Tochigi
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General NewsEarthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5 j...
April 24, 2024
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General NewsStrong Earthquake Rocks near Tokyo; Saitama and Tochigi Prefectures Observe Lower 5 Quake on Japan’s Seismic Scale of 7 (UPDATE 1)
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 jolted the Kanto region just after 9 a.m. Thurs...
March 21, 2024
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Travel SpotsBamboo Winter Lights: Utsunomiya’s Magical Nightscape Comes to Life in a Limited-Time Event
UTSUNOMIYA — The Bamboo Winter Lights forest illumination event began at Wakayama Farm in Utsunomiya...
November 20, 2023
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Travel SpotsNikko’s Autumn Leaves Hit Colorful Peak in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture
A multi-colored patchwork of autumn leaves is pictured from a helicopter flying over Lake Chuzenji i...
October 27, 2023
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Japan In FocusEndangered Japanese Night Heron Chick Doing Well in Tochigi
NASU, Tochigi — A Japanese night heron chick hatched in July at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu, Tochigi...
August 30, 2023
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Japan In FocusPreschoolers in Tochigi Receive Buildable Wooden Clocks
YAITA, Tochigi — The Yaita city government has gifted wooden clocks to preschoolers as part of its e...
June 11, 2023
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General NewsMother’s Day Hydrangeas Ready to be Shipped in Japan
A new variety of hydrangea, which has petals that turn from white to red, is ready to be shipped fro...
May 3, 2023
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Japan In FocusTochigi: Adults, Children Enjoy a Mental Break with Old, New Toys
MIBU, Tochigi — An area of Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture, is officially called Omochanomachi (toy town) b...
March 1, 2023
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Japan In FocusTochigi Pref. steps up support for veteran Japanese-language tutors to go online
UTSUNOMIYA — To provide foreign residents with more opportunities to learn Japanese, the Tochigi pre...
January 4, 2023
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Japan In FocusDanjiri float donated to Tochigi town consecrated at local shrine
MASHIKO, Tochigi — Members of a local society consecrated a danjiri float as part of a ceremony at H...
December 11, 2022
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Japan In FocusTochigi: Former copper mine digs into fascinating history
NIKKO, Tochigi — A retro-looking trolley train takes visitors inside the Tsudoko tunnel, designated ...
November 16, 2022
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Travel SpotsTochigi: Nasu Royal Stout takes top spot at World Beer Awards
Nasu Royal Stout, produced by Nasu Kohgen Beer in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, was named the World’s Be...
September 17, 2022
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Japan In FocusCycling, nature and local sights feature in 3-year-long Tochigi Pref. adventure
UTSUNOMIYA — A two-day cycling event was held last month in Tochigi Prefecture, part of a series tha...
June 14, 2022
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Japan In FocusTochigi: Used vending machines turn into bottle collection bins
OYAMA, Tochigi — A vending machine operator in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture, has been promoting an init...
May 31, 2022
"Tochigi" Popular Articles
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Strong Earthquake Rocks near Tokyo; Saitama and Tochigi Prefectures Observe Lower 5 Quake on Japan’s Seismic Scale of 7 (UPDATE 1)
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Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
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Hiroshima Survivor, 91, Attends Ceremony For First Time, Hopes Younger Generations Will Pass On Her Story
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Japanese Priests Pound Mochi Rice Cakes in Nikko, Tochigi Pref.; 120kg of Offerings Will Be Made Ahead of New Year
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Nikko’s Autumn Leaves Hit Colorful Peak in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture