Akita
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Japan In FocusBear Zoo in Akita Pref. Opens for 2025; Children Excitedly Feed Bears Apple
KITA-AKITA, Akita — Kumakumaen, a bear zoo in Kita-Akita, Akita Prefecture, held a ceremony marki...
May 15, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Famous Spots in Japan’s Akita Prefecture; Hinokinai River Embankment Draw Crowds
AKITA — Weeping cherry trees along a street lined with samurai residences and Someiyoshino trees ...
April 25, 2025
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Japan In FocusAkita Sake Brewery Welcomes Sake Enthusiasts into Cellar as Part of Katagami City Event
KATAGAMI, Akita — Sake enthusiasts flocked to Kodama Brewing Co., a Japanese sake brewery in Kata...
April 17, 2025
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Start to Blooming in Akita, Japan
Someiyoshino cherry trees started blooming in Akita, the Akita Meteorological Office announced Tu...
April 16, 2025
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Japan In FocusCharms of Japan’s Mt. Chokai, Surrounding Areas Shared by Foreign Coordinator of Promotion Council; Organization Aims for Geopark to be Recognized by UNESCO
NIKAHO, Akita — The natural attractions of Mt. Chokai and the surrounding area are being shared i...
March 24, 2025
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Travel SpotsKamakura Snow Huts Light up at Traditional Akita Prefecture Event; Tourists Gather at Yokote Castle for Beautiful Sights
People sit inside kamakura snow huts during a traditional event in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, whic...
February 16, 2025
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Travel SpotsEvent Lets Guests Warm Up in Kamakura Snow Huts in Akita’s Yokote
YOKOTE, Akita — An event offering an experience of kamakura snow huts began on Friday in Yokote, ...
January 28, 2025
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Japan In FocusJR Tourist Train Makes 1st Visits to Local Stations in Akita, Iwate; Performances Welcome Tourist Train to Stations
AKITA — Hinabi Hachimantai, a tourist train operated by East Japan Railway Co. (JR East), ran on ...
December 18, 2024
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General NewsBear Killed While Crossing Highway in Northern Japan; 2 Vehicles Damaged in Early Morning Accident
A bear was struck by a car while crossing a highway in Daisen, Akita Prefecture, at about 5:30 a....
December 11, 2024
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General NewsBear Captured After Spending 2 Days in Northern Japan Supermarket; Male Employee Victim Sustained Minor Injuries
AKITA — A bear was captured in a box trap on Monday morning after attacking an employee at a supe...
December 2, 2024
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General NewsBear Attacks Employee at Supermarket in Northern Japan City Akita
A supermarket employee in Akita City was attacked by a bear in the store at around 6:20 a.m. on S...
November 30, 2024
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TechnologyExperimental Measures Against Bears Using Drones, AI; System Distinguishes Bear from Costume, Mistakes Bear Face for Cat
AKITA — A demonstration experiment was conducted in Akita Prefecture to test a system using artif...
November 21, 2024
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General NewsJapan Police Conduct Drill Against Bear Attacks Using Shields, Helmets in Akita
AKITA – Due to a series of bear attacks on people in Akita Prefecture, the prefectural police, wh...
August 21, 2024
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210-Year-Old Iconic Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Bloom in Japan’s Akita
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Experimental Measures Against Bears Using Drones, AI; System Distinguishes Bear from Costume, Mistakes Bear Face for Cat
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Upper House Election: Women Still Disproportionate in Diet 80 Years After Suffrage Win; Walls Remain High for Women to Participate in Politics
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Fruiting of Beechnuts Expected to be Extremely Poor in Akita Pref.; One of Main Food Sources for Bears
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Towering Lantern Displays Held High as Akita Kanto Festival Kicks Off; Participants Pray for Bountiful Harvest