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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Sweating to “Raji Ball” Ping Pong – A Health Festival in Himi
The Himi Athletic Association’s “Sports and Health Festival” was held recently in the Himi Municipal Fureai Sports Center. Participants sweated it up to unicurl, a version of curling played on a hard floor, and “raji ball” ping-pong, a variation on ping-pong using a larger ball and … Continue reading
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Takaoka Station Himi Line Platform Relocation Complete
On August 23, as part of ongoing work to the Takaoka station, relocation of the Himi line platform was completed and use of the new platform (approx. 90 meters long) between Himi and Takaoka began. Also to be used as a freight line, the … Continue reading
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Ninja Hattori-kun Neckties On Sale Now
Today I’d like to talk about a special item that you can only buy in Himi! This necktie, bearing the image of Ninja Hattori-kun, was designed by the Himi Line–Johana Line Hattori-kun Train Association. The character design was done by, of course, Himi’s own cartoonist, … Continue reading
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Blood Drive – Please Donate
Thank You. In recent years the number of donators has gone down. In particular, the number of young people donating has decreased noticeably. You never know when you or a loved one will need a blood transfusion. The next time the … Continue reading
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The 9th Himi “Kito Kito” Manga Road Grand Prix
Overview of the Awards From May 5th to June 30 of this year, we received 262 works of art from all over Japan. Fujiko Fujio, the creator of Himi’s legendary Hattori-kun, decided the winners. Fujiko Fujio-sensei’s comments Overall Impression: “The level of quality was … Continue reading
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City Park News – Flower Viewing Information
Junicho Gatasuigo Park The lilies in the lily pond are now in full bloom. The best time to see them is between 10 AM and 12 PM. They can be seen until the end of August. Map: Source: City of … Continue reading
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The 48th Himi Public Art Exhibition
Time and date: September 2-5, 2010, from 10 AM to 6 PM. (Until 4:30 PM on September 5th). Place: Himi Shimin Kaikan The people of Himi will be displaying their art work together in one place. For more details, please contact the City … Continue reading
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Himi at Night Downtown Tour 8/27
Have a night out on the town and try some of our delicious restaurants! Enjoy the nighttime scenery of Himi—And eat your fill! The “Himi at Night Downtown Tour.” The local chefs have put together a special menu that exemplifies Himi-style … Continue reading
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Junicho Gatasuigo Park Flower Viewing Information
The water lillies have begun to bloom in the ponds, as have the lotus flowers! They can been seen until the end of August. Google map:
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