Hyogo

Why not celebrate your graduation with a cool boat trip to the world’s biggest tidal whirlpools?

Embark on a new stage of life with a symbolic boat journey!

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Junior high principal in Hyogo fired for stealing seven half cups of coffee

One sip over the line, sweet Jesus. One sip over the line…

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The story behind “the most hopeful ramen bar in the world”

 Solving the mystery of the “world’s most hectic noodles” from Human Beings Everybody Noodles. 

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Akashiyaki: A regional dumpling with a fascinating backstory

Osaka might be famous for takoyaki, but Akashi is the place where octopus balls first started.

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Convenience store clerk arrested for punching customer over receipt in Hyogo Prefecture

Receipt reception is a recipe for retail retaliation.

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Onitsuka Tiger now sells Shinkansen sneakers that cost more than a trip on the bullet train

Slip your feet into three different styles designed to look like three different types of bullet train.

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The town with Japan’s best castle also has one of Japan’s best breakfasts. Here’s where to eat it

The oldest cafe in Himeji serves up the city’s favorite sweet breakfast treat.

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Hyogo man arrested for stealing over 1,000 New Year greeting cards to “distract from loneliness”

1,000 is the loneliest number.

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We took a chance on a die-roll ticket to Amarube and had a nice little adventure

If you’re also thinking of going to this small railway town in Hyogo Prefecture, here are some tips!

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Personal information of everyone in Amagasaki City lost by person who passed out drunk on street

Remember, don’t drink and carry the personal info everyone in the city.

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Last of Japan-made matchbooks to end production this month

The once ubiquitous promotional tool snuffed out like a… What do you call those stick thingies again?

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A look inside the real sauna installed in a city bus: Sabus

Probably the only city bus you can describe as a “hot ride.”

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Stalker uncovered after committing hit and run while driving victim’s car

Suspect becomes victim in a bizarre twist of fate.

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Hyogo man arrested for stalking woman through her bank account

Suspect made dozens of one-yen transfers in two weeks.

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New dinosaur fossil discovered on Awaji Island, named after Japanese god

Well, new to us at least.

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Hyogo man arrested for stealing 13 tiny fish valued at 52,000 yen

More medaka mischief.

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Hyogo Prefecture to give 320,000 fans to restaurants for customers to cover mouths, dine “safely”

It’s better than nothing, but….

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Contract bridge: Kobe neighborhood occasionally held hostage by owner of only bridge out

Owner demands 12 million yen from residents for their only way out of the neighborhood.

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Government worker leaves water running for a month, forced to pay half the 6,000,000-yen bill

Employee forgets to turn off the water, but did employers forget to turn on labor laws?

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Hyogo boy singing “I hate baldies” assaulted by 55-year-old man with pro-wrestling move

Luckily, there was no Spanish announcer’s table nearby.

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