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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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Water Cannons Douse Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site in Annual Fire Drill
Jets of water are sprayed over the World Heritage village of Shirakwa-go in Gifu Prefecture during a...
October 30, 2023
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Preconception Care Helps Young People Plan Future
Medical institutions and local governments are increasingly promoting preconception care to encourag...
October 23, 2023
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Train Station Soba Shops Declining Yet Remain Popular; Evolving with New Technologies and Online Sales
Soba noodle stands on railway platforms, known colloquially as “ekisoba,” allow passengers to quickl...
October 19, 2023
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Japanese Creator with ALS Performs with His Eyes and Brain Waves
Masatane Muto, also known as EYE VDJ MASA, is a creator with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who...
October 15, 2023
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Secrets of Kyoto / Digital Tools Guide Visitors to Kyoto’s Top Sites, with Fushimi Inari’s Orange Gates a Crowd Favorite
It seems foreign tourist levels in Kyoto are back to about 80% of what they were before the COVID-19...
October 10, 2023
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New York Strains as Migrants from Latin America Bus into City Seeking Better Life
Kio Lance / The Yomiuri ShimbunMigrants arrive at New York City’s Port Authority Terminal after a 29...
October 9, 2023
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People with Disabilities in Tokyo Receive Support to Live Independent Lives
Hideji Tanaka, 55, began living alone in an apartment unit in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, from February. He ...
October 2, 2023
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Fukushima Food Event Hits London for First Time on October 1, with Similar Festivities in Bangkok, Singapore; Aim Is to Dispel Harmful Rumors, Increase Sales of Famed Japan Produce
The agricultural bounty of Fukushima Prefecture has reached the taste buds of visitors at an event i...
September 29, 2023
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