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AICHI

JAPAN
May 26, 2019
Ceremony held to mark 50 years since Tomei Expressway was fully opened
A ceremony was held Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of the full opening of the 347-kilometer-long (215-mile-long) Tomei Expressway, which connects Tokyo's Setagaya Ward and the city of Komaki in Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 24, 2019
Small Japanese firms fear foreign laborers will abandon them when new visas kick in
As Japan braces for a fresh influx of foreign workers from the new visa system starting next month, small and midsize firms fear the system will end up helping only major firms in large cities, since those who qualify for the two new "specified skills" visas will be free to switch companies in the same...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 18, 2019
Aichi 5-year-old has waist-length hair shorn to help make wigs for sick kids
A 5-year-old girl from Aichi Prefecture decided to have her waist-length hair cut in January so it can be made into wigs for children who have suffered hair loss from cancer or other illnesses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 11, 2019
Have Japan's yuru-kyara reached critical mass? Minds behind the mascots discuss
Over the past few decades, towns, cities and prefectures throughout Japan have been churning out mascots to represent and promote themselves, resulting in an annual contest, the Yuru-kyara Grand Prix, that has come to symbolize their popularity.
Japan Times
Uncategorized / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019
Journey to the 'heart of Japan'
Situated between Tokyo and Osaka, Aichi Prefecture has been a bustling hub for traffic and trade throughout Japanese history, and the region is often referred to as "the heart of Japan" because of its rich culture and flourishing industries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 4, 2019
Few foreign residents aware of public nursing care plan but more expected to tap it as Japan grays
The number of foreign people living and retiring in Japan is expected to increase following the overhaul of the nation's immigration control law in April, which will introduce new types of working visas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 17, 2018
Aichi temple priest leads double life as craftsman restoring clocks and record players
Saihoji Temple in Kota, Aichi Prefecture, is littered with handmade mechanical dolls, antique clocks and record players — presenting a unique sight for visitors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 22, 2018
Mountain biking project creates job opportunities in depopulated Aichi Prefecture district
An ongoing project to create employment opportunities in the depopulated Inabu district of Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, is beginning to bear fruit, as a college student and two other people accepted job offers of working five days a week — three at a local factory and two as mountain biking guides.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 24, 2018
Aichi couple sets up phone booth for people seeking to connect with loved ones they have lost
A red, wooden telephone booth stands on a hill in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, overlooking Mikawa Bay. Inside sits a disconnected black telephone.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jun 25, 2018
Aichi team develops self-driving robots to tackle labor shortage in farming
Amid a severe shortage of manpower, a team comprised of researchers from private companies and a university in Aichi Prefecture is working on developing a self-driving robot that uses cutting-edge technology to support flower-growing farmers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
May 28, 2018
Aichi hopes to see million participate in September quake drill
The Aichi Prefectural Government — which has been holding the ShakeOut earthquake drill since fiscal 2013 — plans to draw a million participants to a session to be held this year on Sept. 1, the Disaster Prevention Day.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 7, 2018
Caution urged as Okinawa measles outbreak spreads
Measles cases are spreading in Okinawa, with the reported number of patients exceeding 90 in just over a month, prompting the prefecture last month to warn that visiting the resort islands may be not advisable for infants and pregnant women.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 26, 2018
Toyohashi man, 93, was oldest to summit Mount Fuji in 2017
The oldest person to climb Mount Fuji last year was 93-year-old Masashi Toyoda, from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, according to records at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha, a shrine at the foot of the mountain.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Feb 19, 2018
Tobishima is the next tourism hot spot — it just doesn't know why yet
Tobishima, Aichi Prefecture — a village without a single hotel, ryokan (Japanese-style inn) or souvenir shop — will establish a tourism exchange association in April, in the hope of encouraging local residents to rediscover the area's appeals and become involved in boosting tourism.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jan 29, 2018
Nagoya group home helps troubled youths build a better path to self-reliance
A nonprofit organization in Nagoya is running a self-reliance assistance home for young delinquents with no place to return to after they leave juvenile correctional facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jan 22, 2018
Rare prehistoric shell mound in Aichi, Japan, suggests possible mid-Jomon shell trade
An ancient heap of shells at Sakatsuji Shell Midden in the city of Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, most likely served as a clam processing site in the latter half of the mid-Jomon Period, approximately 4,500 years ago, an investigation conducted by the city's board of education has revealed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Nov 13, 2017
With two patents under her belt, Aichi junior high school girl looks to help other inventive kids
Asuka Kamiya, 14, a second-year student from Meisho Junior High School in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, has established with her father a company to help elementary and junior high school students apply for patents and commercialize their inventions.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 20, 2017
Scandal-hit Aichi candidate Shiori Yamao still in the race on the strength of popular support
Before allegations of an extramarital affair surfaced less than two months ago, Shiori Yamao had been a rising star expected by many of her colleagues to reinvigorate the Democratic Party, then the main opposition force.
JAPAN / Politics / Decision 2017
Oct 12, 2017
Koike's Kibo no To takes a hit as popular Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura cuts support
Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura has withdrawn his support for Kibo no To in a blow to Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, who is also the fledgling party's chief. This setback comes less than two weeks after Omura agreed to cooperate with Koike and Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui, who serves as Nippon Ishin no Kai's co-leader....
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Aug 7, 2017
Aichi police proudly displaying trumpet from 1964 Tokyo Olympics
One of the trumpets that was used to play the fanfare during the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and given to the Aichi Prefectural Police is being displayed in their headquarters in Naka Ward, Nagoya, ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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