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WESTERN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2019
'Cat lord' of castle in western Japan boosts tourism after rain disaster
An adorable feline has been installed as the "lord" of an ancient castle in western Japan, drawing tourists and helping the area's recovery from a deadly rain disaster last year.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 5, 2018
Daisuke Takahashi wins in Nagoya to reach nationals
Daisuke Takahashi, the men's figure skating bronze medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, qualified for this year's national championships by winning the Western Japan championship on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2018
Typhoon Cimaron leaves behind trail of damage in western Japan as it heads for Hokkaido
Typhoon Cimaron passed over the west of the country through to the Sea of Japan early Friday, leaving more than a dozen people injured and disrupting traffic before heading further north toward Hokkaido.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2018
Typhoon Cimaron heads for Hokkaido after slamming into western Japan
Cimaron brings downpours to a region reeling from last month's deadly flooding and landslides, and is already suspected to have led to the disappearance of three university students.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2018
Already battered western Japan braces for one-two typhoon punch this week
Weather agency warns typhoons approaching the country, including areas already hit by torrential rain and flooding last month, to bring heavy downpours, strong winds and high waves toward the weekend.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2016
Snow continues in western Japan; 110 passengers spend night on bullet train
Swaths of western Japan and areas along the Sea of Japan continue to see snowfall, and the Meteorological Agency warns against avalanches and further traffic disruptions.
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2014
Heavy snow blankets parts of Chubu, Kansai
Heavy snow fell on central and western Japan early Saturday as the Meteorological Agency warned of more to come through Sunday.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world