Japan In Focus
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Bear Zoo in Akita Pref. Opens for 2025; Children Excitedly Feed Bears Apple
KITA-AKITA, Akita — Kumakumaen, a bear zoo in Kita-Akita, Akita Prefecture, held a ceremony marki...
May 15, 2025
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Aqueduct Helped Electrify Tokyo in Meiji Era; Historic Brick Structure Still Carries Water
OTSUKI, Yamanashi — After getting off a train at Otsuki Station in Yamanashi Prefecture, I travel...
May 12, 2025
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Shiga: Children Experience Lake Biwa Study Voyage; Aiming at Learning about Environment, Ecosystem
TAKASHIMA, Shiga — This year’s “study voyage” program for elementary school students has started ...
May 10, 2025
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Fukui: Sunfish Back at Aquarium; Previous Sunfish Died in November
SAKAI, Fukui — A sunfish is on display once more at Echizen Matsushima Aquarium in Sakai, Fukui P...
May 10, 2025
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Oita: Arrival Day of Dutch Ship Liefde Commemorated; 425th Anniversary of Japan-Netherlands Exchanges
USUKI, Oita — A ceremony was recently held to mark the day when the Liefde, a Dutch ship carrying...
May 10, 2025
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Lacquer Artisan Sees Beyond Buddhist Utensils; Developing Skills for Future Generation
KYOTO — “Not too thick, not too thin.” Kohei Maeda, 38, applies lacquer with a brush, keeping a s...
May 10, 2025
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Part of Michinoku Coastal Trail Reopened after Ofunato Wildfire in Iwate Pref.
OFUNATO, Iwate — A section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail that was closed after wildfires ravaged...
May 9, 2025
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Collection of Wealthy Merchant Family Exhibited in Miyagi Town; Samurai Armor, Helmet, Doll Warriors on Display
MARUMORI, Miyagi — To coincide with Children’s Day on May 5, an annual special exhibition featuri...
May 9, 2025
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Elderly Japanese Restaurant Owner Serves Hearty Dishes at Low Prices; Eatery Located in Middle of Fork in Road Beloved by Customers
OYAMA, Tochigi — About 6 kilometers north of JR Oyama Station in Tochigi Prefecture, located in t...
May 5, 2025
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100-Meter-Long Koinobori Carp Streamer Flies in Park in Japan; About 70,000 People Gather at Park
A 100-meter-long koinobori carp streamer weighing 330 kilograms flutters in the wind in Kazo, Sai...
May 4, 2025
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Moss Phlox Competes with Beauty of Snow-Capped Mt. Fuji; Best Viewing Time Through Mid-May
KOFU — Moss phlox flowers are in full bloom at Fuji Motosuko Resort, a tourist facility in Fujika...
May 4, 2025
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Mie: Owase Fishmonger Makes Splash with Rare Deep-Sea Offerings; Items Sell Out Within an Hour
OWASE, Mie — Assortments including deep-sea fish are flying off the shelves at a long-established...
May 3, 2025
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‘Japan Day’ Event Held at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Pref.; Participants Enjoy Calligraphy, Other Traditional Activities
MISAWA, Aomori — An annual presentation of Japanese traditions and culture was recently held at t...
May 3, 2025
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Kumamoto: New Sluice Gates Installed at Site of Methylmercury Poisoning Which Caused Minamata Disease
MINAMATA, Kumamoto — New sluice gates have been installed at a drain in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefec...
May 3, 2025
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Okayama: Bizen Pottery Workshop Draws Enthusiasts, Fosters Future Artists of Traditional Japanese Craft
BIZEN, Okayama — Pottery classes are gaining popularity as one way to promote the city’s traditio...
May 3, 2025
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