Yamaguchi
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: University Hospital Gives Locals Peer Behind Curtain, Showing Surgical Robot Demonstration
UBE, Yamaguchi — Yamaguchi University Hospital in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, recently held a spec...
November 29, 2025
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Travel SpotsWalls of Autumn Color Line Chomon-Kyo Gorge in Yamaguchi Pref.
Green has given way to various hues of yellow and red along Chomon-kyo gorge, a nationally design...
November 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi City Edition of Popular Japanese Travel Guide Hits Shelves
The Yamaguchi City edition of the popular guidebook series “Chikyu no Arukikata” (“Globe-Trotter ...
October 11, 2025
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MusicSmall Yamaguchi Town Celebrates World-Class Jazz Performances; Jazz Festival to Feature Bassist Parrott
ABU, Yamaguchi — A small coastal town will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of its ...
September 9, 2025
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Permanent Hall Dedicated to ‘Theater for the Masses’ Opens in Shimonoseki
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — A permanent hall dedicated to taishu engeki — literary “theater for the ...
August 23, 2025
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General NewsMan Creates Hero Character ‘Pristine Stream King Salamander’ in Yamaguchi; Popularity Quietly Growing Among Local Children
A man in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, created a hero character inspired by the Japanese giant s...
August 11, 2025
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: World’s Longest 100-Meter-Long Okonomiyaki Recognized by Guinness World Records
SANYO-ONODA, Yamaguchi — An about 100-meter-long okonomiyaki was made by a total of about 500 peo...
May 24, 2025
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Japan In FocusHirao Residents Produce Olive Oil from Locally Grown Olives; Yamaguchi Pref. Town Working to Rejuvenate Local Economy
HIRAO, Yamaguchi — A new brand of olive oil has been developed by residents of Hirao, Yamaguchi P...
February 18, 2025
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Short Film to Help Revive Tawarayama Onsen Hot Spring Resort; Production Team Plans to Bring Back Tourism
NAGATO, Yamaguchi — A short film about a young woman’s efforts to revitalize tourism in her home ...
February 1, 2025
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Shrine Hands Out Lucky Headbands to Test-Takers for Free As Entrance Exam Season Has Come
HOFU, Yamaguchi — As entrance exam season nears, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefectu...
January 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Elephant Weighing Made Easy at Zoo with New Custom-Built Scale
SHUNAN, Yamaguchi — A weight scale might not immediately come to mind as a great present, but the...
November 23, 2024
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Korean Envoy’s Edo-Era Procession Reenacted; Restored Ship Visits Japan Again
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — A replica of a ship used to carry out Korean diplomatic missions to Japa...
September 7, 2024
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: ‘Kyoto of West’ Gearing Up to Accept More Foreign Visitors; Adapting to Becoming Must-See Location
YAMAGUCHI — The municipal government of Yamaguchi is gearing up to accommodate more international...
June 8, 2024
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Travel SpotsSteam Locomotive Service Resumes In Yamaguchi Pref.; Fans Flock To Photograph Historic Engine
The SL Yamaguchi, a steam locomotive which offers sightseeing tours of Yamaguchi and Shimane Pref...
May 4, 2024
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Municipality Launches Loop-Line Taxi Service for Tourists; 10-Van Tours Historical Area
YAMAGUCHI — A sightseeing loop-line taxi began operating in Yamaguchi, which was selected among T...
April 6, 2024
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Hirao Residents Produce Olive Oil from Locally Grown Olives; Yamaguchi Pref. Town Working to Rejuvenate Local Economy
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Yamaguchi: Short Film to Help Revive Tawarayama Onsen Hot Spring Resort; Production Team Plans to Bring Back Tourism
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Evangelion’s ‘Spear of Longinus’ displayed in Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Yamaguchi: Limestone cave still holds mysteries 100 years later
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Yamaguchi: Elephant Weighing Made Easy at Zoo with New Custom-Built Scale