Shizuoka
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CompaniesHamaoka Nuclear Plant Restart Likely Delayed by Improper Earthquake Data
The Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, is highly likely to face a majo...
January 6, 2026
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Crime & Courts3 Teenagers Arrested in Japan Robbery Case; Suspects Thought to Be Involved in Fluid Social Media Crime Groups
Three 17-year-old boys were arrested on Sunday in connection with a robbery that occurred in Shiz...
January 5, 2026
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General NewsBear Likely Hit, Killed By Train on Japan’s JR Tokaido Line in Shizuoka Pref.; Animal Had Likely Been Spotted Around Christmas
SHIZUOKA — The body of a bear was found in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, the city government ann...
December 30, 2025
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Travel SpotsCrocodiles, Alligators in Japan Garden Get Scrubbed Clean; Year-end Cleanup Comes to Japan’s Reptiles
SHIZUOKA – Crocodiles and alligators were recently scrubbed with deck brushes by keepers at Ataga...
December 30, 2025
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General NewsMt. Fuji Climber Dies After Slipping, Falling; Police Responded to Call Stating ‘I Can’t Move’
SHIZUOKA — A 44-year-old mountain climber died after slipping and falling while descending from M...
December 30, 2025
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Crime & CourtsUPDATE 1: Man Arrested After Mass Stabbing at Factory in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.; 15 Injured at Yokohama Rubber Co. Plant
SHIZUOKA — A man entered a factory in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture and stabbed several people wit...
December 27, 2025
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Crime & CourtsElderly Couple Tied Up, Robbed of ¥10 Mil. Yen at Home in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.
SHIZUOKA – An elderly couple were attacked at their residence in Nagaizumi, Shizuoka Prefecture, ...
December 22, 2025
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Japan In FocusIkumi Tea Drama Draws Sellout Crowd, Honors Global Legacy in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture
SHIMADA, Shizuoka — About 80 people packed into the former Ikumi Elementary School in Shimada, Sh...
December 20, 2025
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Travel SpotsColorful New Year Lucky Charm Production Reaches Peak in Shizuoka Pref. as Year-End Approaches
ATAMI, Shizuoka – Production of mayudama cocoon balls is reaching its peak at Kikinomiya Shrine i...
December 20, 2025
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General NewsOusted Ito Mayor Takubo’s Re-Election Bid Ends in Failure
ITO, Shizuoka (Jiji Press) — Sunday’s mayoral election in the city of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, h...
December 15, 2025
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General NewsFormer Ito Mayor Takubo Aims for Re-Election After Losing Office in Shizuoka Pref.
SHIZUOKA - Former mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, Maki Takubo has decided to run in the city's...
November 14, 2025
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Japan In FocusShizuoka Isetan Opens Rooftop 3-on-3 Basketball Courts in Shizuoka Pref.; Courts Bring New York Street Culture to Japan
SHIZUOKA — Department store Shizuoka Isetan opened two three-on-three basketball courts on its ro...
October 30, 2025
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General NewsIto Mayor Likely to Lose Job as Opponents Dominate City Assembly
ITO, Shizuoka (Jiji Press) — Candidates opposing Ito Mayor Maki Takubo dominated the 20-seat asse...
October 20, 2025
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MuseumsKogei Dining Event at MOA in Shizuoka Pref. Features Meal on Fine Dinnerware, Japanese Traditional Dance Performance
Kogei Dining, an event in which guests can enjoy a meal with dinnerware made by traditional craft...
October 19, 2025
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3 Climbers Die On Mt. Fuji Within 2 Days Of Opening; Japan Police, Guides Urge Climbers To Prepare Well, Make Wise Decisions
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Mt. Fuji Photo Spot Gets New Parking Area as Another Japanese City Takes Measures Against Overtourism
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2 Women Killed in Stabbing at Hamamatsu Bar; Suspect in Custody
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Princess Akiko Calls for Elevating Traditional Japanese Culture; World Forum on Japanese Culture Kicks Off
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Mount Fuji Prefectures Differ in Approach to Overtourism; Attention Focused on Effectiveness of Entry Toll