Japanese imperial family to attend Osaka Expo opening ceremony
The Imperial Household Agency announced on March 11 that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will attend the Osaka Expo ...
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Japan renews bid to put 'shodo' calligraphy on UNESCO heritage list
Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to recommend "shodo" calligraphy as a candidate for the UNESCO Intangibl...
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Plum blossoms color Tokyo shrine popular with exam students
The plum blossom festival at Tokyo’s Yushima Shrine, known for its academic deity, has peaked as entrance exam students ...
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Quake-hit temple holds event for first time in 2 years
Quake-hit temple in Noto Peninsula central Japan held an event commemorating the passing of the Buddha for the first tim...
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T-rex costume race in snowy central Japan
A T-rex costume race was held at the 76th Tokamachi Snow Festival in Niigata Prefecture central Japan.The friendly compe...
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Princess Aiko debuts in duck hunting with foreign guests
Princess Aiko debuted in hosting foreign dignitaries for an introduction to traditional Japanese duck hunting at an impe...
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Kabuto Helmet given to US President Trump sells out in Japan
This traditional kabuto helmet is decorated with gold ornaments.The helmet, from Tottori Prefecture, was given to US Pre...
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Emperor and family see special exhibit of Kyoto imperial villa-turned-temple
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visited the Tokyo National Museum on February 6.They t...
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Heavy snow envelopes UNESCO world heritage Shirakawa-go
A heavy snow warning was issued in Shirakawa Village in Gifu Prefecture on February 4.There was less snow before noon, ...
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New sumo grand champion helps celebrate setsubun
Hoshoryu, the new yokozuna or sumo grand champion hailing from Mongolia, helped celebrate the spring festival setsubun a...
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