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Aomori: Marathon held after cancellation for two years
AOMORI — The Aomori Sakura Marathon was held April 17 after being canceled for two consecutive years...
May 10, 2022
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Aichi: Replica of castle steep staircase open to climb
NAGOYA — An exhibit featuring a replica of a section of the staircase of Nagoya Castle’s tower keep ...
May 10, 2022
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Trio of monuments record horror wreaked by tsunami on Iwate Pref. coast
KAMAISHI, Iwate — Eleven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, ...
May 10, 2022
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Tokyo: Edogawa Rampo home offers peek behind scenes
The Edogawa Rampo Residence in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, is where famed mystery novelist Edogawa Rampo (1...
May 10, 2022
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Hyogo: Public split over reinstallation of nude women statues
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo —The possible reinstallation of a pair of nude female statues in Takarazuka, Hyogo...
May 7, 2022
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Kyoto: Online service offers spiritual sessions with monks
KYOTO — It is true that people often want to consult with priests when they have troubles or concern...
May 7, 2022
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Hyogo: Atom’s transition on display in Tezuka’s hometown
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Takarazuka is home not only to the all-female theater group Takarazuka Revue Com...
May 7, 2022
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Osaka: Crises conquered, troupe celebrates centennial with eye on future
OSAKA — A revue company known for its spectacular song and dance performances celebrated its centenn...
April 30, 2022
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Kumamoto: Campground reborn from tragic disaster 6 years ago
MINAMI-ASO, Kumamoto — A lodge, which was damaged by a strong earthquake six years ago, has been reb...
April 30, 2022
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Kochi: Festival clapper-maker struggling to stay afloat
KAMI, Kochi — The coronavirus pandemic has hamstrung production of traditional castanet-like clapper...
April 30, 2022
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Kanagawa: Enormous vintage collection tells its own toy story
Located in an affluent residential area of Yokohama is a privately run museum that is rare not only ...
April 26, 2022
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Ibaraki: Pro gamer Kurihara connects Mito to world through esports
MITO — Motoki Kurihara skillfully maneuvered a game controller and took care of the opposing team in...
April 26, 2022
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Shiga: Ceramics company replicates masterpieces of art
KOKA, Shiga — A factory in Shiga Prefecture is using the durability of ceramics to reproduce importa...
April 23, 2022
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Miyazaki: Castle represents entrepreneur’s dream
EBINO, Miyazaki — Picturesque Morioka Castle in Ebino, Miyazaki Prefecture, has no connection whatso...
April 23, 2022
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Role models: Theme park depicts life in microcosm
Covering about 8,000 square meters, Small Worlds Tokyo is one of the world’s largest indoor miniatur...
April 19, 2022
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