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Garyu Cherry Blossoms Peak in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, 10 Days Earlier Than Usual
TAKAYAMA, Gifu — The Garyu-zakura cherry tree, a national natural monument in Takayama, Gifu Pref...
April 11, 2026
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Visitors Stroll Through Curtain of Cherry Blossoms in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
FUKUSHIMA — Weeping cherry trees were in full bloom along a walking path of an abandoned railway ...
April 14, 2026
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Visitors Stroll Through Curtain of Cherry Blossoms in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
FUKUSHIMA — Weeping cherry trees were in full bloom along a walking path of an abandoned railway ...
April 14, 2026
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Japan’s Edo Period Preserved in Former Mansion of Merchant Family in Kashiwa Historic Park, Chiba Pref.
KASHIWA, Chiba — A lush, verdant pocket of land stands out in a residential area near the Tone Ri...
April 13, 2026
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Odamaki-Mushi with Udon Noodles a Fun Twist on Egg Custard
Chawan-mushi, or steamed egg custard, is one of the signature dishes of Akihiko Murata, owner of ...
April 12, 2026
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Odamaki-Mushi with Udon Noodles a Fun Twist on Egg Custard
Chawan-mushi, or steamed egg custard, is one of the signature dishes of Akihiko Murata, owner of ...
April 12, 2026
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Tacos, Endives, Scones and Bird Nests: 80 Countries Showcase Delicacies at Foodex Trade Show in Tokyo
National adjectives pair well with certain foods. Think of Belgian endives, English scones, Irish...
April 8, 2026
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Japanese Soy Sauce Maker Kikkoman’s 20-yr Initiative Fosters Child Nutritional Understanding
CHIBA — An initiative aimed at teaching elementary school students in Chiba Prefecture and other ...
March 29, 2026
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Newly Crafted Japanese Gourmet Dishes Showcase Seafood from Hyogo Prefecture’s Naruto Strait
KOBE — A recent lineup of Hyogo Prefecture local delicacies features new dishes that showcase oce...
March 29, 2026
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Doria, Japanese Western-Style Dish, Made with Fresh Seafood to Enhance Flavor
Seafood doria rice gratin is a dish chef Yoshinaga Jinbo, who specializes in Italian cuisine, rem...
March 29, 2026
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Sansa Odori Dance Event Held to Welcome People Who Moved to Northern Japan City of Morioka
MORIOKA — To entertain people who moved to Morioka for school or work, an event featuring the San...
April 15, 2026
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Children Try Horseback Riding in Yamanashi City; Amusement Park Event Celebrates Year of the Horse
KAMINOYAMA, Yamagata — A two-day event in which children got the chance to experience horseback r...
April 15, 2026
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Japan’s Edo Period Preserved in Former Mansion of Merchant Family in Kashiwa Historic Park, Chiba Pref.
KASHIWA, Chiba — A lush, verdant pocket of land stands out in a residential area near the Tone Ri...
April 13, 2026
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Osaka: Expo Gas Pavilion Exhibit Installed at Osaka City Facility
OSAKA — A portion of the content from the Japan Gas Association’s pavilion at the 2025 Osaka-Kans...
April 11, 2026
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Shimane: Orphaned Beluga Whale Successfully Raised by Human Staff at Aquarium
HAMADA, Shimane — An aquarium in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, has successfully raised a beluga wha...
April 11, 2026
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Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Across Iwate Prefecture, Bringing Smiles to Everyone’s Faces
MORIOKA — Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom across Iwate Prefecture, heralding the arrival of...
April 16, 2026
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Cherry Blossoms in Aomori Pref’s Hirosaki Park Nearing Full Bloom
HIROSAKI, Aomori — The cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, have been...
April 16, 2026
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Snow Wall Along Route Fully Opens in Japan’s Northern Alps
TATEYAMA, Toyama — A route that features a wall of snow that runs through the Northern Japanese A...
April 15, 2026
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Skunk Cabbages Flaunt White Flowers Across Hokkaido Wetland in Early Bloom
White flowers of the Asian skunk cabbage, or mizubasho, hit peak bloom in the Makunbetsu marsh in...
April 15, 2026
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Visitors Stroll Through Curtain of Cherry Blossoms in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
FUKUSHIMA — Weeping cherry trees were in full bloom along a walking path of an abandoned railway ...
April 14, 2026
Troubleshooter
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I Don’t Want to Marry or Have Children, So How Do I Repay My Parents?
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female company employee in my early 30s. I’m wondering how I can repay...
April 12, 2026
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My Father Seems to Be Getting Weaker and It Makes Me Very Sad
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a freelancer in my 60s, and my father, who is in his late 90s, had been ...
April 12, 2026
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My Beloved Parents Are Getting Divorced and I Don’t Know What to Do
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m an 18-year-old high school girl. A few months...
April 5, 2026
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My Wife and Daughter Criticize Me for Being Unreliable at Home
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a man in my 60s and I work at a factory. My daughter, who is in her 30s ...
April 5, 2026
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My Husband Doesn’t Understand How Exhausted I am Taking Care of Our Baby
I’m a woman in my early 30s who works at a company. I’m in my second year of marriage, and our ba...
March 29, 2026
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