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Illusionary transformation of coal town into art city
TAGAWA, Fukuoka — Once a coal-mining area, the installation of several works of optical illusion ar...
May 15, 2021
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Why ‘Queen of ruins’ is to be cultural asset
KOBE — An abandoned hotel in Kobe is expected to be registered as a national cultural property. Th...
May 15, 2021
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Iwate: Underwater drone school opens to train future pilots
OSHU, Iwate — An underwater drone school has opened in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, to train future pilot...
May 11, 2021
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Yamanashi: Students create videos on foreign interns
NIRASAKI, Yamanashi — Amid an ongoing labor shortage, companies in Yamanashi Prefecture have seen an...
May 11, 2021
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Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Known For Its “Betabumi-Zaka” Super Steep Ramp, Remains Popular Tourist Spot in Japan
MATSUE — When viewed from the right angle, the “betabumi-zaka” ramp for the Eshima Ohashi bridge loo...
May 8, 2021
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Tokyo: Delve into the ‘unconventional’ life of Katsu Kaishu
The Ota City Katsu Kaishu Memorial Museum opened in 2019, commemorating the 120th anniversary of the...
May 5, 2021
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Hydrangeas a popular gift for Mother’s Day
FUKUOKA — Hydrangeas are increasingly popular gifts for Mother’s Day, with newly developed varieties...
May 4, 2021
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Okayama: Glistening evening on Seto Inland Sea dazzles visitors
KURASHIKI, Okayama — The historical city of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture is known for the Bikan H...
May 2, 2021
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Tottori: Railway track hiking gaining popularity with extraordinary photogenic appeal
KURAYOSHI, Tottori — A trekking course set up on the site of an abandoned railway line in Kurayoshi,...
May 2, 2021
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Tokushima: What’s the question?
KAMIKATSU, Tokushima — A red question mark seen overhead in a mountainous region in Tokushima Prefec...
May 2, 2021
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Saitama: Familiar faces set in stone at unique museum
CHICHIBU, Saitama — Chichibu Chinsekikan (Chichibu museum of rare stones) in Saitama Prefecture disp...
April 27, 2021
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Saitama: Physical therapist invents Shibusawa-style exercise
SAITAMA — A physical therapist in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, has invented an exercise method associ...
April 27, 2021
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Nagano: ‘Village of stars’ earns world record recognition
NAGANO — The village of Achi, Nagano Prefecture, has been recognized with a Guinness World Record fo...
April 27, 2021
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Hyogo: Injured stork struts once again thanks to a bespoke prosthetic leg
TOYOOKA, Hyogo — A stork that lost half of its left leg will soon get a fitting prosthetic leg, at t...
April 24, 2021
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Shiga: Bridge on Lake Biwa becomes cycling hot spot
OTSU — Cyclists have been turning their handlebars toward the Biwako Ohashi bridge, which spans a na...
April 24, 2021
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