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Japan's 'pocket park' recognized as world's smallest by Guinness World Records
The Guinness World Records has recognized a "pocket park" in Japan as the world's smallest, the Tokyo-based Kyodo news agency ...
‘Park’ in central Japan’s Shizuoka recognised by Guinness as world’s smallest
A former town official proposed the idea after being inspired by Mill Ends Park in Oregon, the previous record-holder. Read ...
Japan built a 3D-printed train station in just 6 hours: Is this the future of public infrastructure?
In a global first, Japan’s JR West has constructed a fully functional train station using 3D printing technology — completing the project in under six hours. Built in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, the ...
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Small town courts Indian athletes
Hockey Town, Japan 17-year-old Miyu Hasegawa lives in Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture, a quiet town in the mountains of western Japan. It has a population of 12,000. At first glance, it seems like ...
'Park' in central Japan recognized by Guinness as world's smallest
NAGAIZUMI, Shizuoka (Kyodo) -- A "pocket park" in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka has been recognized by the ...