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Diamond Fuji Observed in Shizuoka Pref., Attracting Photographers
A phenomenon known as Diamond Fuji was observed on Saturday at the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujino...
April 21, 2024
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Industrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
Known for its rich nature and classic atmosphere, Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station in Koto Ward, Tokyo,...
April 19, 2024
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Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
KIBI-CHUO, Okayama — A coworking space with a layout and design overseen by world-famous architec...
April 20, 2024
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Shibazakura Oasis Blooms in Central Tokyo; Full Bloom of Creeping Phlox Makes Picturesque Plot of Pink in Minato Ward
Peak blooming season is here for the Shibazakura that grows in a garden nestled among office buil...
April 19, 2024
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Penguins from Noto Region Doing Well at Tokyo Aquarium
Magellanic penguins that were evacuated from an aquarium damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake ar...
April 22, 2024
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Neo-Wagashi Excites with Both Appearance, Taste; Fusion of Western and Traditional Japanese Sweets Impresses
“Neo-wagashi” confections are springing up more and more. These sweets take traditional Japanese ...
April 21, 2024
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This Spring, Enjoy In-Season Nira Garlic Chives, a Stamina-Boosting Green Rich in Nutrients
Nira garlic chives are popular as a stamina-boosting vegetable and though available year-round, t...
April 21, 2024
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Special ‘Airport Beer’ Brewed in Western Japan; Limited 3,000 Bottles Sell Out Quickly at Nanki-Shirahama Airport
Nearly 3,000 bottles of special “airport beer” brewed with local hops including those grown on th...
April 21, 2024
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Ushiojiru Clam Soup Brings Out Full Umami of Hard Clam Broth; Pairs Perfectly with Handmade Sesame Tofu
Clams are in season as spring approaches. Satoshi Ogino, the owner of a Japanese restaurant, reco...
April 14, 2024
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The birth of Kompeito Edible ‘Stars’ Comes with Patience; Keeping Traditions Alive with Inventive New Flavors
KYOTO — Crackle, crackle, pop. The sounds echoed while grains of sugar candy flew down from the t...
April 14, 2024
Japan In Focus
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Rikuzentakata Unveils Tile Mural Gifted by U.S. City; Officials Committed to Further Deepening Ties
RIKUZENTAKATA, Iwate — The city of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture has received a mural from a ...
April 24, 2024
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Asakusa Underground Shopping Street the Japan’s Oldest Underground Mall
The Asakusa Underground Shopping Street, directly connected to Asakusa subway station, opened in ...
April 22, 2024
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Okayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
KIBI-CHUO, Okayama — A coworking space with a layout and design overseen by world-famous architec...
April 20, 2024
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Kagoshima: Officers Receive Habu Snake Repelling Training; Get Tips on Finding, Catching Them
AMAMI, Kagoshima — New police officers assigned to the Amami Police Station in Kagoshima Prefectu...
April 20, 2024
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Mie: Participants Endure Cold, Heat to Purify Themselves; Location Said to Be Where Iga Ninjas Trained
NABARI, Mie — Twenty-eight people took part in an annual purification ritual at the Akame 48 Wate...
April 20, 2024
Travel Spots
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New DisneySea Hotel to Feature Luxurious Guest Rooms; Promises to Offer New Accommodation Experience
CHIBA — Oriental Land Co., the operator of the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea theme parks, on Tue...
April 24, 2024
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Japan Tourism / Travelling Northbound Through Sarobetsu Plain, Northern Hokkaido: A View that Changed My Life
It was 39 years ago in the summer of 1985 when I traveled across northern Hokkaido with a Hokkaid...
April 24, 2024
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Tulip Fair Opens with 300 Varieties, 3 Million Flowers in Tonami, Toyama Pref.; Festival on Through May 5
TOYAMA – A large-scale tulip festival kicked off Tuesday in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, with venue...
April 23, 2024
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Penguins from Noto Region Doing Well at Tokyo Aquarium
Magellanic penguins that were evacuated from an aquarium damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake ar...
April 22, 2024
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Diamond Fuji Observed in Shizuoka Pref., Attracting Photographers
A phenomenon known as Diamond Fuji was observed on Saturday at the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujino...
April 21, 2024
Troubleshooter
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My Overprotective Mom Doesn’t Let Me Wear Makeup And Enforces Unreasonable Curfew
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a high school student and I need some advice about my mother.
My...
April 21, 2024
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I’m Stressed Because of My Low Workload, Want to Switch to Work that Matches My Hobbies
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a male office worker in my early 30s and work as a consultant. Since the...
April 21, 2024
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My Child Wants a Double Mastectomy and I’m Not Sure How to Accept it
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my 60s, and I have a daughter, who is in her late 20s.
April 14, 2024
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My Husband is Addicted to His Phone and Never Talks to Me
Dear Troubleshooter: I am a woman in my 40s. I would like advice about my husband, who is addicte...
April 14, 2024
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My ‘Girlfriend’ of 20 Years Has Been Married to Another Man and Duped Me Out of Millions of Yen. How Do I Let Her Go?
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m an unmarried man in my 50s. I have been in love with the same woman for 2...
April 7, 2024
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