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What Are the Most Desirable Places to Live in Greater Tokyo?

February 26, 2026 - 01:21
Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture has surged in the latest ranking of the most desirable places to live in the Greater Tokyo area, announced on February 25th, reflecting growing demand for well-connected commuter cities offering relatively affordable housing and convenient urban amenities. (News On Japan)
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Which Prefecture Leads Japan in Karaoke Scores?

February 25, 2026 - 11:31
A ranking of Japan’s most skilled singing prefectures has placed Aomori at No.1 for the second consecutive year, prompting fresh curiosity over why residents there tend to score highly in karaoke assessments, according to a survey conducted by N-Sta. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto’s Daigoji Temple Tests Strength With 150kg Rice Cakes

February 24, 2026 - 02:45
A traditional strength-offering ritual known as “Mochiage Chikara Hono,” in which participants lift massive rice cakes to pray for good health, was held at Daigoji, a UNESCO World Heritage temple in Kyoto. (News On Japan)
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Aichi Ranks Worst in Japan for Car Theft

February 24, 2026 - 02:39
Aichi Prefecture recorded the highest number of car thefts nationwide in 2025, with more than 1,000 cases as thefts continue to rise in recent years, and Land Cruisers account for 40 percent of the vehicles targeted, prompting authorities to warn that multiple layers of security are essential to deter increasingly sophisticated methods. (News On Japan)
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