https://www.alojapan.com/1276066/ancient-aristocrat-procession-at-kyoto-festival-captivates-30000-spectators/ Ancient aristocrat procession at Kyoto festival captivates 30,000 spectators
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#Japan #Kyoto #KyotoNews #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #京都 #京都府 Aya Yamauchi, this year’s “Saio-Dai” festival heroine, is seen on a palanquin as the procession parades through a forest at Shimogamo Jinja shrine in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward on May 15, 2025, as part of the Aoi Matsuri fe…
Ancient aristocrat procession at Kyoto festival captivates 30,000 spectators
Aya Yamauchi, this year's 'Saio-Dai' festival heroine, is seen on a palanquin as the procession parades through a forest at Shimogamo Jinja shrine in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on May 15, 2025, as part of the Aoi Matsuri festival. (Mainichi/Ririko Maeda) =Click/tap photo for more images.
KYOTO -- More than 30,000 spectators were treated to an ancient Japanese imperial procession, a highlight of Kyoto's Aoi Matsuri festival, May 15 as some 500 people clad in aristocratic costumes paraded through central Kyoto.
The annual early summer festival organized by Shimogamo Jinja shrine
https://www.alojapan.com/1273655/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-submerged-forest-appears-in-lake-in-yamagata-prefecture/ Easy Japanese news in translation: ‘Submerged forest’ appears in lake in Yamagata Prefecture
#EasyJapaneseNewsInTranslation #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi (Mainichi/Kan Takeuchi) A “submerged forest,” which appears only during spring, is now at its best in Lake Shirakawa in the town of Iide, Yamagata Prefecture. …
Easy Japanese news in translation: 'Submerged forest' appears in lake in Yamagata Prefecture
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A 'submerged forest,' which appears only during spring, is now at its best in Lake Shirakawa in the town of Iide, Yamagata Prefecture. When a large amount of melted snow flows into the lake, the willow forests are submerged in water, making it look like the trees are growing out of the water. The site has become popular because of social media. The scenery is otherworldly, and tourists enjoy canoeing and other activities at the lake.
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https://www.alojapan.com/1271811/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-sl-yamaguchi-starts-this-years-run/ Easy Japanese news in translation: ‘SL Yamaguchi’ starts this year’s run
#EasyJapaneseNewsInTranslation #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #travel (Mainichi/Teruhisa Mimori) The “SL Yamaguchi” steam locomotive connecting Shin-Yamaguchi Station in the city of Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Station in the town of Tsuwano, …
Easy Japanese news in translation: 'SL Yamaguchi' starts this year's run
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The 'SL Yamaguchi' steam locomotive connecting Shin-Yamaguchi Station in the city of Yamaguchi and Tsuwano Station in the town of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, on the JR Yamaguchi Line began its operation for this year on May 3. Along the route, train fans and local people waved and took photos as the steam locomotive ran powerfully with smoke rising. The train will make one round trip between Shin-Yamaguchi and Tsuwano stations, a distance of 62.9 kilometers, on most Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until September.
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https://www.alojapan.com/1270190/japans-ruling-ldp-to-forgo-submitting-own-bill-on-separate-surnames-for-married-couples/ Japan’s ruling LDP to forgo submitting own bill on separate surnames for married couples
#Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #LatestArticles #news #politics #SocialIssues #TheMainichi The Liberal Democratic Party headquarters is seen in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward in this file photo. (Mainichi/Akihiro Hirata) TOKYO — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will not submit i…
Japan's ruling LDP to forgo submitting own bill on separate surnames for married couples
The Liberal Democratic Party headquarters is seen in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward in this file photo. (Mainichi/Akihiro Hirata)
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will not submit its own bill on introducing a selective separate surname system for married couples during the current Diet session, several senior party officials revealed to the Mainichi Shimbun on May 9.
The largest opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) already submitted a separate surnames bill in late April, while both the Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) and Nippon Ishin (the Japan
https://www.alojapan.com/1269334/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-traditional-bullfighting-held-in-niigata-prefecture/ Easy Japanese news in translation: Traditional bullfighting held in Niigata Prefecture
#EasyJapaneseNewsInTranslation #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi (Mainichi/Yo Naito) The first tournament of the season for traditional “Ushi no Tsunotsuki” bullfighting began on May 3 at the Ojiya Bullring in the city of Ojiya, Niigata Prefe…
Easy Japanese news in translation: Traditional bullfighting held in Niigata Prefecture
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The first tournament of the season for traditional 'Ushi no Tsunotsuki' bullfighting began on May 3 at the Ojiya Bullring in the city of Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture. The loud shouts of 'Yoshitaa' (meaning 'keep going' or 'well done') from the handler, called 'seko,' echoed through the venue, and the powerful clash of the bulls excited about 1,000 spectators. A unique feature of this event is that it ends in a draw to avoid hurting the bulls.
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Molly Olmstead from Slate reveals intriguing insights about Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Characterized as a moderate, he aligns with Pope Francis on immigration and poverty but maintains traditional views on women's and LGBTQ rights. His anticipated approach leans towards accommodating traditionalist factions in the Church, indicating a balance rather than a major shift. For the full article, click here:
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Co-President Loomer Is Very Unhappy With New Pope Leo XIV
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https://www.alojapan.com/1268742/tokyo-luxury-hotels-warned-against-cartel-like-price-info-sharing/ Tokyo luxury hotels warned against cartel-like price info sharing
#Japan #LatestArticles #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #Tokyo #TokyoTopics #東京 #東京都 This April 25, 2020 photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter shows Tokyo Skytree, left, with Mount Fuji in the background. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan’s antitrust watchdog on Thursday warned more than a dozen high-end Tokyo hotel o…
Tokyo luxury hotels warned against cartel-like price info sharing
This April 25, 2020 photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter shows Tokyo Skytree, left, with Mount Fuji in the background. (Mainichi)
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's antitrust watchdog on Thursday warned more than a dozen high-end Tokyo hotel operators over regularly sharing their room rates and occupancy data, deeming the practice as bordering on cartel behavior that could amount to violation of the antimonopoly law.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission urged a total of 15 companies including those operating Hotel New Otani Tokyo and the Imperial Hotel Tokyo to halt
https://www.alojapan.com/1267576/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-sea-otters-raising-pup-in-hokkaido-2/ Easy Japanese news in translation: Sea otters raising pup in Hokkaido
#EasyJapaneseNewsInTranslation #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #北海道 (Mainichi/Toshiki Miyama) Wild sea otters are raising a pup in the sea near Cape Kiritappu in the town of Hamanaka, Hokkaido. According to a group that engages in sea otter and seabird conservation ac…
Easy Japanese news in translation: Sea otters raising pup in Hokkaido
(Mainichi/Toshiki Miyama)
Wild sea otters are raising a pup in the sea near Cape Kiritappu in the town of Hamanaka, Hokkaido. According to a group that engages in sea otter and seabird conservation activities, as of April 26, a total of eight sea otters, including one male, six females and one pup, were confirmed. Visitors quietly watched as the mother floated while holding her pup.
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