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Project reexamines society through goats’ eyes
“Never judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes” goes an old saw. But what if the f...
December 19, 2021
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Japan shrine replaces straw rope to welcome new year
A crane truck lifts a large shimenawa straw rope into place at Miyajidake shrine in Fukutsu, Fukuoka...
December 19, 2021
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Wines submerged for aging in Japan bay
MIURA, Kanagawa — Wine bottles are being submerged in Koajiro Bay in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture, in ...
December 19, 2021
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Unwanted wood from pruned fruit trees feeds demand for camping firewood
An idea came to Futoshi Nakamura in the aftermath of a devastating typhoon in October 2019 that dama...
December 19, 2021
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Aomori apple-based version of ‘Puyo Puyo’ doesn’t fall far from tree
The Aomori prefectural government unveiled a version of the “Puyo Puyo” online game featuring apples...
December 19, 2021
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Entire Route of “Reconstruction Road” Opens in Northeastern Japan
Kuji, Iwate (Jiji Press)—The entire route of an expressway running along the Sanriku Pacific coast i...
December 18, 2021
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Snowfall across Japan creates problems in some areas, picturesque scenes in others
Japan experienced severe cold weather on Saturday as a result of atmospheric pressure patterns that ...
December 18, 2021
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Traditional Japanese New Year’s decorations ready for 2022
Workers are busy preparing kadomatsu, traditional New Year’s bamboo and pine decorations, at Soshi g...
December 18, 2021
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Tokyo Station lit up to represent coming of new era
Visitors stand in the cool night air and take photos of Tokyo Station, as the famous building and th...
December 17, 2021
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Wrapped in hope
Shrine maidens decorate branches with mayudama charms for the New Year, at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami,...
December 16, 2021
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Heading for success
Shrine maidens at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Wednesday began washing hac...
December 16, 2021
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3/11 tsunami survivors become teachers to protect lives
ENDAI — Young people who survived the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake as childr...
December 16, 2021
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Tall order: Toshodaiji temple holds annual cleaning ceremony ahead of New Year
Buddhist monks dust off a statue at Toshodaiji temple in Nara on Wednesday for the annual ominugui c...
December 15, 2021
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Hole under Tokyu Toyoko Line disrupts train operations
A large hole was found Monday under the sleepers of the Tokyu Toyoko Line near Hiyoshi Station in Ko...
December 14, 2021
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Tokyo Dome stadium to undergo biggest renovations in its history
Tokyo Dome, the home stadium of the Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team, will undergo the most...
December 14, 2021
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