Snow stored in icehouse unveiled in reenactment of ancient practice
Snow kept in an icehouse since the winter was taken out of storage in central Japan.The annual event took place at the Y...
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More Foreign languages to Driver's license exams in Tokyo
Looking for ways to drive in Japan? Tokyo added 6 new languages to class 1 and class 2 written license exams on specifie...
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Bear surprises passengers on train
Train announcement /The windows on this train can open. Please do not open them. It is very dangerous. Please keep the w...
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For Tohoku: Walking event for Michinoku Coastal Trail
A walking event to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Michinoku Coastal Trail opening took place in Miyagi Prefect...
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa fully reopens
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in Ishikawa Prefecture fully reopened on June 22 after it suspend...
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Shrine priest questions premium seating at Kyoto's Gion Festival
S/ Nomura Akiyoshi, Chief priest, Yasaka Shrine / The issue has arisen amid gaps between administrators and the shrine. ...
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Two Siberian tiger cubs born on May 19 at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture on display to the public
Two Siberian tigers were born at Adventure World in Hamamatsu, Wakayama Prefecture western Japan on May 19. The two cubs...
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Himeji Castle plans to increase entrance fee for foreigners
The city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan announced on June 16 that Himeji Castle plans to increase entrance...
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Former ozeki Konishiki promotes sumo in NYC
S/ Konishiki / Welcome New York! Again, my name is Konishiki.Former ozeki Konishiki hosted an event promoting sumo and s...
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Doctor Yellow to retire due to aging
Doctor Yellow, a dedicated inspection train on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, will be retired due to aging. Cen...
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