Shizuoka
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Travel Spots‘Phantom Waterfalls’ Made from Melting Snow Appear at Area of Mt. Fuji; Water Formations Likely to Last Until End of May
OYAMA, Shizuoka — Waterfalls that are formed by flowing water from melting snow have returned thi...
May 19, 2024
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Japan In FocusSakura Shrimp Fair Held in Shizuoka Mall; Suruga Bay Specialty Offered in Various Food Items
SHIZUOKA — Sakura shrimp, or sakuraebi is a specialty of Suruga Bay. The tiny, bright-pink shrimp...
May 1, 2024
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Travel SpotsDiamond Fuji Observed in Shizuoka Pref., Attracting Photographers
A phenomenon known as Diamond Fuji was observed on Saturday at the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujino...
April 21, 2024
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Japan In FocusEvent Shows How to Put on 12-Layered Kimono; Noble Lady Clothes from Classical Japan
HAMAMATSU — An event demonstrating how to put on juni-hitoe — a style of kimono noble women wore ...
March 25, 2024
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General NewsShizuoka Prefecture to Ask Unprepared Mt. Fuji Climbers to Refrain from Mountaineering; Yamanashi Prefecture to Begin Taking a Toll on Mountain Trail
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu plans to introduce a system this summer in which people wil...
February 19, 2024
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Travel SpotsKawazu-zakura Cherry Blossom Trees Adorn Riverbanks in Shizuoka Town; Blossoms Bloomed 5 Days Earlier than Last Year in Japan
About 850 Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom trees are already in bloom along the Kawazu River in Kawazu, ...
February 14, 2024
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Travel SpotsBerry Picking and Japanese Sweets of Fresh, Juicy Local Strawberries Offered in Izunokuni, Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — Strawberry picking season has begun in Izunokuni, one of the biggest productio...
February 8, 2024
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Japan In FocusLarge Oysters Attract Diners to Winter-Only Restaurant near Lake Hamana
KOSAI, Shizuoka — A restaurant serving oysters and other winter delicacies from Lake Hamana opened o...
January 24, 2024
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General NewsMt. Fuji Photographer, Known for Shooting Peak under Strange Clouds, Brings Grief with Early Death
SHIZUOKA — A photographer known on social media for his spectacular photos of Mt. Fuji is sorely mis...
December 6, 2023
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Japan In FocusScenes of a Nara Period-Style Pilgrimage to Temple Reenacted in Iwata, Shizuoka Pref.
IWATA, Shizuoka — An event reenacting a Nara period (710-784) pilgrimage in Totoumi Province, today’...
November 30, 2023
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Travel SpotsGodzilla Footprint Appears in Service Area of Japan Expressway
Godzilla has returned to the silver screen, and there is a clue that he might have stopped for gas...
November 11, 2023
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Travel SpotsBando Tamasaburo’s Performance, Crafts, Tea Ceremony Set for November; Special Cuisine to be Served at MOA Museum of Art
A special event featuring a tea ceremony using tea bowls created by celebrated craftspeople will tak...
October 9, 2023
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Travel SpotsShizuoka: Event Held to Mark New Park under Construction in Shizuoka Prefecture
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — Last month, more than 600 residents and others gathered at Kanogawa Kamishima ...
September 6, 2023
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Japan In Focus2 White Crocodiles Moved to Shizuoka Pref. Botanical Garden
HIGASHI-IZU, Shizuoka — Two white saltwater crocodiles have been moved to the Atagawa Tropical and A...
August 9, 2023
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Japan In FocusJoint WWII Memorial Service Held for Shizuoka Air Raid
SHIZUOKA — A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service was held on June 24 at the summit of Mt. Shizuhata in...
July 12, 2023
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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