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Red moon in ‘almost total’ lunar eclipse across Japan
A partial lunar eclipse was observed across Japan on Friday evening. In what was called an “almost t...
November 20, 2021
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Plant enthusiast teaches self-healing through botany in Tokyo
A therapeutic class centered on flora is becoming popular in Tokyo, where people rarely experience t...
November 19, 2021
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Kite artisan in Japan hopes tigers bring strength to new year
KITAKYUSHU — Artisans at a workshop are busy making kites depicting tigers in Tobata Ward, Kitakyush...
November 19, 2021
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Beaujolais Nouveau events return to Japan after pandemic hiatus
Beaujolais Nouveau, red wine made from this year’s just harvested vintage in the Beaujolais area of ...
November 18, 2021
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Historic Kyoto temple warmly illuminated amid a sea of red leaves
KYOTO — Autumn foliage and the famous wooden stage at Kiyomizudera temple are warmly illuminated aga...
November 18, 2021
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Hiroshima: Castle to get armor back for 400th anniversary
FUKUYAMA, Hiroshima — Large-scale renovations are underway at Fukuyama Castle in Hiroshima Prefectur...
November 18, 2021
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Shiga: Pianos draw people together to temple
KUSATSU, Shiga — A temple has placed pianos on its grounds to create a recreation space for locals. ...
November 18, 2021
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Swans winter in rice paddies near Tokyo
Swans that migrated south are wintering in rice paddies in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture. Residents began ...
November 17, 2021
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More people interested in reducing kitchen waste
.Increasing awareness of the need to reduce kitchen waste is fertilizing new efforts and novel metho...
November 17, 2021
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Consumption by diners, travelers picks up as restrictions ease in Japan
Dining out and travel-related consumption have picked up rapidly bringing some relief to industries ...
November 17, 2021
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Kanagawa: Fall in love again with Romancecar trains
EBINA, Kanagawa — I used to love the observation seats situated at the front of the Odakyu Electric ...
November 16, 2021
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Kanagawa: Town hopes to put its historical beach on map
MANAZURU, Kanagawa — Driving out of a tunnel near a toll gate for the Manazuru Blue Line, the 595-me...
November 16, 2021
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Chiba: School brings Kyoto experience to students in lieu of cancelled trip
MATSUDO, Chiba — After their school trip to Kyoto was canceled due to the novel coronavirus, Matsudo...
November 16, 2021
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Nurseries gear up for peak princettia season
Staff check potted princettias at a nursery in Kokubunji, Tokyo, on Tuesday as the industry gears up...
November 16, 2021
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Remains of empresses’ dwelling in Heian period confirmed for 1st time
KYOTO — The remains of structures found on the site of the former imperial palace in Kyoto have been...
November 16, 2021
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