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Dismantling of Reactor Begins at Hamaoka Nuclear Plant; Power Station Set to be Fully Decommissioned in FY2042
Chubu Electric Power Co. has begun dismantling the No. 2 reactor at its Hamaoka Nuclear Power Sta...
March 18, 2025
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Mt. Fuji Entry Fee to Be Raised to ¥4,000 in Shizuoka Pref., with Yamanashi Pref. Levying Same Fee for Yoshida Trail
The Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly has passed an ordinance that will require a ¥4,000 entry fee to...
March 18, 2025
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With Snow Expected in Kanto, JR East to Suspend Kaiji, Azusa Operations on Wednesday
East Japan Railway Co. announced Tuesday that almost all Kaiji and Azusa limited express trains s...
March 18, 2025
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Ishiba Cabinet Approval Rating Hits Low of 31％ as Broad Majority Takes Issue with PM’s Gift Certificates, Survey Says
The approval rating for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet has dropped to 31%, the lowest le...
March 18, 2025
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Humanity May Lose Control of AI, Yuval Noah Harari Warns; Israeli Historian Says Newspapers May Provide Vital Protection
Humanity could someday become unable to control advanced artificial intelligence, a renowned Isra...
March 17, 2025
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Sakai Attracts Visitors with Long-Established Tea Culture; City Is Hometown of Sengoku-Era Tea Master Sen no Rikyu
SAKAI — In Sakai, the city where the great tea master Sen no Rikyu (1522-91) was born and worked,...
March 17, 2025
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54％ in Japan Approve of Trump’s Ceasefire Talks for Ukraine, Yomiuri Poll Finds; Approval Highest Among Younger Respondents
An opinion poll indicated that 54% of respondents approve of U.S. President Trump’s efforts in le...
March 17, 2025
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Relatives of War Dead from WWII Battle on Attu Island Hope to Retrieve Remains Soon; Over 2,000 Soldier’s Remains Still on Island
The relatives of Japanese soldiers who died fighting U.S. forces on Attu Island, a fierce battlef...
March 17, 2025
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ANA, JAL Cancel Flights to and from Hokkaido, Aomori Pref. Due to Bad Weather in Northern Japan
Flights to and from Hokkaido and Aomori Prefecture are being canceled one after another on Monday...
March 17, 2025
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Sloppy Cases Stand Out in Online Medical Consultation in Japan; Doctors Not Showing Up, Unproper Prescribing
There have recently been a string of problems with online medical consultations via smartphones a...
March 17, 2025
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Takuya Onishi Reaches ISS on Crew Dragon; Starts Half-Year as Commander
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Takuya Onishi reached the International Space Station on Sunday Japa...
March 16, 2025
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Bereaved Families of 1995 Subway Sarin Attack Victims Hold Symposium in Tokyo; Preserving Memories of Incident
Bereaved family members of the 1995 subway sarin attack victims held a symposium ahead of the 30t...
March 16, 2025
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Expo Bus Designs Unveiled; Two Models of Self-Driving Electric Vehicles will be Used In and Around Venue
The designs of two models of self-driving buses that will be showcased at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai E...
March 16, 2025
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Couple Moves Izakaya to Fukushima Pref. Town as Way to Help with Recovery Efforts; Japanese-Style Pub Offers ‘Taste of Akita’ to Customers
NAMIE, Fukushima — A couple relocated their izakaya Japanese-style pub from Akita Prefecture to N...
March 16, 2025
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Chilly Sunday in Kanto Koshin Region; 5.7 Degrees at Noon in Central Tokyo, Snow in Kawaguchiko
The Kanto Koshin region woke up to a cold Sunday morning with rain and snow. According to the Jap...
March 16, 2025
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