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Toyooka, Crab County, Where the Crab is Plenty and the People Are Genki.

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Hyogo Times

By Tajima Correspondent Esperanza Urbaez They came from far and wide to witness the grand display of the freshest, biggest and most delicious crab in all of Hyogo at the 19th Toyooka Tuiyama Port Crab Festival. Held by the Toyooka … Continue reading →

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Setsubun! Feb. 3rd for Spring, Cleansing, and Bean Throwing

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Whitney Conti

From Soy Beans to Peanuts: the past and present of Setsubun What is setsubun? Setsubun literally means the division or transition between seasons. Today, however, it is more synonymous with the bean throwing festival welcoming the first day of spring. … Continue reading →

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