Japan In Focus
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Gifu: Admirers of cormorant fishing return in droves
GIFU — The cormorant fishing season concluded in Gifu on Oct. 15, attracting 52,889 onlookers on ple...
November 13, 2022
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Shizuoka: Umbrella-themed event enlivens Shizuoka Pref. sky
FUJI, Shizuoka — Fuji Umbrella Sky, an installation event featuring colorful plastic umbrellas, kick...
November 13, 2022
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Kagoshima: Captivated by island, doctor relocates to treat residents
YORON, Kagoshima — A private clinic on a remote island 23 kilometers from the northern tip of Okinaw...
November 12, 2022
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Ehime: Pod of 30 dolphins spotted in Seto Inland Sea
MATSUYAMA — A pod of about 30 dolphins was spotted by the crew of a Japan Coast Guard boat during a ...
November 12, 2022
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Kagoshima: Ocean, tranquil life draw showbiz personality
AMAMI, Kagoshima — Beautiful ocean views and pristine nature have attracted a celebrity to Amami-Osh...
November 12, 2022
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Kanagawa: Kazumasa Nakagawa, an artist inspired by nature
Visitors to the Nakagawa Kazumasa Art Museum in Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture, are able to appreciat...
November 9, 2022
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Hyogo: MSDF unveils new submarine
KOBE — The third Taigei-class submarine for the Maritime Self-Defense Force was unveiled at a ceremo...
November 6, 2022
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Shiga: German woman plays key role in sencha tea ceremony
OTSU — A German woman played a key role in a sencha tea ceremony at Hiyoshi Taisha shrine in Otsu on...
November 6, 2022
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Ibaraki: Fishing method of old offers harmony with nature
KASUMIGAURA, Ibaraki — Lake Kasumigaura in Ibaraki Prefecture is the second-largest lake in Japan, a...
November 2, 2022
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Nara: Traditional setta sandals attract global audience
NARA — Local footwear businesses in Nara Prefecture, a major production center for items including s...
October 30, 2022
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Miyazaki: Colorful crosswalks expected to reduce accidents
MIYAZAKI — Most Japanese people expect proper crosswalks to be drawn in white paint on black asphalt...
October 30, 2022
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Ain’t no mountain high enough to stop this high schooler on mission to photograph every face of Mt. Fuji
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi — Keigo Suzuki is a high schooler who spends 150 days a year taking photo...
October 26, 2022
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Wakayama: Ambulances display sticker to help pregnant women feel more at ease
ARIDA, Wakayama — Special ambulances used to transport pregnant and postpartum women have been opera...
October 22, 2022
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Nagasaki: Invaders’ anchor salvaged centuries after sinking
MATSUURA, Nagasaki — A 13th-century anchor has been recovered from the seabed off the coast of north...
October 22, 2022
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Yokohama: Museum features history of Western confectionery
YOKOHAMA — Chocolate bars, caramels, marshmallows — these Western confections are familiar today, bu...
October 19, 2022
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