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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Toyama, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 16stories have been published about Toyama which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Japan machine tool maker Kitamura launches Chinese sales arm

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TOYAMA, Japan -- Japan's Kitamura Machinery said Monday that it has set up a sales unit in China to export high-precision machine tools, expanding itsRead Article

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Shrimp Crackers X White Chocolate X Red Bean paste...seriously? A New Rice Cracker Born in Toyama Is so Innovative, Just Like You'd Expect | J-Town Net

Shiroebi rice crackers are one of the standard souvenirs from Toyama Prefecture. Hinodeya Confectionery Industry in Nanto City has developed a variety of products such as "Shiroebi Kikou" and "Shiroebi Sen", which have become very popular. From the company's new and innovative brand "Shiroebi rice cracker specialty 'SHIRO SASARAYA'"... Continue reading on "J Town Net"Read Article

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Toyama University Associate Professor Re-Arrested on Suspicion of Fraud and Extortion (Kyodo News)

On the 2nd, the Toyama Prefectural Police re-arrested a 49-year-old associate professor at Toyama University on suspicion of fraud and extortion for allegedly threatening a woman in her 40s and defrauding her of 1 million yen in cash.Read Article

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Artist Kotaro Sekiguchi Uses Newspaper, Adhesive Tape, to Create 3D Art; Materials, Techniques Inspired by Model Made in Elementary School

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On Feb. 22, “cat day,” “Oneko-san” (Big cat), a 3-meter-high statue of a plump cat, was displayed at the TAD Gallery of the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design in Toyama City. The statue, made mainly of newspaper, color adhesive tape and a wooden frame, was made for an event held on the day, which is called cat day because the Japanese word for two, or “ni,” sounds like the first part of a cat’s cry of “nyan” (meow).The statue was create…Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

Professor in Japan Arrested for Running Illegal Sex Massage Parlor - Unseen Japan

There are plenty of sex-related businesses in Japan that you can run legally. You have to run them in the right location and get the right licensing. A group in Toyama did neither. The group, which includes a university professor who’s apparently had previous run-ins with the law, is now facing charges. A sex massage parlor where a sex massage parlor shouldn’t have been The controversy centers around Komorebi, a “men’s esute” (メンズエステ; from “aest…Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

Three arrested for allegedly violating the Entertainment and Amusement Act by offering sexual services under the guise of a men's beauty salon

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[NHK] Three people, including the manager, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act for providing illegal sexual services to customers at a "men's beauty salon" in an apartment in Toyama City. ...Entertainment · ToyamaSee the Story

Professional fighting gamer Tachikawa joins Crazy Raccoon; for some reason he talks about his aspirations while undergoing waterfall training

On May 2nd, professional fighting gamer Tachikawa announced that he would join the "STREET FIGHTER Division" of the professional gaming team Crazy Raccoon. On the same day, Tachikawa ended his contract with Burning Core Toyoma, where he had been a member for six years. Burning Core Toyoma explained that Tachikawa would "move forward to a new challenge," and Tachikawa's announcement attracted attention. Tachikawa, a professional gamer who demonst…Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

Japan’s Hokuriku Electric kicks off preliminary work on Toyama LNG unit

In a statement on Monday, Hokuriku Electric announced the start of preliminary work on the LNG-fired Unit 2, a “highly-efficient” gas turbine combined cycle power generation facility. The unit will have a capacity of 600 MW. In addition, the utility said it has also started the environmental impact assessment process for the new unit. The power plant is located next to Hokuriku Electric’s 1.8 mtpa Toyama Shinko LNG import terminal. This move is …Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

Goldwin Set to Open Expansive Nature Park in Toyama in 2027

Goldwin, the Japanese outdoor apparel company, has unveiled plans for an ambitious new project: the Play Earth Park Naturing Forest. Set to open in the summer of 2027, this expansive nature-themed facility will be located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, the birthplace of Goldwin. Spanning approximately 100 acres, the park aims to offer immersive experiences […] Related posts: Mountain Research KIKISA Wooden Coffee Cup by Jin Akihiro A lamp tha…Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

Beyond the towering snow wall... A "miracle photo" taken by a photographer from Toyama stuns 26,000 people: "It's so beautiful it takes your breath away" | J-Town Net

"A snow wall of the Milky Way captured at Mt. Tateyama" - a scene posted with this comment has become a hot topic on X. Is this another world? (Image from a post by kenichi.wiz＠Kenichi_Wiz_) The photographer lives in Toyama Prefecture and is taking pictures of the local scenery... Read more on "J-Town Net"Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

Toyama City Council Election: LDP faction splits; inappropriate party member registration issue may also be a factor (Kyodo News)

All seats in the Toyama City Council election (38 seats) held due to the expiration of terms were confirmed on the 21st. The Liberal Democratic Party, which currently has 23 seats, lost four to 19 seats. In addition to issues of politics and money, it is believed that the inappropriate party member registration issue surrounding House of Representatives member Hiroaki Tabata (Toyama 1st District) had an impact. The entire city will be one electo…Toyama · ToyamaRead Article

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