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Music Echoes in Huge Underground Void in Tokyo
Old & New video By Ryuzo Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior PhotographerA classical music concert ...
January 7, 2024
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Disaster Preparedness / Post-Quake Congestion Could Cause Secondary Disasters; Crowds, Loss of Phone Signal Issues to be Aware of
If there is strong earthquake in the middle of a weekday, urban areas will be full of a huge number ...
December 25, 2023
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Foreign Mothers-to-be Get Help from Compatriots on Giving Birth in Japan
As more foreigners take up residence in Japan, the challenges facing those giving birth and raising ...
December 18, 2023
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LEGEND / Renowned Japanese Artist Tadanori Yokoo Talks Art, Spirituality
The Yomiuri ShimbunTadanori Yokoo is seen in his central Tokyo studio. He says he spent more time in...
December 11, 2023
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A Tale of Two Cities: Continuity and Change on New York and Tokyo’s Paths Through Time
The following is an installment of the “Letter from New York” column by Jacob Margolies, The Yomiuri...
December 10, 2023
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Secrets of Kyoto / The First Famous Japanese Travel Guide and the Changing Face of Kyoto
Sightseeing trips became popular among ordinary Japanese people in the mid-Edo period (1681-1780), n...
December 7, 2023
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Bento Box Shop at Toulouse Market Forges Japan-France Connection
TOULOUSE, France — This autumn, I was in Toulouse in southwestern France to cover the Rugby World Cu...
November 30, 2023
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Kogei Dining Presents Culture to All Five Senses
What an abundance of riches, and what an honor to experience them. From the moment the Kogei Dinin...
November 30, 2023
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Ride Highway of Dreams at New Bus Hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture
Old & New video By Ryuzo Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Photographer An old commuter bus and b...
November 26, 2023
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NPO Rocinantes strives to provide medical services in Sudan
Rocinantes, a Kitakyushu-based nonprofit organization, has been named as recipient of the 30th Yomiu...
November 23, 2023
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Jomo Karuta, a Local Icon, Holds National Event
TAKASAKI, Gunma — The “King of JMK” national adult tournament for Jomo Karuta was held at the Shorin...
November 19, 2023
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Disaster Preparedness / Dealing with a Sudden Eruption when Climbing a Volcano
The Autumn foliage is near its peak, luring climbers to the colorful mountains. But they should alwa...
November 13, 2023
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Forest Bathing at Mt. Mitake; A Serene Day Hike in Western Tokyo
Ask about hiking spots in Tokyo, and you’ll likely first be directed to Mt. Takao. But for the sligh...
November 9, 2023
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Season for Peak Viewing ‘Autumn Leaves on the Floor’ is Fast Approaching at Gunma Pref. Temple
KIRYU, Gunma — There are various ways to appreciate autumn foliage, but a temple in Kiryu, Gunma Pre...
November 7, 2023
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Ninja-themed Tour Proves Hit Among Overseas Visitors in Japan’s Mie Prefecture
IGA, Mie — Iga City in Mie Prefecture is known for its ninja warriors who were active during the Sen...
November 6, 2023
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