Japan In Focus
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Ceramics Store Peddles a Classic Ramen Bowl, on Tokyo’s Kappabashi Street
The Komatsuya ceramics store has been peddling its wares since 1909, from its spot on Kappabashi ...
September 9, 2024
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Osaka: Police Encouraged to Use Heat Protection Products; Action Comes After Heat Stroke Cases among Officers
OSAKA — Osaka police officers have been encouraged to use heat protection products such as ring-s...
September 8, 2024
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Yamaguchi: Korean Envoy’s Edo-Era Procession Reenacted; Restored Ship Visits Japan Again
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — A replica of a ship used to carry out Korean diplomatic missions to Japa...
September 7, 2024
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Kochi: Miroku Shrine Overflows with 2000 Frog Items Offering Solace to Cancer Patients
TOSA, Kochi — The grounds of Miroku Daimyojin Shrine in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture, are overflowing w...
September 7, 2024
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2 Ferris Wheel Gondolas Designed by Students Unveiled in Sapporo; Ezoshika Deer, Sapporo Clock Tower Provide Inspiration
SAPPORO — Two Ferris wheel gondolas designed by local students were unveiled and began operations...
September 4, 2024
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Floating Lanterns Carry Away Souls of Departed in Tochigi Pref. City; Closing out Bon Holiday Events
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — Toro-nagashi, a lantern-floating event to soothe the souls of the dead, was h...
September 4, 2024
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Kumamoto: Swimmers Demonstrate Centuries-Old Technique; Writing, Drinking While Treading Water
KUMAMOTO — A group of swimmers recently demonstrated a traditional swimming technique, which has ...
August 31, 2024
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Ehime: Move Forward by Rocking Tub Instead of Rowing: 200 Participants Compete in Unique ‘Hangiri’ Race
MASAKI, Ehime — A unique water race was held earlier this month in Masaki, Ehime Prefecture, wher...
August 31, 2024
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Sports Yabusame Archery Competition Goes Forward Despite Rain; Mounted Archers Display Skills in Hachinohe, Aomori Pref.
HACHINOHE, Aomori — The ninth annual Sports Yabusame in Hachinohe, a national horseback archery t...
August 28, 2024
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Lake Kurobe Cruise Boat to End Service this Season; Attracting Many Tourists with Commemorative Event
TATEYAMA, Toyama — To prepare for the Garve sightseeing boat service coming to an end later this ...
August 28, 2024
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Tokyo’s Local Dish That Gives Diners Horsepower
Located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, Sakura Nabe Nakae is a 120-year-old restaurant that serves sakura n...
August 26, 2024
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Kagoshima: Japan’s Shortest Flight Takes Just 10 Minutes; Connects Amami and Kikai Islands
AMAMI, Kagoshima — The Amami-Kikai route has become Japan’s shortest regular flight route, lastin...
August 24, 2024
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French Cooking Class Held in Kamaishi, Iwate Pref., to Commemorate Sister City Agreement with Digne-les-Bains
KAMAISHI, Iwate — A French cooking class was held in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, in late July in ...
August 21, 2024
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Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan Celebrate Three Years as World Cultural Heritage with Interactive Event in Sapporo
SAPPORO — Three years after the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan were registered as a Wo...
August 21, 2024
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‘Lighthouse’ Soars Above 90-Year-Old Fire Station in Central Tokyo; Aids Local Disaster Prevention While Showcasing City’s History
Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture in the residential Takanawa d...
August 19, 2024
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