Akita
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General NewsBear Spotted on Grounds of High School in Akita Prefecture; Driven Away with Firecrackers After 7-Hour Standoff
NOSHIRO, Akita - At around 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, a woman in her 70s saw a bear (about 50 centimete...
November 10, 2023
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General NewsBear Appears on School Grounds in Northern Japan, Returns to Mountains after Police, Hunters Use Firecrackers
AKITA - A bear about 50 centimeters long was spotted on the grounds of Noshiro High School's Futatsu...
November 10, 2023
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General NewsBear Attacks Man in Rural Area of Akita Prefecture; Man Suffers Hand Injuries
A cattle breeder was attacked by a bear in Daisen, Akita Prefecture, on Wednesday morning. ...
November 9, 2023
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General NewsBear Culling Triggers Wave of Abusive Calls to Akita Pref.
AKITA — The Akita prefectural government was plagued by a flood of angry calls from people spouting...
October 29, 2023
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Japan In FocusJomon Sweets Train, Udon Expo Held in Akita Prefecture; Visitors Spoiled for Choice on Perfect Autumn Day
AKITA — The last Saturday of September was a perfect autumn day for an outing, and there were variou...
October 18, 2023
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General News5 Injured in Bear Attack in Residential Area in Northern Japan
Four men and a woman, ranging in age from their 60s to 80s, were taken to a hospital after being att...
October 9, 2023
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General NewsJapan Fireworks Competition Sends Up Ukraine Sunflowers in Prayer For Peace
AKITA — About 18,000 fireworks — including some modeled on the national flower of Ukraine — illumina...
August 27, 2023
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Japan In Focus4,000 ‘Evangelion’ Items Showcased at Manga Museum in Akita Pref.
YOKOTE, Akita — The Evangelion Crossing Expo, featuring various items related to the popular “Neon G...
July 26, 2023
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Travel SpotsJunsai Harvest Peaks in Japan’s Akita Pref.
A worker picks junsai water vegetables on a pond at Abe Noen farm in Mitane, Akita Prefecture. ...
June 7, 2023
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DeliciousCherry Blossom-Hued Wine Heralds Spring
Kosaka Seven Falls Winery has rolled out its locally made red wine that has the color of cherry blos...
March 21, 2023
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Japan In FocusAkita dance competition celebrates launch of new Sakihokore rice variety
DAISEN, Akita — A dance competition to celebrate the full launch of a new variety of rice took place...
December 11, 2022
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Japan In FocusAkita: College students propose businesses that utilize offshore wind power
AKITA — University and graduate school students proposed ideas for businesses that utilize offshore ...
October 10, 2022
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Travel SpotsAkita fireworks festival held for 1st time in 3 years
DAISEN, Akita — About 18,000 fireworks illuminated the night sky as a prominent festival was held in...
August 28, 2022
Top Articles in Akita
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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