Stories from Kanazawa · Japan
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Japanese Election Lawsuit Argues Vote Disparity
A group of lawyers filed a lawsuit arguing that the value of a single vote in Japan's House of Representatives elections is unequal between electoral districts.
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North Japan Business Failures Reach 11-Year High
Business bankruptcies in the Hokuriku region of Japan reached their highest level in 11 years in April.
Kanazawa Shrine's Ancient Noh Ritual Resumes
The Ono Minato Shrine in Kanazawa City has resumed its 'Shinji Noh' ritual, an event with 400 years of tradition.
Japan Children's Kabuki Festival Concludes
The festival concluded with a personal anecdote about a mother giving a shirt each year, and the speaker's current fit. The speaker also reminisced about childhood sleeping arrangements in a shared living space without concern for privacy.
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Kanazawa-cho Recognized As Major Japanese Book Hub
The Kanjima-cho area near Yashokuni is identified as a major center for books in Japan. The area covers approximately half a hectare and hosts a cluster of 160 bookstores. This location contains over 10 million books, making it one of the largest book hubs.
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