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Low Tide Connects Enoshima Island Directly to Honshu; Tourists Enjoy Natural Phenomenon
FUJISAWA, Kanagawa — Thanks to a natural phenomenon that occurs at low tide, Enoshima Island in F...
May 12, 2024
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Shiga: Temple Priest Finds Gritty Bamboo Shoot Growing Under, Lifting Heavy Wooden Beam
KUSATSU, Shiga — The vice priest of Saiho Temple in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, found a bamboo sho...
May 11, 2024
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Illumination Event to Open at Classic Garden in Tokyo
The Kyu Shibarikyu Gardens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward are lit up during a press preview on Tuesday fo...
May 15, 2024
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Over 100 Years of Kobe’s Famous Butaman Pork Buns; Looking to Future Evolution while Preserving Heritage
KOBE — Butaman steamed pork buns are a specialty of Kobe, where there are many long-established s...
May 13, 2024
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Tokyo Record Shop Offers Precious J-pop Memories of Bygone Era; No Age Restrictions When It Comes to Being
Showa-era idols, American cars and other striking images catch the eye at Diskunion Shinjuku Show...
May 13, 2024
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Over 100 Years of Kobe’s Famous Butaman Pork Buns; Looking to Future Evolution while Preserving Heritage
KOBE — Butaman steamed pork buns are a specialty of Kobe, where there are many long-established s...
May 13, 2024
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Grilled Red Sea Bream with Crunchy Shredded Potatoes; Delightful Textures, Aromas for Festive Occasions
French cuisine chef Shinsuke Ishii shares his recipe for grilled red sea bream wrapped in crunchy...
May 12, 2024
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High School Students, Soy Sauce Maker Develop New Savory Sauce in Gunma; Only 3,000 Packets Available To Buy
TATEBAYASHI, Gunma — Shoda Shoyu Co. and students of Tatebayashi Commerce and Industry High Schoo...
May 12, 2024
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‘Nabeyaki Ramen’ Shop Owner Spent 10 Years Recreating Taste from Memory; Helped Bring Back Nostalgic Showa Era Dish
SUSAKI, Kochi — For almost 30 years, “Mayumi no Mise” has been serving up a nostalgic local speci...
May 5, 2024
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Multifaceted Spring Treat, White Asparagus Gratin; Simple Ingredients for Great Taste
White asparagus is at its best in spring and makes for a delicious gratin dish. The recipe introd...
May 5, 2024
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Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train Season Begins in Hokkaido; Scenic Delights Await Passengers on 35th Anniversary Journey
KUSHIRO, Hokkaido — The Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train, a tourist train on the JR Senmo Line tha...
May 15, 2024
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Shaved Ice Served with Local Ingredients in Aichi Pref.
OKAZAKI, Aichi — Shaved ice made with spring water and locally harvested ingredients is being sol...
May 15, 2024
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Tokyo Record Shop Offers Precious J-pop Memories of Bygone Era; No Age Restrictions When It Comes to Being
Showa-era idols, American cars and other striking images catch the eye at Diskunion Shinjuku Show...
May 13, 2024
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Shiga: Temple Priest Finds Gritty Bamboo Shoot Growing Under, Lifting Heavy Wooden Beam
KUSATSU, Shiga — The vice priest of Saiho Temple in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, found a bamboo sho...
May 11, 2024
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Nagasaki: Tsushima Leopard Cat Placed Under Protection Returns to Wild After Recovery from Injury
TSUSHIMA, Nagasaki — A Tsushima leopard cat has been returned to his natural habitat in Tsushima,...
May 11, 2024
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Kyoto’s Aoi Festival Showcases Ancient Japanese Attire; Estimated 35,000 People Watch Procession from Roadside
KYOTO — The Aoi Festival, one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, was held on Thursday, featur...
May 16, 2024
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On Northeastern Japan’s Mt. Hachimantai, A Pond Becomes A “Dragon Eye”; Tourists Come To See Mysterious Phenomenon Caused By Snow Melt
Visitors admire the natural phenomenon known as the “Hachimantai Dragon Eye” at Kagaminuma pond, ...
May 16, 2024
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Tours Offering Stunning Views of Rice Paddies Reflecting Morning Sun Set to Start in Yamagata Pref.
NAGAI, Yamagata — Seasonal tours that give participants a spectacular view of picturesque rice pa...
May 16, 2024
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Mt. Fuji’s Peak Glows Orange in ‘Diamond Fuji’ Phenomenon; Sight Can be Viewed from South, West Chiba Pref. Until Early June
The summit of Mt. Fuji glows orange on Tuesday evening. The view is from Nagisa no Eki Tateyama i...
May 16, 2024
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Illumination Event to Open at Classic Garden in Tokyo
The Kyu Shibarikyu Gardens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward are lit up during a press preview on Tuesday fo...
May 15, 2024
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My Husband Blindly Accepts What He Sees on YouTube
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a self-employed woman in my 50s. I’m concerned because my husband, who is...
May 12, 2024
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I Was Warned Over Shoulder Tap and Quit Working as Volunteer; Museum’s Strict No-Physical-Contact Policy Hard to Accept
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a man in my late 70s, and until a few months ago, I was volunteering as a ...
May 12, 2024
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It’s Tough Being a Burden in the Workplace
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female civil servant in my mid-40s. I’m worried because although I don’t...
May 5, 2024
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I Can’t Tell My Children About Their Parents Marrying After an Affair
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female company employee in my 50s and I have two children who go to hig...
May 5, 2024
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Receptionists Becoming Punching Bag for Hospital Patients; Behavior Progressively Getting Worse
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a part-time female worker in my 40s. I’m working as a receptionist at a me...
April 28, 2024
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