AMUSEMENT SPOT
RAMEN OF JAPAN
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Kiichi / Local water streams produce gooey, tasty ramen
The tap water in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, is excellent quality, sourced from the Tsugamine water streams in the mountain range of Mt. Iide…
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Josui Honten / Simple, elegant presentation belies rich, multi-layered flavors
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Ajiichi Hojo / Modern flavors in a history-steeped building
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Salmon Noodle 3.0 / Innovative eatery redefining the ramen ‘norm’
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Uguisuya / Delicious clear seafood-based broth with a unique touch
MANGA & ANIME
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‘One Piece’ statues serve as symbol of Kumamoto Pref. quake recovery
KUMAMOTO — Fans of the manga series “One Piece” are flocking to Kumamoto Prefecture to see statues of characters from the popular franchise. Ten statues depicting…
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Life-size Gundam in Yokohama reboots
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Female-police-officer-turned-mangaka successfully delivers inside story
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Popular Japanese manga series ‘Golden Kamuy’ shines at special exhibition
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Manga ‘Berserk’ to resume magazine serialization despite creator’s death
MUSIC
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Stroke survivor holds festival to bring hope
Junya Kobayashi, 39, suffered a stroke during his 20s and subsequently became a physiotherapist. He now organizes an annual event for people who have…
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Morimoto strives to be an all-around pianist
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Hisako Kawamura conveys the complex moods of Schubert’s last piano sonatas
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Step on the stairs, play the ‘piano’
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Tatsuro Yamashita’s new album reveals timeless touch
TRAVEL SPOTS
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Fukui: Visitors pursue paleontology dreams
ONO, Fukui — Children energetically clink their hammers against rocks at a mountain facility in Ono, Fukui Prefecture, where visitors can experience being…
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Kyoto Gozan Okuribi fire event held in original form for 1st time in 3 years
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Kagoshima: Fans flock to JR’s southmost station
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1,400 wind chimes sing wishes in Tokushima temple precinct
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Kyushu : Enjoy intricate works of art on display during Kagoshima beach festival
FASHION
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What are the biggest changes in fashion since 2014?
In the twinkle of an eye, Style Files has become 100 installments old. I started the column way back in March 2014, eight years and five months ago. What has happened …
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Coco Chanel combines elegance with functionality
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Minami Tanaka’s rise to stardom through photos, movie and fashion
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Brand creates everyday goods to bring smiles daily
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Dazzling costumes displayed in Kobe