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University of Tokyo Seeking Donations for Work on Famous Akamon Gate; Plans to Reinforce Structure Against Earthquakes, Reopen It in 2027
The University of Tokyo has begun soliciting donations for planned work on the famous Akamon red ...
December 3, 2024
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Hokkaido Student Wins Prince Takamado Trophy at English Speech Contest; Kouichi Ito’s Speech on Confidence Takes Top Prize
An impassioned speech about confidence won Kouichi Ito the top prize at the 76th H.I.H. Prince Ta...
December 2, 2024
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Princess to Trace Century-Long Ties with Turkey; Visit to Include Archaeological Site Linked to Prince Mikasa
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will depart for Turkey on Tuesday on a goodwill vis...
December 2, 2024
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Health Ministry Plans to Let Patients to Register at Multiple Transplant Facilities; Heart Transplant Criteria to Change
Patients waiting to receive organs from brain-dead donors will be allowed to register multiple tr...
December 2, 2024
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Bear Found in Abandoned House in Japan’s Fukushima Pref.; Police Asked Locals to Stay Indoors
FUKUSHIMA — A resident of Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture, reported to police that a bear had ente...
December 2, 2024
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Bear Captured After Spending 2 Days in Northern Japan Supermarket; Male Employee Victim Sustained Minor Injuries
AKITA — A bear was captured in a box trap on Monday morning after attacking an employee at a supe...
December 2, 2024
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Yui Yokoyama, Former AKB48 Member, Has Married Shota Gogami, Member of Junretsu
Yui Yokoyama, 31, a TV personality and former member of the girl band AKB48, has married Shota Go...
December 2, 2024
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Sapporo White Illumination Event Underway; 5 Locations in City Lit Up to Create Winter Wonderland
SAPPORO — The Sapporo White Illumination, a winter illumination event, is being held at five loca...
December 2, 2024
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Japan’s Oldest Bottle-Fed Polar Bear Celebrates 25th Birthday; Same Zookeeper Has Stayed by her Side Since Birth
Peace, a female polar bear, overcame hardships after being separated from her mother — requiring ...
December 2, 2024
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Former BIT Mining CEO Accused of Bribing Diet Member; Allegations Related to Bid for Integrated Resort Project
A former chief executive officer of 500.com (now BIT Mining Ltd.) has been indicted on charges of...
December 1, 2024
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Victims of Fire at Japan Lawmaker Inoguchi’s Home Identified
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The two victims of a recent fire at Japanese lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s home...
December 1, 2024
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Car Involved in Collision During Visit to Tottori
The car carrying Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had contact with a security guard vehicle in front...
December 1, 2024
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Tokyo Police Works with Muji to Design Stylish Bicycle Helmets; Project Intends to Address Low Rate of Helmet Use in Tokyo
With helmet use low among cyclists, Tokyo police are now working with Ryohin Keikaku Co., which p...
December 1, 2024
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JAL Plane’s Right Rear Tire Punctures While Landing at Kagoshima Airport; No Passengers or Crew Injured
A Japan Airlines Flight 647 from Haneda Airport suffered a puncture in its right rear tire while ...
November 30, 2024
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Bear Attacks Employee at Supermarket in Northern Japan City Akita
A supermarket employee in Akita City was attacked by a bear in the store at around 6:20 a.m. on S...
November 30, 2024
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