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Gov. Motohiko Saito meets reporters at the Hyogo Prefectural Government headquarters in Kobe on May 15, 2025. (Mainichi/Toru Kurita) In the latest development in Gov. Motohiko Saito's alleged ...
It's a solemn day of reflection and gratitude. One of the most visible ways Americans express this respect is through flag display. But many people still don't know that Memorial Day has its own ...
Providence, Rhode Island, officials have accepted a request to fly the Palestinian flag Friday at City Hall in the state's capital. City officials emphasized that no American flags are being ...
The University of Hyogo (UH) is a public university headquartered in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, Japan. It was established in April 2004 when three universities were amalgamated. UH's predecessor ...
Instead, the 2028 Olympics – the first Summer Games the United States will host since 1996 – will feature flag football as one of its new events. NFL AT THE 2028 OLYMPICS: Which players we'd ...
Salt Lake City and Boise, two Democratic-controlled cities, have adopted the Pride flag as their official city flags in response to Republican-sponsored state laws barring unsanctioned flags ...
The European flag will be allowed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but with limitations for artists, something Brussels called "disappointing". Fans attending the Eurovision Song Contest in ...
TOYOOKA, Hyogo -- The 50th Izushi soba eating contest, in which participants compete to eat as many plates of buckwheat noodles as possible within a time limit, was held on May 18 in Izushi ...
In response to recent transphobic policy changes made by the Donald Trump administration, a group of climbers orchestrated what it says is the largest flag display on Yosemite National Park’s El ...
Flag football is coming to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and on Tuesday at the Spring League Meetings, NFL clubs voted to allow NFL players to participate. "It's an incredible honor for any ...
Last month, Black Flag’s only permanent member, guitarist Greg Ginn, announced a new lineup for the band consisting of vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez, and drummer Bryce Weston.
The NFL voted unanimously to allow its players to participate in Olympic flag football in 2028. Flag football star Darrell Doucette III is welcoming competition for roster spots but is hoping he ...