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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Naked Festival' Accident, Heavily Injured Man in His 50s Dies - Second Death Among Participants

A second participant in a fatal accident during the 'Naked Festival' in Okayama Prefecture has died, bringing the total number of fatalities to two.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:42 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ethylene production cut in Mizushima, Okayama by Mitsubishi Chemical and Asahi Kasei due to Middle East situation

Mitsubishi Chemical has begun reducing ethylene production at its Mizushima plant in Okayama, Japan, citing difficult procurement of raw materials due to worsening conditions in the Middle East.

Mar 12 β€’ 07:50 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Okayama's 'Naked Festival' Accident: Unconscious Man Dies from Hypoxic Brain Injury

A participant in Okayama's 'Naked Festival' has died due to hypoxic brain injury, according to local police updates.

Mar 9 β€’ 09:36 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Naked Festival' Accident Forces Organizers to Consider All Possibilities Including Cancellation

A traditional festival in Okayama faced scrutiny after three participants were hospitalized in serious condition, prompting organizers to reassess safety measures and future events.

Feb 28 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Okayama's 'Naked Festival', consciousness regained for one of three men who were in critical condition

One man in his 40s has regained consciousness after falling unconscious during the Okayama 'Naked Festival', while two others remain in critical condition according to local police.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:08 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Naked Festival Resulting in Three People in Critical Condition, Measures Taken but 'Unforeseen Events Happen'

A traditional naked festival in Okayama Prefecture, known for its intense competitions involving physical contact among participants, left three individuals in critical condition, reviving concerns over safety measures at the event.

Feb 23 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's 500-Year-Old 'Naked Festival' Leaves 3 Unconscious... Scuffle for Sacred Charms

In Japan's historic 'Naked Festival,' three participants were reported unconscious and hospitalized following a ritual scuffle for sacred charms.

Feb 23 β€’ 07:12 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Six people injured in Okayama's Naked Festival, three in critical condition fighting for 'treasure wood'

Six men were injured, three critically, during the Naked Festival in Okayama as participants fought for a piece of 'treasure wood.'

Feb 21 β€’ 18:04 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Please, Senior" - The Election Poster Symbolizing "Takaichi Popularity"

The article discusses the recent historical victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the Japanese general elections, highlighting the significant impact of Takaichi Sanae's popularity on the election results.

Feb 10 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Calligraphy Exhibition 'Writing is Me' at Okayama Korean School

A calligraphy exhibition named 'Writing is Me', celebrating peace and unification on the Korean Peninsula, will be held in Seoul featuring works by students from Okayama Korean School in Japan.

Feb 4 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prince Akishino and Princess Akishino attend an award ceremony honoring excellent young researchers in Ueno, Tokyo

On March 3, Prince Akishino and Princess Akishino attended the 22nd Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Award Ceremony at the Japan Academy Hall in Ueno, Tokyo, where 25 recipients, including Professor Yosuke Togashi from Okayama University Hospital, were honored for their outstanding research.

Feb 3 β€’ 06:52 UTC

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