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White Panels at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Hide Scars of 2011 Accident
White panels covered the No. 1 reactor building at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Fri...
January 24, 2026
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Special Snow Notice Issued in Japan’s Fukui Prefecture; Traffic Disruptions Likely Through Sunday Morning
FUKUI — The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special notice over heavy snowfall in Fukui Pref...
January 24, 2026
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Go Player Ichiriki Tries Hawaiian Staple Ahi Poke Bowl During Lunch Break on Kisei Title Series’ 2nd Day
HONOLULU — The opening match of Go’s 50th Kisei title series, featuring defending title holder Ry...
January 24, 2026
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Heavy Snowfall in Tohoku, Eastern Japan Regions Forecast Through Saturday; 4 Deaths Reported
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned that heavy snowfall is expected to continue espe...
January 24, 2026
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Noto Quake-Hit Suzu to Reuse Part of Osaka Expo Grand Ring as Timber for Disaster Public Housing
SUZU, Ishikawa ― Municipal government of Suzu, a city in Ishikawa Prefecture devastated by the No...
January 24, 2026
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Professional Go Players Provide Analysis of Kisei Title Series Match to Students in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Professional players taught Go to about 25 students at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Reso...
January 23, 2026
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Lunch Orders of Go Players Draw Attention During Kisei Title Match in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The lunch orders of two top Go players drew attention when Kisei title holder Ryo Ichi...
January 23, 2026
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Japan’s North Hit with Heavy Snow; Multiple Areas Record Season’s Lowest Temp
Heavy snow fell over a wide area along the Sea of Japan side, mainly in the Hokuriku region, from...
January 23, 2026
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Japan’s Prestigious Go Kisei Series Kicks Off in Hawaii
HONOLULU — The 50th Kisei title series, the most prestigious title in the world of Go, kicked off...
January 23, 2026
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Go Fans in Hawaii Excited to See Professional Players in Action During Kisei Title Series
HAWAII — With the 50th Kisei title series, the most prestigious title in the world of Go, to kick...
January 22, 2026
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Kisei Go Title Series to be Held in Prince Waikiki Ocean-View Suite
The first match of the 50th Kisei title series — the most prestigious title in the world of Go — ...
January 22, 2026
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Hawaii Declares ‘Go Month’ on Eve of Hosting Kisei Title Series between Champ Ryo Ichiriki and Challenger Toramaru Shibano
HONOLULU — A reception for the 50th Kisei title series was held at the Japanese Consulate General...
January 22, 2026
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Snow Delays Tokaido Shinkansen
The Tokaido Shinkansen is operating at reduced speeds on Thursday due to heavy snowfall between G...
January 22, 2026
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Go Players Ichiriki, Shibano Inspect Hawaiian Hotel Venue for Kisei Title Series
HONOLULU — Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki and challenger Toramaru Shibano on Wednesday inspected...
January 22, 2026
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Heavy Snowfall on Sea of Japan Side; Kanazawa, Shiga Blanketed in White
Heavy snow fell from Wednesday night through Thursday morning along the Sea of Japan side from no...
January 22, 2026
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