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Blossoms Draw Crowds to Famous Plum Grove in Wakayama

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Blossoms Draw Crowds to Famous Plum Grove in Wakayama

Wakayama, Feb 11 (News On Japan) –
Plum blossoms are actually at their greatest viewing season on the plum groves of Minabe Town in Wakayama Prefecture, broadly referred to as Japan’s main plum-producing area.

At the Minabe Plum Grove, famed beneath the saying “a million blossoms at a glance, fragrance for ten ri,” the flowers have reached between seven-tenths and eight-tenths bloom, marking the beginning of the height viewing interval. Despite a pointy morning chill on February tenth, many guests gathered on the grove to benefit from the blossoms’ magnificence and perfume.

One customer mentioned the surroundings lifted their spirits, noting that being surrounded by plum orchards in each path felt refreshing, including that whereas it might be barely early for full bloom, the present stage affords an particularly nice environment.

The plum blossoms on the Minabe Plum Grove are anticipated to be loved via March 1st.

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Japan’s grasp artisans to collect at 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street

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Japan’s grasp artisans to collect at 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street

Matsuya Ginza will host the 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street, Ginza Meishoichi, from February 18 to February 23, a six-day showcase bringing collectively grasp artisans and conventional Japanese crafts from roughly 90 areas throughout Japan.

Organized by The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries and hosted at Matsuya Ginza, the annual occasion presents guests a uncommon alternative to come across, buy, and expertise distinctive craftsmanship, immediately from the artisans who create it.

Matsuya Ginza will host the 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street. Image: Matsuya Co Ltd

The luxurious division retailer’s robust design sensibility and shut relationships with regional producers present a perfect platform to current Japan’s conventional crafts to a worldwide viewers and play a job in preserving Japan’s conventional arts.

This yr, Ginza Meishoichi 2026 brings collectively the crafts and artisans which have carved and molded Japan, offering guests with alternatives to fulfill artisans, observe conventional strategies, purchase distinctive works, and immediately help the way forward for Japan’s artisanal expertise. The retailer’s Eighth-floor occasion house will probably be remodeled right into a workshop and showroom of a few of Japan’s most intricate and intriguing crafts, created by prime artisans from throughout the nation.

Preserving Tradition, Sharing with the World

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A craftsman finally yr’s occasion Image: Matsuya Co Ltd

Building on the success of final yr’s occasion, Ginza Meishoichi 2026 will current an excellent richer program of regional folks crafts and conventional craft merchandise, formally designated by the economic system, commerce and trade ministry. Visitors can discover all kinds of fantastically crafted gadgets from round 90 areas throughout the size and breadth of Japan, in addition to expertise a schedule of stay demonstrations of artisanal strategies.

Crafts featured this yr will embrace stay loom weaving from Oshima, Arita and Imari porcelain making and adorning, Wajima lacquerware manufacturing, and hand-dyeing demonstrations from Kyoto. Visitors may even have the once-in-a-lifetime alternative to observe the crafting of conventional Ise-shimenawa (sacred rope-making) strategies from Ise Jingu, one among Japan’s most essential Shinto websites.

Other conventional crafts featured embrace Ise katagami stencil dyeing, which dates again to the Kamakura interval (1185-1333); Japanese blacksmithing; kokeshi doll wooden turning and portray; and Fukuoka Prefecture’s Hakata ningyo clay doll making. Each exhibited product will characteristic a QR code permitting guests to immediately entry detailed data in English, making the occasion accessible for worldwide visitors.

Visitors may also take part in seven hands-on workshops accessible by reservation, with participation charges starting from ¥1,000 to ¥8,800. Workshops embrace:

  • Ceramic chopstick rest-making
  • Kyo-yuzen hand-dyeing
  • Ouchi lacquerware portray
  • Karakuri paper joint-folding
  • Cypress wooden octagonal chopstick-making
  • Gilded washi postcard-crafting
  • Traditional stone coloring

Event Overview

  • Event Name: 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan’s Street
  • Dates: Feb 18–23
  • Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Closes at 5 p.m. on the ultimate day)
  • Venue: Matsuya Ginza, Tokyo
  • Number of Exhibitors: Around 90 from all throughout Japan
  • Live Demonstrations: 10
  • Workshops: 7
  • Admission: Free

Website: https://meishoichi.kougeihin.jp/

Factbook: https://x.gd/MC1tR

Source: Matsuya Co Ltd

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Japan’s Oldest Man Kiyotaka Mizuno Dies at 111

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Japan’s Oldest Man Kiyotaka Mizuno Dies at 111

SHIZUOKA, Feb 11 (News On Japan) –
Kiyotaka Mizuno, the oldest man in Japan and the oldest resident in Shizuoka Prefecture, died of pure causes at his dwelling in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on February eighth on the age of 111, in line with native authorities.

Iwata City and Shizuoka Prefecture stated Mizuno handed away shortly after 9:30 a.m. on February eighth. Born in 1914, he had been the oldest man within the nation and the oldest individual within the prefecture.

{A photograph} from when Mizuno was round 20 years outdated reveals him serving as a member of the Imperial Guard assigned to guard the Imperial Palace. He later skilled the Pacific War, and after the battle ended, he spent a few years farming lengthy inexperienced onions and ebi-imo taro till across the age of 80.

When requested concerning the secret to his longevity, Mizuno as soon as stated: “The most important thing is not to worry too much about things. I’ve never been the type to brood since I was young.” He remained at dwelling along with his household till his last days, spending his final moments in acquainted environment.

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Osaka To Expand Free Childcare for Ages 0 to 2

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Osaka To Expand Free Childcare for Ages 0 to 2

OSAKA, Feb 11 (News On Japan) –
Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama introduced that the town will develop its coverage of creating childcare charges free for youngsters aged zero to 2, with the measure to be prolonged to firstborn youngsters beginning in September this 12 months.

