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NAGANO

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2019
Chubby Nagano Prefecture bear beats nearly 800 other characters to win annual mascot competition
Arukuma, a chubby, green-colored bear wearing a red hood in the shape of an apple around its face and head, was the winner of a high-profile annual contest held in the city of Nagano on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2019
Hokuriku Shinkansen resumes full Tokyo-Kanazawa route after damage from Typhoon Hagibis
The Hokuriku Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo Station with Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture, resumed services on its entire route Friday after a suspension caused by Typhoon Hagibis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2019
Many victims in areas of Japan hit by Typhoon Hagibis miss enthronement as cleanup continues
Many people living in areas hit by a powerful typhoon earlier this month were unable to watch the live broadcast of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on Tuesday as they continued cleaning and repairs after the disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2019
Nagano highlands fertile ground for Filipino interns
A Filipino technical intern picks strawberries from elevated beds as he backs down an aisle on a swivel chair in a greenhouse — a common scene in this mountainous area of central Japan known for highland agriculture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2019
Regions hit by deadly Typhoon Hagibis struggle with recovery efforts
Areas devastated by Typhoon Hagibis in Nagano Prefecture and the Tohoku region are struggling to respond after the most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades caused record-breaking rainfall, massive flooding, mudslides and outages of electricity and water supplies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2019
Japan allocates ¥710 million from reserves to tackle Typhoon Hagibis damage
The funds will be used to set up temporary toilets and send necessities such as water, food and bedding to shelters in areas flooded by record-breaking rainfall over the weekend.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2019
Five years after Ontake eruption, half of Japan's municipalities near volcanoes lack escape plans
With the nation marking the fifth anniversary of the eruption of Mount Ontake that killed 58 people and left five others missing, a government survey shows about half of the municipalities near active volcanoes do not have evacuation plans in the event of an emergency.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 13, 2019
Luxury on the Nakasendo with a dash of adventure
In Nagano Prefecture's idyllic Kiso Valley, near the post town of Tsumago on the rugged Nakasendo trail, the new 'expedition hotel' Zenagi offers guests the best of the region's food and culture — with an adventurous twist.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 28, 2019
'Ni no Kuni': Two worlds but little life to be found
Two things about "Ni no Kuni." 1) It features a protagonist who uses a wheelchair, an admirable display of diversity and inclusion in a medium that rarely features characters with disabilities. 2) There isn't much else to like about the film.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2019
Surprise eruption of Mount Asama sends authorities scrambling to get word to visitors and residents
The unexpected eruption of a volcano in a popular upland tourist district sent authorities scrambling to get word to tourists and residents on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Beyond Tokyo
Jul 5, 2019
After G20 role, Nagano resort town of Karuizawa looks to lead way in green tech and energy
The Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa has long been associated with green, natural energy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2019
UNESCO lists Kobushi mountains spanning Tokyo and three other prefectures as biosphere reserve
UNESCO on Wednesday added the Kobushi mountain region, which straddles part of Tokyo and three other prefectures, to its list of biosphere reserves, Japanese officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 16, 2019
G20 energy ministers agree at meeting in Japan to outlines of framework to tackle marine plastic waste
Environment and energy ministers from the Group of 20 agreed to the outline of a new international framework in order to tackle the problem of marine plastic waste.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2019
World's smallest baby boy, now a healthy 3.37 kilograms, discharged from Nagano hospital
A Japanese baby, who weighed just 258 grams (9.1 ounces) when he was born in October and is believed to be the smallest boy to have survived in the world, left hospital in good health Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2019
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route featuring massive snow walls opens for season in Toyama
A sightseeing route that includes massive walls of snow running through the Tateyama mountain range in central Japan opened Monday for this year's tourist season.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019
Resort town links East with West
Karuizawa, just an hour away by shinkansen from central Tokyo, is a longtime vacation destination for international residents living in the metropolitan area, whether it's to get away from the city's summer heat or experience its beautiful nature in milder seasons.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 28, 2018
Mount Ontake: Four years after its deadly eruption
Four years after its unexpected eruption, Mount Ontake's scenic hiking trails and summit are once again open for hikers. But will that be enough to bring back visitors?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 26, 2018
Families visit Mount Ontake summit for first time to mourn eruption victims
Families of those who died in the 2014 eruption of Mount Ontake entered the summit area on Wednesday for the first time since the nation's deadliest postwar volcanic disaster.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 25, 2018
Hokusai: Examining the enduring allure of a Japanese icon
Hokusai's thirst for new forms of expression and willingness to abandon established techniques continues to intrigue the world today.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Sep 8, 2018
Cheers to beers connecting northern Europe and Japan
J.L.S. Trading imports an eclectic range of craft beers from various microbreweries in the Baltics and Scandinavia.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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