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The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

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By Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN (CNN) — In Japan, finding a true hidden gem seems harder than ever. In recent years, the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka have become staples for most international tourists who visit. But the adventurous visitor only needs to travel just a few hours north of the capital to find a less crowded city, where culinary delicacies can be eaten against the backdrop of a snow-capped, active volcano. Morioka is perhaps most …See the Story

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"It's natural that men prefer young women" - Chairman's remarks on maiko recruitment spark controversy

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

At a press conference to recruit "Morioka Maiko" (apprentice geisha) who will perform dances and Nagauta (traditional Japanese folk songs) at gatherings in Morioka City, comments made by Kunihisa Tanimura, chairman of the Morioka Geisha Support Group, have caused a stir. When asked about the age limit for women to be recruited - 18 to 25 years old - Tanimura said, "It's men who call for geisha, after all. It's only natural that they prefer young…See the Story

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News from Morioka

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The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

"It's natural that men prefer young women" - Chairman's remarks on maiko recruitment spark controversy

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Top Morioka News

The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world

"It's natural that men prefer young women" - Chairman's remarks on maiko recruitment spark controversy

Bronze Finials on the Upper Bridge

Freezing Morning Recorded across Japan; Minus 21.2 C in Morioka, 3.6 C in Central Tokyo

Princess Kiko, wife of Prince Akishino, attends national conference calling for tuberculosis prevention in Morioka