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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

    #Hyogo
  • 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

    #Kyoto
  • 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

    #Hyogo
  • 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

    #Osaka
  • 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

    #Kumamoto
  • Kochi: Festival clapper-maker struggling to stay afloat

    KAMI, Kochi — The coronavirus pandemic has hamstrung production of traditional castanet-like clapper...

    April 30, 2022

    #Kochi
  • 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

    #Kanagawa
  • 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

    #Ibaraki
  • 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

    #Shiga
  • Miyazaki: Castle represents entrepreneur’s dream

    EBINO, Miyazaki — Picturesque Morioka Castle in Ebino, Miyazaki Prefecture, has no connection whatso...

    April 23, 2022

    #Miyazaki
  • 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

    #Tokyo
  • Yamanashi: Old inn, traditional house have facelifts to attract remote workers

    UENOHARA, Yamanashi — Teleworking facilities renovated from a former inn and a traditional Japanese ...

    April 19, 2022

    #Yamanashi
  • Japanese war orphan left behind in China graduates junior high school at 78

    NARA — A 78-year-old woman who spent most of her life in China has graduated from a Japanese junior ...

    April 16, 2022

    #Nara
  • Yamaguchi: Limestone cave still holds mysteries 100 years later

    MINE, Yamaguchi — It has been 100 years since one of Japan’s largest limestone caves, Akiyoshido in ...

    April 16, 2022

    #Yamaguchi
  • Tokyo: Dive into the deep history of the Olympic Games

    The Japan Olympic Museum offers a thrilling interactive exhibit that allows visitors to measure thei...

    April 12, 2022

    #Tokyo
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