That’s the thinking of the small seaside town of Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, located a few hours north of Tokyo. The area has an ancient history stretching back to the Kofun Period (250–552).

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This afternoon will continue to be breezy for some with a mixture of bright spells and areas of variable cloud. It will also be slightly milder than the previous day. Tonight Extensive cloud will ...