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May 31, 2023 Local News
Zipping Across the Straits: Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki’s Sky-High Ambition
A collaborative project aiming to establish a zipline over the Kanmon Straits, connecting Kitakyushu City and Shimonoseki City...
Oct 1, 2021 Local News
Prices Of Fugu Down at First Auction of the Year
The first auction of globefish for the 2021-2022 season was held on Sep. 27 at a market in Shimonoseki City. The fish, known as fugu, is often served at high-end restaurants. Howev...
Sep 22, 2021 Local News
Fugu (Globefish) Sashimi Vending Machine Debuts
A fugu-sashi globefish vending machine debuted inside the Karato Market of Shimonoseki City. The thinly sliced fugu dish is a well-known local specialty of Yamaguchi Prefecture and...
Sep 18, 2019 Local News
Rugby Team Canada & Fukuoka Rugby Fan Guide
Earlier today, Sep. 18, Ian Burney, Ambassador of Canada to Japan met with members of the Canadian Rugby Team at their training camp in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture. In this photo,...
May 30, 2019 Local News
New Whaling Ship Proposed by Shimonoseki City
In the backdrop of Japan’s resumption of commercial whale hunting, Shimonoseki City has proposed the construction of a new whaling ship. The city has many whale-related companies a...
Apr 25, 2019 Event
Friendship Day 2019
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni takes pleasure in announcing their joint open house, JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day. This year marks the 43rd U.S.-Japan Friendship Day and comb...
Aug 14, 2018 Event
Team Lab Future Park in Shimonoseki
Combining art, science and technology, the Team Lab Future Park interactive exhibition presents visitors with an unprecedented and immersive multimedia interactive feast. Children ...
Apr 27, 2018 Event
Friendship Day 2018
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni takes pleasure in announcing their joint open house, JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day set for Saturday, May 5. This year marks the 42nd U.S.-Japan...
Mar 8, 2016 Event
Friendship Day 40th Anniversary
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni takes pleasure in announcing their joint open house, JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day Air Show set for Thursday, May 5, 2016. Continuing their new...
Apr 10, 2015 Event
Friendship Day 2015
The gates of MCAS Iwakuni open to welcome visitors from all over Japan! Meet US Marines, view the spectacular air show and see military airplanes and vehicles up close. Japanese an...
