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  Shizuoka: Umbrella-themed event enlivens Shizuoka Pref. sky

  FUJI, Shizuoka — Fuji Umbrella Sky, an installation event featuring colorful plastic umbrellas, kick...

  November 13, 2022

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  Shizuoka: Spiral climb through Mt. Fuji heritage center reveals ancient origins, influence on faith, art

  FUJINOMIYA, Shizuoka — The first thing you’ll see when walking up the spiral ramp at the Mt. Fuji Wo...

  September 21, 2022

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  From taproom to in-room ‘kegerator,’ unique Shizuoka hotel caters to craft beer lovers

  SHIZUOKA — With a mini-keg of an exclusive brew in each guest room and a taproom that opens early in...

  September 12, 2022

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  Shizuoka: Rice paddy art depicting work by local famous novelist revitalizes community

  IZU, Shizuoka — A rice paddy art exhibit in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is currently in its prime view...

  September 11, 2022

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  Shizuoka: Aquarium explores deep mystery of coelacanths

  NUMAZU, Shizuoka — The Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium is located at a port facing Suruga Bay, the nation’s...

  July 23, 2022

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  Shizuoka toasts 40th anniversary of friendship with Zhejiang Province

  SHIZUOKA — The friendship alliance between Shizuoka Prefecture and Zhejiang Province, China, marks i...

  July 6, 2022

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  Shizuoka: 2 Japan college students create booklet, map to promote Shizuoka Pref. hometown

  FUJI, Shizuoka — Two college students who grew up in Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, have created a bookl...

  April 12, 2022

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  Shizuoka: ‘Legendary’ baseball stadium rich in drama

  SHIZUOKA — Kusanagi Stadium in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, is sometimes referred to as a “legendary baseb...

  March 1, 2022

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  Legendary pine tree thrives in Shizuoka Pref.

  SHIZUOKA — Two clone seedlings of a Hagoromo no Matsu pine tree — on which legend has it that a heav...

  February 22, 2022

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  American woman blends into community in Shizuoka mountain village

  SHIMADA, Shizuoka — Amid the wide array of solo lifestyles that modern people can enjoy, Shelley Cla...

  January 12, 2022

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  Shizuoka: Tiny octopus charms visitors

  NUMAZU, Shizuoka — An attraction featuring a baby mendako octopus is now open to the public at Izu M...

  October 26, 2021

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