Japan In Focus
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Railways Perfect for Winter Day Trip
There is a train that is perfect for the harsh winter of Tsugaru, on the Sea of Japan side of northe...
March 5, 2021
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Gifu: Where does Sekigahara Stand on Escalators?
SEKIGAHARA, Gifu — Escalator etiquette varies across Japan. In eastern areas such as Tokyo, people u...
February 26, 2021
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Osaka: Nostalgic Arcade Games a Treasure for Enthusiasts
OSAKA — Shinsekai, a downtown district in Naniwa Ward, Osaka, is sacred ground for fans of coin-oper...
February 26, 2021
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Tochigi: Nasu Zoo Claims 3rd Straight Capybara long Bath Title
NASU, Tochigi — A one-year-old male capybara from the Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in Nasu, Tochigi Prefe...
February 23, 2021
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Akita: Students Host Radio Show for Local Community
ODATE, Akita — Junior high school students in Odate, Akita Prefecture who launched a weekly radio pr...
February 23, 2021
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Tokyo: Unique Library Offers Glimpse at Lives of Others
Quite a unique library can be found in one of the art galleries scattered across a residential area ...
February 23, 2021
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Kawagoe Tests Use of Historic Buildings for Teleworking
A historic city in Saitama Prefecture is looking to use a modern trend intensified by the prolonged ...
February 21, 2021
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Kumamoto: Tours Offer rare Glimpse into Aso Pastureland
ASO, Kumamoto — Cycling enthusiasts have been racing to sign up for the chance to bike, trek and cam...
February 20, 2021
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Nara: Sumo Shrine Stakes Claim as Birthplace of Natl Sport
NARA — About 2,000 years ago, a clash between two men boasting of their strength became the origin f...
February 19, 2021
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Tokyo: Everyday Beauties from All 47 Prefectures
There is an unusual museum in Shibuya, curious in that it contains no permanent collection of “art” ...
February 16, 2021
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Tokyo: The Mystery of a City in Love with a Whale
With whales featured on manhole covers and street lamps, the aquatic mammals serve as the symbol of ...
February 16, 2021
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Kumamoto: New Bridge Symbolizes Restoration
The Yomiuri ShimbunThe Shin Aso Ohashi bridge in Minami-Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, is scheduled to be...
February 12, 2021
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Teahouses in Sangenjaya, Tokyo: Where did They Go?
The Sangenjaya area in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, is home to a shopping street with a quaint atmosphere a...
February 9, 2021
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Kanagawa: City Hall Architecture through Years Show Yokohama’s Evolution
YOKOHAMA — A 155-meter-tall skyscraper was completed near JR Sakuragicho Station on the south side o...
February 9, 2021
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Group Strives to Restore Suzuki Clan Residence
KAINAN, Wakayama — A citizens group in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, is working to restore the old re...
February 6, 2021
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