JR Shikoku offers discounted round-trip tickets to 'Japan's closest station to the sea' - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261020/p2a/00m/0li/018000c

Int'l journal lauds 1993 paper by researchers at Japan's Ehime Univ. as 'milestone' - The Mainichi
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2026 Baycurrent Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide: Tee times, TV coverage and viewer's guide for the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club in ...
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OpinionEditorial: In defense of Japan's dwindling neighborhood bookstores - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260928/p2a/00m/0op/002000c

Pagodas in Japan's Shikoku preserve memories of Burma front veterans - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260903/p2a/00m/0na/026000c

Matsuyama is magical with the wedge.
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1st foreign bus drivers in Japan's Shikoku region take the wheel in Matsuyama - The Mainichi
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News in Easy English: Two Vietnamese men start work as bus drivers in Japan's Shikoku - The Mainichi
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🫶 Betzenhausen: A local recreation area, a student village, and a little piece of Japan. 🦆 The centerpiece of the Betzenhausen district is, of course ... Show more

Many visitors to Matsuyama come for the historic Dogo Onsen or as a starting point for an island-crossing pilgrimage. Few, however ... Show more
In Matsuyama, sushi more than worth the pilgrimage
In Matsuyama, sushi more than worth the pilgrimage
Reflections in Japan's Ehime Pref. through a tour with a visitor - The Mainichi: MATSUYAMA -- I recently had the opportunity to guide a Norwegian woman of ...
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Donations pour in for 'matchmaking' between orangutans at zoo in Japan's Ehime Pref. - The Mainichi
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Japan shipbuilding town looks to foreign workers, AI amid labor crunch: MATSUYAMA, Japan -- The shipbuilding industry in the western Japanese city of Imabari ...
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An onsen in Matsuyama has been lit up with projection mapping as part of an art event being held in Matsuyama. The event also features an installation in a hot ... Show more
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Alex Smalley holds clubhouse lead after two rounds at PGA Championship: Alex Smalley closed with a birdie to set the clubhouse lead at 4-under-par 136 on Friday ...
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Kooky Japanese train traverses scenic route and engineering marvel: The ever-offbeat Japanese have a propensity for theming their trains, even their shinkansen ...
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Invasive plant overruns rivers in Japan's Ehime Pref. sparking ecosystem worries - The Mainichi
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Fruit-fed fish from Japan makes splash in North America: MATSUYAMA, Japan -- Uwajima Project, a seafood trading house based in Japan's Ehime prefecture ...
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Wide range of dog and cat food in Japan found to contain toxic PFAS: research - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260226/p2a/00m/0li/038000c

Forget Tokyo or Kyoto. This humble station is Japan’s most photographed: Not even the frenetic train terminals of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto can match the Instagram ...
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The delightful region of Japan tourists haven’t discovered yet: More than 10 million visitors flocked to Kyoto last year, while this delightful region welcomed ...
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Who do you like heading into the weekend at Pebble Beach? ⛳️
Jumbo Ozaki, Japan's winningest golfer, dies of cancer at age 78: Jumbo Ozaki has died after a battle with colon cancer. The Japan Golf Tour says Ozaki died ...
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Over 70% of lethal 'toy guns' still uncollected in Japan's Shikoku region as deadline looms - The Mainichi
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Rising Taiwanese golfer Wu wins first JLPGA title - Focus Taiwan: Rising Taiwanese golfer Wu Chia-yen (吳佳晏) on Sunday won her first championship on the Japan ...
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78-year-old man's body found at home; eldest son found dead at beach: Ehime prefectural police are investigating the death of a 78-year-old man whose body ...
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Terminally ill man remodels ambulance for those with ALS | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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INTERVIEW/ Shoki Matsuyama: On sleepless nights, embrace the feeling of being aliveINTERVIEW/ Shoki Matsuyama: On sleepless nights, embrace the feeling of being alive | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Cherry Blossoms Officially Blooming in Matsuyama; Flowers Spotted in Dogo Park
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Woman in wheelchair dies after being hit by train on crossing in Ehime Prefecture
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District court rejects residents' petition to halt Ikata nuclear power plant: The petition was filed over safety concerns by some 1,500 residents living near the ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/19/japan/court-rejection-ikata-petition/

Ehime: Russo-Japanese War Drama Boosts Matsuyama Tourism; Birthplace of Akiyama Brothers, Noted Militaries Leaders
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Ehime: 100 People Join Kakizome Calligraphy Event; Many Messages on 40-Meter Single Piece of Paper
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1st 'Level 4' autonomous route bus in Japan hits the road in Matsuyama - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241226/p2a/00m/0na/005000c

Hideki Matsuyama holds 1-shot edge on Collin Morikawa at The Sentry: Matsuyama, who was the second-round leader, couldn't shake Morikawa, who also shot 62 in the ...
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Ehime: Locals Bid Farewell to Iconic Triangular Roof; Old Building of JR Matsuyama Station to Be Demolished
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University student arrested on suspicion of killing cat by cutting off its four legs
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Japanese close to reuniting rock band Oasis reflect on members' traits, chance of visit - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241109/p2a/00m/0et/012000c

