fujii took a piece of straw in her hand and carefully inspected...
January 4, 2025
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Tokyo’s Meiji Kinenkan Holds Wedding Receptions in Hall Once Used by Emperor Meiji to Host Banquets
The “Kinkei” (golden pheasant) hall in Meiji Kinenkan’s main building provides visitors with a se...
December 30, 2024
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Tokushima: Athletes Compete at Japan’s 1st Official Obstacle Course; Sport to Become Official Event at 2028 L.A. Olympics
YOSHINOGAWA, Tokushima — With the popularity of obstacle course races spreading due to the Japane...
December 28, 2024
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