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Dinosaur-lovers get into character at event
TOTTORI — Museum-goers dressed up in T-rex costumes viewed exhibits at a museum during a unique even...
July 2, 2022
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Engineering major proves popular at Nara Women’s University
NARA — When Nara Women’s University opened its Faculty of Engineering in April in Nara City, it beca...
July 2, 2022
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Vocabulary sheets for Ukrainians
KITAKYUSHU — A communication guide for Ukrainian evacuees has been created by the Kitakyushu Interna...
July 2, 2022
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Ski resort offers offseason thrills, spectacular views
OTSU — A ski resort in Shiga Prefecture offers visitors the chance to enjoy pulse-racing activities ...
July 2, 2022
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Tokyo: Museum is fount of knowledge on firefighting
The Sousuiko Museum in Minato Ward, Tokyo, is a unique facility where visitors can learn about the h...
June 29, 2022
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Discovering the charms of Hokkaido’s nature through river rafting
FURANO, Hokkaido — The boat travels through a valley as majestic mountains tower above. The vibratio...
June 29, 2022
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Ukrainian evacuees’ food truck delivers taste of home
HIKONE, Shiga — A Ukrainian woman who escaped Russia’s invasion of her country has brought a taste o...
June 26, 2022
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Residents aim to create ‘kingdom’ of cycle racing
SHINGU, Wakayama — The sound of dozens of bicycle wheels echoes over the clear Akagi River that runs...
June 25, 2022
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Enormous umbrella dance has spectators again
TOTTORI — This summer, thousands of dancers will perform in Tottori City a paper umbrella dance that...
June 25, 2022
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Tokyo: Experience adds up to making sense of math
“1529603487152...” This collection of figures appears on a glass door at the entrance to Sugaku Tai...
June 21, 2022
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Conductor Sado named Tokyo ward music ambassador
TOKYO — Globally renowned conductor Yutaka Sado has assumed the post of “Sumida music ambassador” to...
June 21, 2022
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After hiatus, Tohoku festival wows crowds in Akita
AKITA — The Tohoku Kizuna Festival, a two-day summer festival comprising smaller jamborees from six ...
June 21, 2022
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Russian monk in Osaka leads peace procession
OSAKA —Buddhist monk Dmitry Volkogonov has been praying at an Osaka temple for Russia’s invasion of ...
June 18, 2022
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Free school on remote island helps children recover
KASAOKA, Okayama — The warm laughter of children has returned to abandoned schools on a remote islan...
June 18, 2022
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Will the carp bring something lucky?
SAIJO, Ehime/FUCHU, Hiroshima — Colorful carp swimming in a near-perfect circle at a Shikoku shrine’...
June 18, 2022
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