Shizuoka
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Japan’s Shizuoka
SHIZUOKA — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have begun blooming in the City of Shizuoka, four days ea...
March 21, 2026
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Japan In FocusNumazu Imperial Villa in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture Reflects Life of Emperor Showa
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — Sunlight and the sea breeze enhance the atmosphere of a pine grove surrounding...
March 16, 2026
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Japan In FocusShizuoka City Offers Traditional Anko, Western Sweets at Festival
SHIZUOKA — Visitors flocked to the first Shizuoka Anko Festival in Shizuoka City’s Shimizu Ward. ...
March 11, 2026
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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoJapan Traditional Puppet Performance Held at Onsen Resort in Shizuoka Pref.
A bunraku traditional puppet performance was held at a ryokan inn in Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefectu...
March 3, 2026
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General NewsMt. Fuji’s Shizuoka-Side Subashiri Trail Mulls July 1 Opening to Align with Yamanashi Side, Says Shizuoka Governor
The opening date for the Subashiri Trail on Mt. Fuji is being coordinated for July 1st, aligning ...
March 2, 2026
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Travel SpotsKawazu Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.; Festival to Be Held through March 8
SHIZUOKA — Kawazu cherry trees, known for their early blooms, are at their peak in Kawazu, Shizuo...
February 19, 2026
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General NewsJapanese Scandal-Hit Ex-Mayor’s House Searched by Police
SHIZUOKA — The house of Maki Takubo, who was removed from office as mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefec...
February 14, 2026
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Travel SpotsSakura Cherry Blossom Sightings in Japan’s Shizuoka Show Signs of Spring Come Early
The Yomiuri ShimbunA warbling white-eye bird perches on a branch of Toi-Zakura at Sumpu Castle Park ...
January 26, 2026
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CompaniesJR Tokai, Shizuoka Pref. Agree on Water Resources for Maglev Train Construction
TOKYO/SHIZUOKA — Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) and Shizuoka Prefecture on Saturday signed ...
January 25, 2026
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CompaniesHamaoka Nuclear Plant Restart Likely Delayed by Improper Earthquake Data
The Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, is highly likely to face a majo...
January 6, 2026
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Crime & Courts3 Teenagers Arrested in Japan Robbery Case; Suspects Thought to Be Involved in Fluid Social Media Crime Groups
Three 17-year-old boys were arrested on Sunday in connection with a robbery that occurred in Shiz...
January 5, 2026
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General NewsBear Likely Hit, Killed By Train on Japan’s JR Tokaido Line in Shizuoka Pref.; Animal Had Likely Been Spotted Around Christmas
SHIZUOKA — The body of a bear was found in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, the city government ann...
December 30, 2025
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Travel SpotsCrocodiles, Alligators in Japan Garden Get Scrubbed Clean; Year-end Cleanup Comes to Japan’s Reptiles
SHIZUOKA – Crocodiles and alligators were recently scrubbed with deck brushes by keepers at Ataga...
December 30, 2025
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3 Climbers Die On Mt. Fuji Within 2 Days Of Opening; Japan Police, Guides Urge Climbers To Prepare Well, Make Wise Decisions
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Mt. Fuji Photo Spot Gets New Parking Area as Another Japanese City Takes Measures Against Overtourism
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2 Women Killed in Stabbing at Hamamatsu Bar; Suspect in Custody
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Princess Akiko Calls for Elevating Traditional Japanese Culture; World Forum on Japanese Culture Kicks Off
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Mount Fuji Prefectures Differ in Approach to Overtourism; Attention Focused on Effectiveness of Entry Toll