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Haneda-Los Angeles ANA Aircraft Shaking Injures 5 Crew; Turbulence Suspected Cause, U.S. Authority to Investigate
Five flight attendants were injured during a flight from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to Los Angeles du...
January 29, 2025
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Heavy Snowfall Expected on Sea of Japan Side of Hokuriku, Tohoku Regions from Wednesday
The Sea of Japan side of Hokuriku and Tohoku regions is expected to be hit by heavy snowfall on W...
January 29, 2025
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Rescue Continues for Truck Driver Trapped in Saitama Pref. Sinkhole; 200 Nearby Households Issued Evacuation Advisory (UPDATE 1)
YASHIO, Saitama — A rescue operation is still ongoing a day after a truck and its driver fell int...
January 29, 2025
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Japan Eyes Actions Against Cult-Linked Aleph Over Insufficient Report; Group’s Membership Declined for 1st Time in Over 11 Years
The Public Security Intelligence Agency made a request Monday that regulatory action be extended ...
January 29, 2025
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Summary of Fuji TV Press Conference Held on Jan. 27; New Fuji TV President Says Company Will ‘Start from Zero’ to Restore Trust
The following is a summary of the press conference held by Fuji Television Network, Inc. on Monda...
January 28, 2025
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KyoAni Arsonist Shinji Aoba Withdraws Appeal; Death Sentence Finalized (UPDATE1)
Shinji Aoba, 46, who was convicted of murder and other charges for his July 2019 fatal arson atta...
January 28, 2025
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Fuji TV’s Viewing Rate Doubles Its Usual Level; 13.1% for Live Coverage of Press Conference
Fuji Television Network, Inc.’s coverage of its press conference on an issue related to retired p...
January 28, 2025
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Crane Falls, Crashes into Condominium in Osaka; Female Resident Falls, Suffers Injuries
OSAKA - A crane fell while it was being operated at a construction site and the tip of its arm co...
January 28, 2025
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Pollen Dispersion in Tokyo Begins on Earliest Date on Record; Global Warming Seen As A Cause
Despite still being the middle of winter, the dispersion of pollen has already begun.
...January 28, 2025
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Truck Falls into 10-Meter-Deep Sinkhole at Intersection in Saitama Pref.’s Yashio; Rescue Operations Underway
A truck fell into a sinkhole about 5 meters in diameter and 10 meters deep at an intersection on ...
January 28, 2025
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Survey: Dissatisfaction with Politics Higher Among Social Media Users; DPFP, Reiwa Shinsengumi Benefit from Short Videos
The influence of social media on elections has been attracting attention. Former Hyogo Gov. Motoh...
January 28, 2025
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Freelance Announcer Hiroshi Ikushima Taking Indefinite Hiatus; Removed from TBS Position Due to Harassment Allegations (UPDATE1)
TBS Radio, Inc. announced Monday that Hiroshi Ikushima has stepped down from his role as host of ...
January 27, 2025
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Fuji TV Chair, President Quit Over Masahiro Nakai Scandal; Express Regret For Not Sufficiently Helping Woman Involved
The chairman and president of Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Fuji TV) both resigned Monday amid t...
January 27, 2025
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‘Circulation’ Is Concept of Japan Pavilion at 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo; Meteorite From Mars to Be Displayed
Circulation is the concept of the upcoming 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Japan Pavilion, which was unv...
January 27, 2025
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Fuji TV Board Meeting to Be Held Over Scandal; To Discuss Employee’s Alleged Involvement, President Quitting
Fuji Television Network, Inc. was to hold an emergency board meeting on Monday afternoon over all...
January 27, 2025
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