Japan high school students produce sake for class project with help from local community
A group of third-year high school students as part of a class project produced their first-ever sake with the help of local ...
Satos, Suzukis from around Japan to battle in baseball game
The Sano city government will host the contest, a sandlot baseball game, featuring a team of 11 Satos against a rival team of 11 Suzukis from around the country. Sano city claims to be the birthplace ...
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Black bear caught on camera attacking trapped deer in rare footage
The discovery suggests that if bears learn to associate traps with easy prey, the risk of encounters with humans could rise.
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Record-breaking 63-leaf ‘lucky’ clover grown by Japan amateur
OTAWARA, Tochigi Prefecture--A four-leaf clover is said to bring good luck. But what if it has 63 leaves? That is what Yoshiharu Watanabe accomplished, landing him an entry in Guinness World ...
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Cook Around Japan - Tochigi: Cultivating Local Pride
In Tochigi Prefecture, Chef Rika meets one of Japan's best makers of French cuisine. This master chef is dedicated to supporting the food culture in his hometown: Utsunomiya. Featured recipes ...
Eco-friendly transport eyed for Nikko's crowded Irohazaka slope in east Japan
A study group aiming to introduce an eco-friendly public transportation system, such as a ropeway, to improve access to the ...