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Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organizing official said six months out, but acknowledged there were concerns about the plan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/19/more-sports/asian-games-nagoya-accommodation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #2026asiangames #nagoya #aichiprefecture

Nagoya Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'

About half of the expected 15,000 athletes and officials will live in the eye-catching temporary accommodation during the Games, which will be held in Aichi Prefecture.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Dec 3

Nagoya is rolling out a major new animation event this month, bringing global filmmakers, retrospectives and industry talks to the city. Here’s what to expect at ANIAFF. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/12/03/film/aniaff-japan-anime-festival-nagoya/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #animation #filmfestivals #nagoya #aichiprefecture #mamoruhosoda #aniaff

A new animation festival lands in Nagoya with big plans

The Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival will feature screenings, chat shows and storytelling.

The Japan Times

News Beep Nov 20

Chinese SOEs ask workers to cancel their Japan holidays amid diplomatic row

Amid a heated diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo which has shown no signs of cooling off, se…
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ANIAFF Launches in Japan with ASIFA-Hollywood and WIA Support

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The Japan Times Oct 15

E-sports, in which competitors face off in computer games, will return as an official medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture, following its debut at the 2022 Games in Hangzhou, China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/15/more-sports/aichi-asian-games-e-sports/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #2026asiangames #aichiprefecture #esports

Asian Games organizers work to boost appeal of esports

It will mark the first time that a large-scale international esports program spanning multiple categories, such as fighting and puzzle games, has ever been staged in Japan.

The Japan Times

Punks Against Apartheid Aug 27, 2025

#NoTechForApartheid! If you oppose Aichi Prefecture's #Techwashing partnerships with Israeli startups, send an email! Further details here:

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The Japan Times Nov 24, 2024

Ichiro Hirosawa, former deputy mayor of Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, is certain to win the city's mayoral election on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/24/japan/politics/nagoya-mayoral-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nagoya #ichirohirosawa #aichiprefecture

Ex-deputy mayor expected to win Nagoya mayoral election

During his campaign, Hirosawa emphasized his intention to continue Kawamura's policies, including cutting the city resident tax and the mayor's salary.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 17, 2023

Amid a movement toward sustainable living, old Japanese farmhouses are getting a second look from the non-Japanese population. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/04/17/lifestyle/traditional-japanese-homes-focus-weekend-long-minka-summit/?utm_content=buffer1b634&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer #aichiprefecture #housing #alexkerr #rurallife #livinginjapan #minka #sustainablelifestyles #kominka