Ethereal Bitchu Matsuyama Castle rises from a sea of cloudsEthereal Bitchu Matsuyama Castle rises from a sea of clouds | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
PGA and LPGA stars heading to tournaments in Japan: The Zozo Championship returns to Chiba Prefecture’s Narashino Course from October 24 to 27 with Hideki ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/pga-and-lpga-stars-heading-to-tournaments-in-japan

Easy Japanese news in translation: New JR Matsuyama Station building opens - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241002/p2a/00m/0na/001000c

Child's July drowning in west Japan river sparks renewed water safety education push - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240829/p2a/00m/0na/009000c

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama watches five-shot lead disappear before winning FedEx St. Jude Championship
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Matsuyama sake brewery wins second gold in global contestMatsuyama sake brewery wins second gold in global contest | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Matsuyama survives wobble to clinch St Jude Championship: Hideki Matsuyama survived a back nine near-collapse to recover and win the PGA Tour's St Jude ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/matsuyama-survives-wobble-to-clinch-st.-jude-championship

Matsuyama, caddie, coach victims of robbery during stopover in London from Paris: Hideki Matsuyama is starting the PGA Tour’s lucrative postseason without his ...
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McCarthy shares lead with Matsuyama at St Jude's Championship: American Denny McCarthy and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama shared the lead on 11-under after ...
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Hotels, Japanese inns hit by cancellations after megaquake alert - The Mainichi: KOCHI (Kyodo) -- Hotels and ryokan, Japanese-style inns, in coastal areas in ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240811/p2g/00m/0na/016000c

Matsuyama opens up five-shot lead at St Jude Championship: Japan's Hideki Matsuyama produced an outstanding round of 64 to open up a five-stroke lead ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/matsuyama-opens-up-five-shot-lead-at-st-jude-championship

Maruyama named International team's final assistant for Presidents Cup: International team captain Mike Weir named Japan’s Shigeki Maruyama as his fifth and ...
reuters.com/sports/golf/maruyama-named-international-teams-final-assistant-presidents-cup-2024-08-21/

Olympics: Japan wins gold in men's fencing team foil event in Paris - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240805/p2g/00m/0sp/002000c

Thousands cancel trips in Japan after megaquake alert: The cancellations have dealt businesses a heavy blow in what would have been one of the busiest seasons.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/thousands-cancel-trips-in-japan-after-megaquake-alert

Matsuyama’s Notable Work Ethic Pays Off with Japan’s 1st Olympic Medal in Golf; Earns Bronze to Make Up for Tokyo Disappointment
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/olympics-paralympics/20240805-202938/

Badminton Pair Matsuyama, Shida Won Bronze
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Ehime: Iconic Bathhouse Reopens in Matsuyama After More than 5 Years’ Renovation
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Badminton: Chen, Jia win gold in all-Chinese women's doubles final
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Matsuyama leads Schauffele as golfers hail Olympic experience: Japan's Hideki Matsuyama shot a sparkling eight-under-par opening round to take the lead in ...
japantoday.com/category/paris-2024-olympics/matsuyama-leads-schauffele-as-golfers-hail-olympic-experience

1 confirmed dead in search for missing in landslide in western Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240713/p2g/00m/0na/029000c

Golf-Schauffele overcomes ants to share lead: Xander Schauffele remained in the hunt for a second successive Olympic gold as the American ended the second day of ...
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Japan's minimum wage race heats up as businesses feel strain: To stem the outflow of young people from regional areas amid a tight labor market ...
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Olympic golf gets loud start, slow finish and Matsuyama in the lead
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Olympics-Golf-Japan's Matsuyama takes early lead, Schauffele close: GUYANCOURT (Reuters) - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama grabbed an early lead in the ...
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One of Japan's oldest hot springs reopens: The historic Dogo Onsen bathhouse in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, has fully reopened to the public after being ...
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Japan brewer develops unique beer glass that forces drinkers to down their suds slowly - The Mainichi
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Three found dead in Japan landslide after heavy rain: Three people were found dead at the site of landslide in western Japan after heavy rain hit the region ...
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Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high ...
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Natural beauty and a rich history await you in Ehime Prefecture: Situated in the northwestern corner of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture has a long coastline straddling ...
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Push to build museum as tribute to 'Dragon Ball' creator Toriyama in native Aichi Pref. - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240604/p2a/00m/0na/013000c

Key FactsPush for 'Dragon Ball' Creator Toriyama Museum in Aichi Prefecture
Jun 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mainichi.jp
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mainichi.jp
- Gov. Omura supports museum idea for Akira Toriyama
- Fan support grows for museum establishment in Aichi Prefecture
- Online posts advocate for an Akira Toriyama Museum
- Government anticipates potential challenges in museum construction
Bond traders make one-of-a-kind gain at tiny bank in Ehime: Iyogin Holdings, a regional bank based in the prefectural capital of Matsuyama ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/31/companies/iyogin-bank-bond-traders/

X Platform to Help Spread Japanese Anime Around World; Executive Vows to Battle ‘Impression Farming’ with AI
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan: Nestled near the peak of Mount Gagyu, at an impressive elevation of 430 meters, lies the awe-inspiring ...
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Ehime: Dogo Onsen Honkan to Raise Bathing Fees in Effort to Preserve Treasure of Matsuyama
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