At current, Osaka supplies free childcare for second and subsequent youngsters aged zero to 2 attending approved childcare services, no matter family earnings.

Speaking at a press convention on February ninth, Yokoyama mentioned the town will newly embrace firstborn youngsters within the free childcare program from September.

Yokoyama mentioned: “We want to do whatever we can to curb the declining birthrate and ensure children have equal opportunities to take on challenges. Osaka will continue to pursue thorough investment in its children.”

In addition, households who care for youngsters aged zero to 2 at residence will obtain coupons value 100,000 yen per 12 months per little one, which can be utilized to buy gadgets resembling diapers and milk.

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Rockies signal P Tomoyuki Sugano, put OF Kris Bryant on 60-day IL

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Rockies signal P Tomoyuki Sugano, put OF Kris Bryant on 60-day IL

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The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year contract on Tuesday and positioned outfielder Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured checklist.

Financial phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed for Sugano, nevertheless a number of media retailers reported it was value $5.1 million.

Sugano, 36, signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles forward of final season after spending 12 campaigns with the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball. He posted a 10-10 document with a 4.64 ERA in 30 video games (all begins) with the Orioles.

Sugano joins a Rockies rotation that features Michael Lorenzen, Kyle Freeland, Ryan Feltner and sure Chase Dollander.

Bryant, 34, is nursing a degenerative lumbar situation in his decrease again. He performed in simply 11 video games final season and 170 over the primary 4 campaigns of a seven-year, $182 million contract with Colorado.

A four-time All-Star and 2016 National League MVP, Bryant is hitting .273 with 184 dwelling runs and 548 RBIs in 1,054 profession video games with the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Rockies.

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Biker’s Death Case: Court grants safety from arrest to contractor, asks him to affix investigation

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Biker’s Death Case: Court grants safety from arrest to contractor, asks him to affix investigation

New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): Delhi’s Dwarka Court on Tuesday granted safety from arrest to contractor Kavish Gupta. He had approached the court docket for anticipatory bail after receiving a discover from the police to affix the investigation into the biker’s dying case. The court docket directed Gupta to affix the investigation.

The case pertains to the tragic dying of a biker who fell right into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board within the Janak Puri space final week.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Harleen Singh granted safety to Kavish Gupta, topic to his becoming a member of the investigation. Gupta assured the court docket that he would be part of the investigation tomorrow (Wednesday).

‘Accordingly, let the applicant be part of the investigation on the aforesaid date and time, as undertaken by his counsel. Meanwhile, let no coercive steps be taken towards the applicant until the following date of listening to,’ ASJ Singh ordered on Tuesday.

The court docket has scheduled arguments on the anticipatory bail software for February 18. The Investigation Officer (IO) has already filed a reply to the appliance.

During the listening to, advocates Ajay Paul Marken and Geetu Paul, counsel for the applicant, submitted that Kavish Gupta acquired a discover to affix the investigation on February 9, 2026, however couldn’t achieve this as a result of in poor health well being.

It was additionally submitted that Gupta is able to be part of the investigation every time the IO calls upon him. This was not opposed by the prosecution.

The counsel undertook that Gupta would be part of the investigation on February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM and seem earlier than the IO on the stated date and time. He requested that no coercive steps be taken towards Gupta till the following date of listening to, which was not opposed by the State.

Delhi Police has already arrested sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati and labourer Yogesh in reference to the case.

Yogesh was arrested for failing to tell the police {that a} biker had fallen into the pit and withholding the data. He was arrested on Sunday and despatched to judicial custody on Monday. (ANI)

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(MICO2026)ITALY-MILAN-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-MEN’S 1000M-HEATS

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(MICO2026)ITALY-MILAN-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-MEN’S 1000M-HEATS

(260210) — MILAN, Feb. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) — Clayton Declemente (L) of the United States competes in the course of the brief monitor velocity skating males’s 1000m warmth on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

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(MICO2026)ITALY-LIVIGNO-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-FREESTYLE SKIING-MEN’S MOGULS-QUALIFICATION

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(MICO2026)ITALY-LIVIGNO-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-FREESTYLE SKIING-MEN’S MOGULS-QUALIFICATION

(260210) — LIVIGNO, Feb. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) — Nick Page of the United States competes through the freestyle snowboarding males’s moguls qualification on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(MICO2026) ITALY-MILAN-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-WOMEN-PRELIMINARY-SWE VS JPN

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(MICO2026) ITALY-MILAN-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-WOMEN-PRELIMINARY-SWE VS JPN

(260210) — MILAN, Feb. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) — Goalkeeper Ebba Svensson Traff (R) of Sweden saves a objective through the ice hockey girls’s preliminary spherical group B match between Sweden and Japan on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Construction of Yamanashi Prefecture Station for Linear Chuo Shinkansen to Begin March 11

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Construction of Yamanashi Prefecture Station for Linear Chuo Shinkansen to Begin March 11

YAMANASHI, Feb 10 (News On Japan) –
JR Tokai has determined to start development on the Yamanashi Prefecture station for the Linear Chuo Shinkansen on March 11, marking the beginning of labor on the one station alongside the Tokyo–Nagoya part the place development had but to start.

The Yamanashi Prefecture station is deliberate for Kofu City and is the one one of many six stations between Tokyo and Nagoya—the place service is scheduled to launch—that had not but began development.

JR Tokai confirmed that it has now finalized its coverage to begin work on the station on March 11.

According to JR Tokai, the station shall be a four-story construction standing 32 meters tall, with ticket gates on the second ground and platforms on the fourth ground.

If development proceeds as deliberate, the Yamanashi Prefecture station is scheduled for completion in December 2031, 5 years from now.

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