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Yamanashi: ‘Mt. Fuji’ shines at station
OTSUKI, Yamanashi — A glittering 3-meter-high “Mt. Fuji” was installed in front of JR Otsuki Station...
December 28, 2021
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Nagano: Chemical product inspector rewarded for detailed work
NAGANO — The government has bestowed upon Haruhiko Kuwabara, 65, the title of contemporary master cr...
December 28, 2021
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World’s first car-train dual-vehicle begins operation in Shikoku
TOKUSHIMA — A dual-mode vehicle capable of running on both railway tracks and roads has started serv...
December 27, 2021
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Nagasaki: Softshell turtles might be falling from the sky?
ISAHAYA, Nagasaki — While driving in an urban area four years ago, a woman in her 50s ran over a sof...
December 25, 2021
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Hiroshima: Temple becomes symbol of mother’s mercy
FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima — A vermilion-painted temple stands on the cliffs of a cape, its rocky surface e...
December 25, 2021
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Otsu invites diplomats to tour city in bid to attract international conventions
OTSU — In an effort to showcase the capital of Shiga Prefecture as a potential international convent...
December 22, 2021
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Okayama: More prawns, more hope of lake improving
OKAYAMA — More prawns are being found in an artificial lake in Okayama, which is sparking hope the w...
December 19, 2021
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Aichi: Saxophone Samurai soothing souls
NAGOYA — A saxophonist clad in a kimono and a traditional straw hat that covers his face has entranc...
December 19, 2021
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Tokushima: Guided bike tours gain traction amid pandemic
TOKUSHIMA — Guided bicycle tours have become a preferred way to enjoy the outdoors while avoiding cr...
December 19, 2021
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Study: Water from Japan hot spring soothes capybaras’ skin
YAMAGUCHI — The rough skin of capybaras turned clear and smooth after the animals bathed for a few w...
December 16, 2021
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Letters from renowned writers, including Rampo, kept at high school
MATSUE — A high school in Oda, Shimane Prefecture, received correspondence from dozens of renowned w...
December 15, 2021
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Gifu: Gero hot spring resort’s ‘fountain pool’ becomes available only for foot bathing
GERO, Gifu — The “fountain pool” — a famous spot in the Gero hot spring resort in Gero, Gifu Prefect...
December 14, 2021
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Miso maker pumps up volume to quicken fermentation
NIIGATA — A miso manufacturer and a local underwater audio equipment firm, both in Joetsu, Niigata P...
December 14, 2021
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Toyama: Residents inspect seaside district, seeking ways to improve its future
HIMI, Toyama — About 80 residents in the Yanaida district on the Sea of Japan in Himi, Toyama Prefec...
December 14, 2021
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Female artisans carve new niche with shogi piece accessories
TENDO, Yamagata — A wide range of accessories made from shogi pieces crafted by a group of female ar...
December 13, 2021
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