A Trip through Hyogo's Breathtaking Scenery
Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, ...
Has the post-truth era arrived in Japan?: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 18 ...
Hyogo police chief blasts social media rumor about late assembly member
The police chief of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan has made a rare comment about a rumor on social media that a former ...
Hyogo police warn social media users against baseless slander
Police in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, have issued a rare warning to social media users against posting slanderous ...
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Owner feels greater expectations for convenience stores as lifeline
The huge earthquake that hit Kobe and other western Japan areas in 1995 has led to expectations that convenience stores will ...
Life in Japan: Has the post-truth era finally arrived in this country?
By David McNeill Historical turning points sometimes announce themselves with a bang but often they sneak past us, almost ...
Japan marks 30 years since Kobe quake that killed over 6,400
The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday (Jan 17) marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude 7.3 ...
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3 bento makers to test their 'ekiben' with Swiss commuters
Three long-established train lunch makers in Japan, including Maneki Foods based in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, are collaborating in the effort. They are hoping to “bring Japanese ekiben to a new ...
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30th anniversary of Hanshin quake marked with desire to pass on lessons
Hyogo Prefecture is also calling on the central government to pick Kansai as the base of a new disaster relief agency ...