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Decorative ‘Kagamimochi’ Rice Cakes Prepared at Store in Yokohama; Mochi Made to Celebrate New Year in Japan
Workers prepare sets of kagamimochi, decorative glutinous rice cakes, made to celebrate the New Y...
December 29, 2024
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Illumination Honoring Earthquakes Begins in Kesennuma, Miyagi Pref.; 1,500 Plastic Bottles Shine Message of Remembrance
KESENNUMA, Miaygi — A message to remember Japan’s earthquakes illuminated the former building of ...
December 29, 2024
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Japan to Call for ‘Special Preparations’ during Nankai Trough Quake Warning; Call Comes Following Review of Public Response
The public is being asked to make “special preparations,” which include always carrying cash and ...
December 29, 2024
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Stations, Airports Packed with Travelers; Scores Head Home for Holiday Season
Train stations and airports across the nation were packed with people heading home for the year-e...
December 28, 2024
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New Limited Express Train Destination to Ease Kyoto Station Congestion; Bringing Travelers Closer to Popular Spots
As a measure to ease congestion caused by inbound tourists at Kyoto Station, all Limited Express ...
December 28, 2024
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Mt. Fuji Measured to be 5 cm Taller, Satellite Data Shows; New Method of Measuring Utilizes Michibiki Satellite, GPS
Through the use of advanced satellite technology, a reference point near the summit of Mt. Fuji i...
December 28, 2024
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Two Adorable White Tiger Cubs at Saitama Pref. Zoo Grow Bigger; Will Be Displayed to Public From Jan. 4
Two white tiger cubs, which were born at Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 7, have been stea...
December 28, 2024
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Depopulation in Japan Attributed to Decrease in Hidden Christians; Estimated to be Less than 100 Hidden Christians in Japan
A group of hidden Christians on Ikitsuki Island in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, where believers h...
December 27, 2024
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Attacks on Japan’s Core Infrastructure Highlight Need for Active Cyber Defense System; LDP Official says Party Aiming to Implement New System Soon
Japan Airlines Co. and MUFG Bank Ltd., which were both hit by cyberattacks on Thursday, are consi...
December 27, 2024
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Cyberattacks Target Critical Infrastructure in Japan; Risk Management Procedures by Companies Questioned
A pair of cyberattacks on Thursday targeted critical infrastructure in Japan.
...December 27, 2024
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Iran, South Africa, Botswana and El Salvador to Withdraw from 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Japan; Cape Verde Decides to Participate
Iran, South Africa, Botswana and El Salvador will withdraw from the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, accor...
December 27, 2024
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Japan’s MUFG Bank Also Hit by Similar Cyberattack as JAL; Metropolitan Police Department Working to Determine Source of Attacks
MUFG Bank, Ltd. announced it was hit by a cyberattack, which resulted from large amounts of data ...
December 27, 2024
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Japan Town Installs Unique Kadomatsu New Year Ornaments; Ornaments Made Without Using Pine Wood to Follow Hakone Tradition
HAKONE, Kanagawa — A pair of kadomatsu New Year’s ornaments that do not use pine wood were instal...
December 27, 2024
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PV of Pirated Manga Surge as Hosting Sites Start Domain Hopping; ¥150 Bil. Worth Manga Viewed
Visits to pirate websites that upload Japanese manga without permission have surged, with about 5...
December 26, 2024
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JR Yokosuka Line Temporarily Suspended for a Second Time in One Day; Current Suspension is Due To Fire
The JR Yokosuka Line has been temporarily suspended this evening due to a fire along the line, th...
December 25, 2024
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