Ehime
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Climate ChangeMass Oyster Die-Offs Confirmed in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea; High Water Temperature Cited as Primary Cause
Mass die-offs of farmed oysters have been confirmed in the Seto Inland Sea, causing oyster suppli...
November 23, 2025
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Japan In FocusEhime: WWII Fighter Plane Prepared for Transfer to New Facility, Shiden Kai Reinforced to Help Withstand Movement
AINAN, Ehime — A World War II-era Shiden Kai fighter plane which once belonged to the Imperial Ja...
November 15, 2025
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General NewsWorkshop Held on Coexistence with Endangered Asian Black Bears in Shikoku Region; Animals Remain on Brink of Local Extinction Due to Hunting, Habitat Loss
KUMAKOGEN, Ehime — A workshop was held in Kumakogen, Ehime Prefecture, on Saturday at which parti...
November 11, 2025
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Travel SpotsNew Seto Inland Sea Ferry May Help Cyclists Hop Between Islands
ONOMICHI, Hiroshima — More than two decades after its closure, a ferry service linking the island...
October 18, 2025
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Japan In FocusEhime: Mt. Ishizuchi Rewards Climbers with Spectacular View, Writer Experiences Pull of Mountain Firsthand
SAIJO, Ehime — Straddling Saijo and Kumakogen in Ehime Prefecture, Mt. Ishizuchi is the highest m...
August 23, 2025
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Japan In FocusEhime: Silkworm Cocoons Ready to Be Shipped in Ehime Prefecture; Local Traditional Sericulture Was Once a Major Industry
SEIYO, Ehime — Silk farmers are busy collecting and shipping silkworm cocoons in Seiyo, Ehime Pre...
July 19, 2025
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General NewsEhime Castle Town Turns Traditional Japanese Houses into Hotels to Preserve Townscape, Attract Tourism
OZU, Ehime — The city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town f...
April 13, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Officially Blooming in Matsuyama; Flowers Spotted in Dogo Park
Cherry trees started flowering in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on Tuesday, according to the Matsu...
March 26, 2025
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Japan In FocusEhime: Russo-Japanese War Drama Boosts Matsuyama Tourism; Birthplace of Akiyama Brothers, Noted Militaries Leaders
MATSUYAMA — An increasing number of people are traveling to Matsuyama to experience the setting o...
February 22, 2025
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Japan In FocusEhime: 100 People Join Kakizome Calligraphy Event; Many Messages on 40-Meter Single Piece of Paper
MATSUYAMA — A kakizome calligraphy event was held on Jan. 5 at a shopping mall in Matsuyama, and ...
January 25, 2025
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Japan In FocusEhime: Setting Sun Hits ‘Strike Zone’; Rare Phenomenon Seen on Setouchi-Shiamanami Kaido
IMABARI, Ehime — A sunset was observed through the frames of six towers on the Kurushima Kaikyo B...
December 9, 2024
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Japan In FocusEhime: Locals Bid Farewell to Iconic Triangular Roof; Old Building of JR Matsuyama Station to Be Demolished
The Yomiuri ShimbunThe old building of JR Matsuyama Station The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST,&ensp...
November 17, 2024
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Travel SpotsEhime: Murals of Popular Manga Turn Depopulated Island into New Tourist Destination
KAMIJIMA, Ehime — Murals of popular manga on vacant houses and public facilities have turned a re...
October 26, 2024
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Japan In FocusEhime: Move Forward by Rocking Tub Instead of Rowing: 200 Participants Compete in Unique ‘Hangiri’ Race
MASAKI, Ehime — A unique water race was held earlier this month in Masaki, Ehime Prefecture, wher...
August 31, 2024
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Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Ehime, Hiroshima Prefectures; No Tsunami Expected
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Mass Oyster Die-Offs Confirmed in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea; High Water Temperature Cited as Primary Cause
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Powerful Earthquake Hits Ehime, Kochi Prefectures; No Risk of Tsunami (Update 1)
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Ehime: Murals of Popular Manga Turn Depopulated Island into New Tourist Destination