Shizuoka
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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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Japan In FocusRare Amano Persimmons Now at Peak in Shizuoka Pref.; Fruit Has Been Cultivated in District for 100 Years
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — The harvest of Amanogaki persimmons, called “rare persimmons” as they seldo...
December 13, 2024
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General NewsMt. Fuji Climbers to be Charged Fee even from Shizuoka Pref.; Between ¥3,000 – ¥5,000 from Next Summer
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Prefecture plans to charge a toll of between ¥3,000 and ¥5,000 per person to ...
November 19, 2024
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Travel SpotsCosplayers Enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding for Free at Ski Resort’s Opening Day on Mt. Fuji; Earliest Opening for Ski Resort This Season in Japan
SUSONO, Shizuoka — Skiers and snowboarders in costumes glided down snow-covered slopes at a ski r...
October 26, 2024
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Travel SpotsKogei Dining Brings Japan’s Traditional Dance by Bando Tamasaburo to MOA in Atami; Living National Treasures Display their Art
Kogei Dining, an event in which the audience can enjoy meals with dinnerware made by traditional ...
October 11, 2024
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Travel SpotsNewborn Capybaras Become Instant Stars at Japan’s Izu Animal Kingdom; Shizuoka Pref. Zoo Also Recently Welcomed Baby Meerkat
Two baby capybaras born at Izu Animal Kingdom, a zoo in Higashi Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, are gai...
September 11, 2024
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General NewsShizuoka Pref. Plans to Start Charging Entry Fees for Mt. Fuji Climbers Next Summer; Aims to Control No. of Climbers
SHIZUOKA — The Shizuoka prefectural government plans to start charging entry fees for Mt. Fuji cl...
August 28, 2024
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General NewsMan Dies on Mt. Fuji’s Shizuoka-Side Trail; 4th Death Since Start of Climbing Season
SHIZUOKA — A man was found on Mt. Fuji along a trail near the mountain’s eighth station and later...
July 15, 2024
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General News3 Climbers Die On Mt. Fuji Within 2 Days Of Opening; Japan Police, Guides Urge Climbers To Prepare Well, Make Wise Decisions
SHIZUOKA — A series of fatal accidents have occurred along climbing routes on the Shizuoka Prefec...
July 12, 2024
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General NewsThree people found dead in Mt. Fuji; Another Climber Hospitalized in Separate Incident
Three people who were found collapsed near a crater of Mt. Fuji have been pronounced dead, the Sh...
June 26, 2024
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General NewsMt. Fuji Photo Spot Gets New Parking Area as Another Japanese City Takes Measures Against Overtourism
FUJI, Shizuoka ― Another municipality overlooking Mt. Fuji has taken a measure against disruptive...
June 4, 2024
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General NewsShizuoka to Launch Registration System for Mount Fuji Climbers in June
Shizuoka, May 29 (Jiji Press) — The prefectural government of Shizuoka, central Japan, said Wedne...
May 30, 2024
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Japan In FocusTourists Drag in Morning Catch at Seining Event in Shizuoka Pref.; City Holds Event Since 2005
ITO, Shizuoka — About 450 participants gathered at 6:30 a.m. for a seining event at Ito Orange Be...
May 22, 2024
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General NewsMount Fuji Prefectures Differ in Approach to Overtourism; Attention Focused on Effectiveness of Entry Toll
KOFU / SHIZUOKA ― Overtourism has become a serious issue on Mt. Fuji, but the two prefectures tha...
May 20, 2024
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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