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Media · Kitakami

Bear Believed to Have Killed Woman in Her House; Claw Marks Found on Her Body, Animal Footprints Left in Iwate Pref. Home

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A woman, 81, who died in her home in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday is believed to have been attacked by a bear, authorities said.See the Story

Shohei Ohtani · Iwate

Artwork Depicting Shohei Ohtani Made From 15,000 Plastic Bottle Caps, Installed by Itoen at Jr Morioka Station

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[Yomiuri Shimbun] An art piece by Shohei Ohtani (from Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture), a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the major leagues, made up of about 15,000 plastic bottle caps, was unveiled at JR Morioka Station on the 26th. It was created by Itoen, a major beverage company that uses Ohtani in its advertising, and is located on the north side of the second floor of the station.Read Article

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Georgian Ambassador to Japan Mr. Rejava Visits the Prefecture, Meets with the Governor and Presents Wine

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[Yomiuri Shimbun] Georgia's Ambassador to Japan, Timuraz Rejava (37), whose humorous posts on Twitter (formerly Twitter) have become popular, visited the prefectural office on the 25th and had a discussion with Governor Tasso. 47 types of wine made from grapes from Georgia, the birthplace of wine, were sold to each prefecture.Read Article

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Donations for the Preservation and Public Display of 32nd Military Trenches - Onodera Raises Funds in Iwate - 356 Volunteers in 6 Prefectures

Toshimitsu Onodera (73), a resident of Iwate Prefecture, who sympathized with the activities of the "Group for the Preservation and Opening of the 32nd Army Headquarters Tunnel," donated a total of 712,000 yen to the group, which he collected from 356 volunteers through his own appeal.Iwate · IwateRead Article

Date Yoshimura, the Founder of the Sendai Domain's Restoration: Why Is He so Poorly Regarded Despite Restoring Its Finances?

28th June, 1680 (Enpo 8) was the birth date of Date Yoshimura, who would later become the fifth lord of the Sendai domain. As the son of Date Munefusa, the eighth son of the second lord, Date Tadamune, Yoshimura was the great-grandson of Date Masamune. However, Munefusa had established another family called the Miyatoko Date clan, so Yoshimura was treated as a relative rather than a member of the main family. He was born and raised in what is no…Finance · IchinosekiRead Article

Elevated Blood Glucose Levels Following Intake Associated with Longer

A groundbreaking study emerging from Japan’s serene rural landscapes challenges conventional wisdom regarding “normal” blood glucose levels and their influence on long-term mortality risks. While managing blood glucose to prevent diabetes has been a global health priority for decades, new research underscores the subtler intricacies within glucose regulation that could reshape how clinicians approach patient care. The decades-spanning Ohasama St…Iwate · IwateRead Article

Number of Consultations Not Decreasing, but Reconstruction Budget Is at a Turning Point for Mental Care 15 Years After the Earthquake: Asahi Shimbun

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On the 20th, the government decided on the framework for the reconstruction budget for fiscal 2026 to 2030. Next spring will mark 15 years since the earthquake, and reconstruction projects will be scaled down even further. At the request of Iwate Prefecture, the decision was made to continue the project, but conditions were attached to the "mental care" of victims, and the reconstruction projects...Earthquake · IwateRead Article

Why Could Yoritomo Not Forgive Yoshitsune for His Crimes? The Vengeful Spirit of Emperor Antoku Cannot Be Ignored

June 15, 1189 (April 30, leap year 5, Bunji) is the day of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's death. As you know, he was chased by his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo and died in Oshu, but why did Yoritomo have to eliminate his important blood relative in the first place? This is also a major theme in the historical drama "The 13 Lords of the Kamakura", and one of the reasons for this is that Kajiwara Kagetoki said in the drama, "Two heroes cannot stand side…Oshu · OshuRead Article

"Sweets Fair" Planned by High School Students in Miyako, Iwate

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[NHK] An event planned by high school students to enliven the local area with sweets was held in Miyako City on the 14th. The event, titled "Sweet Sweets Fair," was...High School Students · MiyakoRead Article

Why the Tragic Ushiwakamaru Is Favored by the Japanese - Why Was Yoshitsune Killed by Yoritomo?

After defeating the Taira clan, Minamoto no Yoshitsune died on June 15, 1189 (April 30, leap year, Bunji 5). Although his brilliant achievements on the battlefield will remain in posterity, he was eventually pursued by his brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo, and fled to Oshu where he met a heroic end. Many people are now captivated by his tragic life, and the majority see Yoritomo as a cold-hearted person. This sentiment is called "Hangan biiki" (fav…Oshu · OshuRead Article

Hachimantai, Which Straddles Iwate and Akita: Early Summer Scenery as the Snow Melts

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[NHK] Many tourists visit Hachimantai, which straddles Iwate and Akita prefectures, to enjoy the early summer scenery as the snow melts. Hachimantai, which is 1,613 meters above sea level, is the site of volcanic activity...Iwate · IwateRead Article

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