Yamaguchi
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Sculpture Modeled After ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Weapon Appears in Ube
UBE, Yamaguchi — A massive sculpture modeled after the left hand of a humanoid weapon seen in the...
December 14, 2025
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General NewsSightings of Asian Black Bears Increasing in Shimonoseki, Stoking Fears of Spread to Kitakyushu
As damage caused by bears worsens across eastern Japan, particularly in the Tohoku region, Asian ...
December 14, 2025
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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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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