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Tuna Sells for ¥207 Million at New Year’s Auction in Tokyo; 276-Kilogram Bluefin Brings Second-Highest Price on Record
A 276-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for ¥207 million at the New Year’s auction at Toyosu Market in K...
January 5, 2025
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Breakthrough AI System for Rapid Epicenter Detection and Tsunami Forecasting for Nankai Trough Earthquake
A team of researchers has developed a system using artificial intelligence to more accurately and...
January 4, 2025
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Govt to Launch Development Program for ASEAN Energy Sector; Japan-U.S. Joint Program for Regulations, Standards
The government from fiscal 2025 will launch a joint project with the United States to develop hum...
January 4, 2025
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Back to Everyday Life; Travelers Come Back to Normality after Year-End, New Year’s Holidays
A Tokaido Shinkansen platform at JR Tokyo Station on Saturday morning is packed with travelers wh...
January 4, 2025
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Japan Allows 5 Countries to Renew Working Holiday Visas; Britain, Canada Among Eligible Countries
The government as of Dec. 1 has made it possible for young nationals from five countries includin...
January 4, 2025
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Adult Women Enthralled by ‘Sylvanian Families’ Dolls; Childhood Toy Emblematic of Embracing Your Favorite Things
Women in Japan have become enamored with “Sylvanian Families,” a series of adorable animal dolls ...
January 4, 2025
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Firefighters in Haneda Aircraft Accident Exposed to Harmful New Plastic from Burning Plane
The Airbus A350-900 model of airplane that was used for Japan Airlines flight JAL 516 is cutting-...
January 4, 2025
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JAL Looks to Improve Training with Lessons Learned from Miraculous Evacuation at Haneda Airport
Thursday marked one year since a Japan Airlines plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft collided o...
January 3, 2025
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Japan to Develop Digital Manual on Deletion of Abusive Online Posts; Govt Aims to Cut Work, Emotional Burden Experienced by Victims
Triggered by a flood of abusive online posts, the government plans to develop a digital manual ou...
January 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Survey Finds 9 Of 30 Companies Positive On Ishiba Economic Policies; 15 Take Neutral Position, Citing Vagueness, Fear Of Falling Consumption
In a recent economic sentiment survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun with 30 major companies, o...
January 3, 2025
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Families of Japan Coast Guard Crew Members Mourn at Haneda Crash Site; 1 Year Anniversary Marked with Prayers, Moment of Silence
The families of the five Japan Coast Guard members who died in an aircraft collision on Jan. 2, 2...
January 3, 2025
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‘Year of the Snake’ Goods Slither into Market; Eye-Catching Decorations, Mouthwatering Sweets Go on Sale
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and companies have released products and swe...
January 3, 2025
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Japanese Icebreaker Shirase Reaches Showa Station in Antarctica
Showa Station, Antarctica (Jiji Press)—The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrived at Showa Station, ...
January 1, 2025
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Ameyoko Shopping Street Bustling with Shoppers Preparing for New Year’s Holidays; Bargain Hunting Popular Amid Rising Prices
The famous Ameyoko shopping street in the Ueno district of Taito Ward, Tokyo, was filled with sho...
December 31, 2024
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Top 10 International News Stories Of 2024
Donald Trump’s reelection as U.S. president topped the list of international news events for 2024...
December 31, 2024
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