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SHIZUOKA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 6, 2014
Prosecutors concealed evidence that could have cleared Hakamada, lawyers allege
Iwao Hakamada spent more than 40 years on death row, a fate that might have been avoided if prosecutors had not concealed key evidence, his lawyers allege.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 21, 2014
Atami: What do you make of this statue of a jilted gent kicking a girl while she's down?
Gracing the shoreline in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a statue unique among the many in Japan that celebrate local legends or famous historical figures: A work depicting a man kicking a woman.
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2014
Red-list tag may keep eel off menus
Fishermen and restaurateurs fear for their livelihoods now that eel are on the red list of endangered species.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2014
Five cities famed for cherry trees slate first 'sakura' preservation summit
Five cities known for ancient cherry trees recognized as natural treasures in 1922 will hold their first summit meeting on March 23 to discuss preservation methods and plans to boost tourism.
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2014
Chubu Electric applies to restart risk-laden Hamaoka nuclear plant
Chubu Electric Power Co. applies for a safety assessment for one of the three reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear plant in Shizuoka Prefecture despite the tsunami risk that forced its shutdown in 2011 at the request of Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 13, 2013
Woman in Brazil convicted over Japan road death
A Japanese-Brazilian woman was sentenced to 26 months in prison, commuted to one year of community service, Monday by a Sao Paulo district court for causing a road accident that resulted in the death of a 2-year-old Japanese girl in Shizuoka Prefecture in 2005.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 9, 2013
[VIDEO] 58th Matsukawa Washtub Boat Race
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 8, 2013
[SLIDESHOW] Row, row, row your tub: Matsukawa Tarai-nori Kyoso
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 4, 2013
Good, clean fun at Ito tub race
The seaside town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, is well known for its dark, sandy beaches, hot springs, giant koi carp and spectacular summer fireworks displays.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 20, 2013
Assistant to Shizuoka prosecutors nabbed in mob-linked info leak
Police arrested an assistant of the Shizuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office Wednesday for allegedly leaking investigation information to her yakuza-linked friend.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2013
Nuclear stance helps Shizuoka Gov. Kawakatsu win second term
Gov. Heita Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture wins his second term, dealing another blow to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of next month's pivotal House of Councilors election.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 24, 2013
Shizuoka theater festival courts the avant-garde
Claude Regy says the team at the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC) threw him the "best birthday party ever" when he arrived in Japan just days after the actual May 1 occasion.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Apr 2, 2013
A tale of two knives, a Kiwi legend, a gang and a girl
The story reads like a New Zealand news editor's wish list: Celebrity, dangerous weapons, bizarre behavior, death threats, Brazilian street gangs and a mysterious love interest.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Aug 8, 2008
Atami's Kiunkaku ryokan: The art of a great garden
You enter Kiunkaku through a beautiful, tile-roofed wooden gate flanked by tall trees, reminiscent of some temple gates, which gives a hint of the purpose:historical grandeur you will find within.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 30, 2004
Atami hosts traditional geisha performances for tourists on a budget
Atami's geisha have created a more affordable performance collection for tourists who want to experience traditional Japanese culture on a budget.
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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