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Fukuyama, Japan¡¯s city of denim, spins surge in public awareness
Did you know a denim fabric made in Japan has its own history of development? It comes from Fukuyama, a city in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture that produces about 80% of Japan¡¯s denim fabric.
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Tsukuba ¡®bar¡¯ guides both visitors and revitalization efforts
On the outskirts of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, there is a homey place called Tamaribar, a play on words combining ¡°tamariba¡± (¡°hangout¡±) and ¡°bar.¡± It serves local delicacies, the kind that people eat everyday without noticing their value, like fresh eggs with locally grown rice. It also...
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Fukuyama, City of Roses, to host world convention and expo
The World Federation of Rose Societies¡¯ 20th World Rose Convention will be held in the Hiroshima Prefecture city of Fukuyama from May 18 to 24, 2025. The triennial convention on roses is the largest event of the World Federation of Rose Societies, which has a history of 50 years and about 40 member...
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Mar 9, 2022
NTT collaboration learns how to plant a sustainable well-being city
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Maiko Muraoka
NTT Urban Solutions recently acquired a new certification of international guidance on the operation of smart cities over its development project in the central Nagoya district of Higashisakura, conducted in collaboration with NTT Urban Development and other NTT companies.
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Dec 20, 2021
On Shimokita Peninsula, geopark dining and robot tours
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Maiko Muraoka
Enjoying beautiful views and eating local delicacies are the best parts of traveling for most people. Now there is a series of gastronomic events held on Aomori Prefecture¡¯s Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost tip of Japan¡¯s main island of Honshu, that allows guests to appreciate both scenery and...
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Oct 25, 2021
Suntory invests for future with initiatives toward zero emissions
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Maiko Muraoka
Suntory Holdings, a global leader in both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage industries, has been making concrete plans and taking action to achieve its ambitious target of halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 with the ultimate goal of realizing net zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout...
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Feb 12, 2021
Citizen revitalization projects take root in Tsukuba district
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Maiko Muraoka
In the Oda district of the city of Tsukuba, citizens are starting to engage in projects aimed at revitalizing the community with support from older generations.
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Feb 12, 2021
Living history: You could spend a night in a castle
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Maiko Muraoka
Although castles are one of Japan¡¯s most popular tourist destinations, not many people know you can actually spend a night in a 400-year-old castle.
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Feb 12, 2021
Fukuyama Castle, the only one built with iron plates in Japan
The venerable Fukuyama Castle is getting a grand renewal ahead of its 400th anniversary, restoring the history-scarred landmark to its Edo Period appearance.
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Dec 27, 2020
Small but creative Toyooka has outsized presence
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Maiko Muraoka
The small coastal city of Toyooka has developed renowned presence by imaginatively developing the vitality of its economy and community.
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