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ICHINOMIYA

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2023
Pneumonia and pregnancy found among dead dolphins on Japanese beach
Of the 32 beached dolphins, which were washed up on the shore from Monday through Wednesday, 14 have died.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2023
More dolphins found on east Japan shores a day after dozens beached
Eight beached dolphins, of a species known as the melon-headed whale, were discovered along the shores of Isumi and Ichinomiya in Chiba Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023
New efforts to pick tourism envoys for a 'genderless and borderless' era
Some local governments' selection events have dropped requirements such as 'unmarried women' and are opening the competition up to different genders.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 15, 2023
Children hit the waves in Chiba beach town-turned-surfing mecca
Ichinomiya, a town of nearly 12,500, was chosen to host the surfing events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021
Olympic surf town aims to ride a big wave of interest
The local government of Ichinomiya, Chiba Prefecture, promotes a policy of 'Surfonomics' to get the greatest possible financial benefit out of the new addition to the Games.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 4, 2019
Amuro Tsuzuki rides waves to World Surf League victory in Ichinomiya
Amuro Tsuzuki had the best ride of the women's final on Saturday to win the World Surf League's Ichinomiya Chiba Open.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2018
In Yamanashi wine country, ancient shrine offers good luck charms with a tipple twist
Shrines typically sell good luck charms to visitors, but those from a shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture come with a twist and are gaining popularity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / A MATTER OF HEALTH
Jun 28, 2017
Hokkaido cancer survivor's hand-sewn breast pads offer a softer path to recovery
Following her experience losing a breast to cancer and the need for a comfortable way to cover the area of her body, a Hokkaido seamstress developed a cotton breast pad that is now sold across the country.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 28, 2017
16-year-old surfer Kawai triumphs at Ichinomiya Chiba Open
Minori Kawai captured the Ichinomiya Chiba Open on Sunday, part of the World Surf League's qualifying series.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2016
City threatened for requesting 'Pokemon Go' freeze function for drivers
The city of Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture has received nine threatening emails since asking the U.S. maker of “Pokemon Go” to install a function that can disable the game when the player is driving.

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