Japan In Focus
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Giant limestone caves turn green bathing in LEDs
MINE, Yamaguchi — Going green has taken on another meaning in a cave illuminated by LEDs. Some milky...
November 28, 2021
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Yamagata: Regional weaving style highlights luster of silk
SHINJO, Yamagata — A special exhibition introducing Shinjo Kame-ayaori — a silk fabric created using...
November 23, 2021
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Yamanashi: 800 years later, warrior honored anew in hometown
CHUO, Yamanashi — It has been 800 years since the death of Asari Yoichi, a warrior who governed pres...
November 23, 2021
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Diva brightening blue-collar workers’ town
OSAKA — “Let’s make it a fun festival, everyone!” As soon as singer-songwriter Machewqoque took to ...
October 31, 2021
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Museum to preserve past of pious Christians
The Yomiuri ShimbunA calendar of hidden Christians discovered on the island By Naritomo Kai / Yomiur...
October 31, 2021
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In-depth look at Gundam Factory Yokohama
The Yomiuri Shimbun / ©SOTSU/SUNRISEThe full-size Gundam is seen in the crouching position at the Gu...
October 29, 2021
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Tokyo: Literary salon shows history of Osamu Dazai
The Dazai Osamu Literary Salon — opened in Mitaka, Tokyo, in 2008 — was built to showcase the histor...
October 26, 2021
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Shizuoka: Tiny octopus charms visitors
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — An attraction featuring a baby mendako octopus is now open to the public at Izu M...
October 26, 2021
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Hokkaido: Imperial couple attend greenery ceremony online
SAPPORO — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko reached out to local children taking part in...
October 26, 2021
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Building up Kyushu’s busiest district sky high
FUKUOKA — Kyushu’s largest and busiest commercial district is about to be transformed into a city of...
October 24, 2021
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Hyogo: Another view created for ‘Castle in the Sky’
ASAGO, Hyogo — A new observatory is open to visitors on a mountain across from castle ruins dubbed t...
October 24, 2021
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Nobel Prize winner’s equations add hype to hotel
OKAYAMA — Climate change research equations used by this year’s physics Nobel laureate Syukuro Manab...
October 24, 2021
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Autumn roses brighten visitors’ days
NAKANOJO, Gunma — Autumn roses in bright pinks and crimsons are blooming in all their glory at Nakan...
October 19, 2021
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Tea ceremony steeped in ancient poesy
TAKAOKA, Toyama — An annual grand tea ceremony was held on Oct. 2 in honor of Otomo no Yakamochi, an...
October 19, 2021
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Museum gives glimpse into life at ‘end of Japan’
CHOSHI, Chiba — In the Edo period (1603-1867), the city of Choshi, located on the easternmost tip of...
October 12, 2021
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