1. On October 18th in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan set a world record for most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously.
2. The event was organized by a local civic group to promote the city as a center of confectionery and featured 282 participants ranging from children to adults.
3. Participants were given 15 minutes to decorate their miniature gingerbread houses using items such as chocolate, dried mikan, and frosting. A total of 279 participants successfully completed the task, earning Kainan City a Guinness World Record.
2. The event was organized by a local civic group to promote the city as a center of confectionery and featured 282 participants ranging from children to adults.
3. Participants were given 15 minutes to decorate their miniature gingerbread houses using items such as chocolate, dried mikan, and frosting. A total of 279 participants successfully completed the task, earning Kainan City a Guinness World Record.
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On October 18th in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan set a Guinness World Record for most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously. Organized by a local civic group to promote the city's confectionery, 282 participants aged from children to adults took part. In just 15 minutes,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251020_01/#summary
Date: Oct. 20, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-20
Created: 2025/10/20 06:10
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:54
Last Read: 2025/10/20 07:26