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Sand Sculpture Festival Starts In Akita Town; 26 Pieces, Including ‘Sazae-San’ Collab Impress Visitors

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MITANE, Akita — A summer sand sculpture festival kicked off at Kamayahama beach in Mitane, Akita Prefecture, on July 26.Read Article

Record Rainfall in Northern Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Threatening Disasters

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[NHK] Due to a low-pressure trough and cold air above, the atmospheric conditions in Akita Prefecture became extremely unstable, causing heavy rainfall of more than 100 mm per hour.Akita · Akita Read Article

Emergency Safety Measures Were Implemented in the Entire Honjo, Nishime, and Iwaki Areas of Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture.

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[NHK] A "record-breaking short-term heavy rain warning" was issued in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, at 10:55 p.m. on the 8th, citing an increased risk of landslides and flooding.Akita · Akita Read Article

Towering Lantern Displays Held High as Akita Kanto Festival Kicks Off; Participants Pray for Bountiful Harvest

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Tall poles adorned with lanterns are hoisted high as the Akita Kanto Festival kicks off Sunday in Akita. In the festival, which runs through Wednesday, 67 participating group lift 266 poles up to 12 meters tall and weighing 50 kilograms. They sway the poles in the night sky while praying for a bountiful harvest. Amid high rice prices and concerns over poor crop growth due to scorching heat and low rainfall, an Akita man who participated the fest…Akita · Akita Read Article

Enjoy the Playful Worldview of Akita's Miniature Art Exhibition

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[NHK] An exhibition of "miniature art" created by combining everyday items and dolls is being held in Akita City. A miniature photographer from Kumamoto Prefecture...Akita · Akita Read Article

A⁴csel's Revolution in Civil Engineering: From Naruse Dam to the Surface of the Moon

14 automated construction machines deployed at one of Japan's largest dams. Higashinaruse Village, Ogachi County, Akita Prefecture, is located north of Mount Kurikoma, straddling the borders of Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures. Located at the foot of the Ou Mountains, the village is rich in nature and is a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association." The Naruse River, a Class A river basin of the Omono River that flows throu…Akita · Akita Read Article

The "Dark History of Geriatric Medical Care" Began About 50 Years ago... Current Hospital Director Explains Why He "Stopped Surgery and Chose the Path of a Geriatric Hospital"

The dark history of hospital beds for the elderly began in 1972 when the Elderly Welfare Law was revised and medical care for the elderly was made free nationwide for those aged 70 and over (65 and over for those bedridden) in 1973. Tokyo and Akita Prefecture had been providing free medical care for the elderly since 1969.Akita · Akita Read Article

Towering lanterns light up the summer sky at Akita’s famous festival

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Stralis Signs MoU to Test Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Tech in Japan

Queensland-based Stralis Aircraft to test hydrogen-electric propulsion systems in Japan through new R&D partnership with Akita University and Akita Prefectural University.Akita · Akita Read Article

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Sand Sculpture Festival Starts In Akita Town; 26 Pieces, Including ‘Sazae-San’ Collab Impress Visitors

Record Rainfall in Northern Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Threatening Disasters

Emergency Safety Measures Were Implemented in the Entire Honjo, Nishime, and Iwaki Areas of Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture.

Towering Lantern Displays Held High as Akita Kanto Festival Kicks Off; Participants Pray for Bountiful Harvest

Enjoy the Playful Worldview of Akita's Miniature Art Exhibition

A⁴csel's Revolution in Civil Engineering: From Naruse Dam to the Surface of the Moon

The "Dark History of Geriatric Medical Care" Began About 50 Years ago... Current Hospital Director Explains Why He "Stopped Surgery and Chose the Path of a Geriatric Hospital"

Towering lanterns light up the summer sky at Akita’s famous festival

Stralis Signs MoU to Test Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Tech in Japan

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Record Rainfall in Northern Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Threatening Disasters

Emergency Safety Measures Were Implemented in the Entire Honjo, Nishime, and Iwaki Areas of Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture.

Towering Lantern Displays Held High as Akita Kanto Festival Kicks Off; Participants Pray for Bountiful Harvest

Enjoy the Playful Worldview of Akita's Miniature Art Exhibition

A⁴csel's Revolution in Civil Engineering: From Naruse Dam to the Surface of the Moon

The "Dark History of Geriatric Medical Care" Began About 50 Years ago... Current Hospital Director Explains Why He "Stopped Surgery and Chose the Path of a Geriatric Hospital"

Towering lanterns light up the summer sky at Akita’s famous festival

Stralis Signs MoU to Test Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Tech in Japan