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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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Fukuoka: Traditional craft, recycled thread create chic items
KITAKYUSHU — A textile company in the Kyushu region has developed a technology using recycled thread...
July 16, 2022
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Kyoto: Confusing crossroads have dangerous consequences
KYOTO — Although Japan’s old capital Kyoto is known for streets laid out like a chessboard, you can ...
July 16, 2022
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Hot springs footbath with a view of Kyoto
KYOTO — If you have ever wanted to soak your tired feet while still enjoying a view of Kyoto, one sp...
July 9, 2022
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Hiroshima: Asa Zoo receives 4th award for breeding rare species
HIROSHIMA — Asa Zoological Park in Hiroshima City has received its fourth Koga Award, the highest ho...
July 9, 2022
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Food stalls offer tastes of Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO — A grouping of food stalls where customers can enjoy unique local dishes has opened in Kum...
July 9, 2022
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Okinawa culture thrives in Osaka 100 yrs after exodus
OSAKA — Little Okinawa in Taisho Ward, Osaka, is known as home for many people with roots in Okinawa...
July 9, 2022
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Seto island bride makes nostalgic arrival by sea
MARUGAME, Kagawa — In mid June, a remote island in the Seto Inland Sea was treated to an event that ...
July 9, 2022
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Tokyo: Museum brings Japanese swords into sharp focus
Japanese swords that change color depending on the light source, setting and viewing angle are delig...
July 6, 2022
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Shizuoka toasts 40th anniversary of friendship with Zhejiang Province
SHIZUOKA — The friendship alliance between Shizuoka Prefecture and Zhejiang Province, China, marks i...
July 6, 2022
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Iwate: Snowboarders disturb ‘Dragon Eye’
HACHIMANTAI, Iwate — Snowboarders have reportedly disrupted a natural phenomenon at Kagaminuma pond ...
July 6, 2022
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