Fukuyama, Japan’s city of denim, spins surge in public awareness
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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 ...
Tsukuba ‘bar’ guides both visitors and revitalization efforts
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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 ...
Fukuyama, City of Roses, to host world convention and expo
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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 ...
NTT collaboration learns how to plant a sustainable well-being city
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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 ...
On Shimokita Peninsula, geopark dining and robot tours
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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, ...
Suntory invests for future with initiatives toward zero emissions
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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 ...
Citizen revitalization projects take root in Tsukuba district
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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. “There were many small groups ...
Living history: You could spend a night in a castle
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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. Jun Tarikino, CEO of Value Management ...
Fukuyama Castle, the only one built with iron plates in Japan
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The venerable Fukuyama Castle is getting a grand renewal ahead of its 400th anniversary, restoring the history-scarred landmark to its Edo Period appearance. One of Japan’s top 100 castles, it was ...
Small but creative Toyooka has outsized presence
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The small coastal city of Toyooka has developed renowned presence by imaginatively developing the vitality of its economy and community. “We have been making efforts to create new things to reinforce ...
