Shizuoka
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General NewsMt. Fuji Trails on Shizuoka Side Open for Climbing Season; Prefecture Begins Charging ¥4,000 Entry Fee
SHIZUOKA — Mt. Fuji trails opened for the summer climbing season on the Shizuoka Prefecture side ...
July 10, 2025
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Crime & Courts2 Women Killed in Stabbing at Hamamatsu Bar; Suspect in Custody
HAMAMATSU — Two women have died after being stabbed by a man at a bar in Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu, ea...
July 6, 2025
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ArtPrincess Akiko Calls for Elevating Traditional Japanese Culture; World Forum on Japanese Culture Kicks Off
ATAMI, Shizuoka — Princess Akiko of Mikasa stressed the importance of cultivating fertile soil fo...
June 9, 2025
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Japan In FocusKinnikuman Museum in Japan Marks 1st Anniversary; Story Writer of Kinnikuman Mangaka Duo Speaks at Celebratory Event
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — The Kinnikuman Museum in Numazu — now a hot spot for fans of the popular manga...
May 22, 2025
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Travel SpotsShizuoka Pref. Begins Collecting ¥4,000 Mt. Fuji Entry Fees; Money Helps to Conserve Mountain Environment
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday started accepting ¥4,000 entry fee registrations for Mt....
May 9, 2025
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Japan In FocusGeigi Tradition Regains Glamor in Shizuoka Pref. Spa Town; Support Organization Helps Performers Recover from Pandemic Crisis
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — As I walked down a narrow path on the edge of an onsen spa town in Izunokun...
April 21, 2025
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Japan In FocusIto Marine Town Celebrates 50 Million Visitors; ‘Gateway to Izu’ Commemorates Milestone With Traditional Dance Performance, Free Sweets
ITO, Shizuoka — A ceremony was held on March 29 at the Ito Marine Town roadside rest area in Ito,...
April 17, 2025
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Travel SpotsBaby Capybaras ‘High’ and ‘Ball’ Popular at Shizuoka Zoo; Two More Cute Companions Not Yet Named
HIGASHI-IZU, Shizuoka — Four baby capybaras born at Izu Animal Kingdom, a zoo in Higashi-Izu, Shi...
April 13, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms in Bloom amid Warm Weather in Shizuoka; March’s Highest Temperatures Recorded
Someiyoshino cherry trees, the most common variety, officially blossomed in Shizuoka, according t...
March 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusEarly-Blossoming Cherry Blossoms Delight Visitors in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref. Town; Kawazuzakura Matsuri Extended until Sunday
Kawazuzakura, an early-blossoming cherry blossom variety, are in full bloom in their namesake tow...
March 7, 2025
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Japan In FocusTengu Parade Revived in Shizuoka Town; Local Event Makes Impactful Comeback
FUJIEDA, Shizuoka — A famous tengu parade was staged for the first time in more than a decade in ...
March 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusPlastic Model Kit of Tuna Unveiled as Monument at Shizuoka Food Company
SHIZUOKA - A monument of a plastic model kit of a tuna has been unveiled at Shimizu reito Co., a ...
February 7, 2025
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Japan In FocusMichopa, Popular Model, Showcases Sports Team Goods at Fashion Show in Shizuoka; Ex-Soccer Player Carries Rugby Merchandise
SHIZUOKA — Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC), one of the largest fashion shows in Japan, was held at T...
January 29, 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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Man Dies on Mt. Fuji’s Shizuoka-Side Trail; 4th Death Since Start of Climbing Season
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Mount Fuji Prefectures Differ in Approach to Overtourism; Attention Focused on Effectiveness of Entry Toll
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Cosplayers Enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding for Free at Ski Resort’s Opening Day on Mt. Fuji; Earliest Opening for Ski Resort This Season in Japan