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Restart of Shimane Nuclear Plant Reactor Postponed Until Autumn or Later; Schedule Change Due to Delayed Completion of Safety Measures
Chugoku Electric Power Co. is expected to postpone the restart of a reactor at its Shimane nuclea...
April 30, 2024
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Pritzker Prize Laureate Shows Thoughts on Families and Communities Through Housing Architecture
KUMAMOTO — Hotakubo Housing, a housing complex in Kumamoto City, is the first work of Japanese ar...
April 30, 2024
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Steam Locomotive in Japan’s Fukushima Pref. Marks 25th Anniversary of Service; Ceremony Held to Cerebrate Milestone of SL Banetsu Monogatari
AIZU-WAKAMATSU, Fukushima — A steam locomotive on the JR Banetsu-saisen line on Monday marked the...
April 30, 2024
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Large Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Brings 19 km Volcanic Plume; No Noticeable Tidal Change, No Risk of Tsunami in Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced Tuesday that a massive eruption occurred at Indonesia’s...
April 30, 2024
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Families of Japanese Nationals Abducted by North Korea Depart for U.S. to Seek Washington’s Support
Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea departed Haneda Airport for the United Sta...
April 30, 2024
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Japanese Government to Lower Hurdles for New Drug Applications; Aims to Improve Japan’s ‘Drug Loss’ Problem
The Health, Labor, and Welfare Ministry has decided to ease requirements for the approval of appl...
April 29, 2024
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Hokkaido Police Release Footage of Bear Attack on Truck; Dashcam Footage Shows Moment of Attack
Police in Nemuro, Hokkaido, on Monday released dashcam footage of a brown bear attacking a light ...
April 29, 2024
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Japan Recognizes 4,108 People in 2024 Spring Honors
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government announced on Monday a list of 4,108 people recognized ...
April 29, 2024
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High Temperatures Expected in Tokyo, Surrounding Areas
On Monday, the third day of the Golden Week holiday period, high pressure is forecast for the Kan...
April 29, 2024
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Two People Bitten, Injured by Wild Boar in Aichi Pref.; Boar Remains on the Loose
NAGOYA - A man and a woman were bitten by a wild boar on Sunday at a forest park in Owariasahi, A...
April 28, 2024
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Tourist Spots Across Japan Bustle with Families, Foreign Visitors for Golden Week Holidays
The Golden Week holiday period, which features up to 10 consecutive days off this year, kicked of...
April 28, 2024
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Midsummer Day in Various Locations, 32.1 C in Fukushima Pref., 31.4 C in Gunma Pref.
The weather cleared up and temperatures rose in many areas nationwide on Sunday, the second day of t...
April 28, 2024
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‘AI Script’ Event in Tokyo Canceled Due to Plagiarism Criticism
A performance featuring popular voice actors reading out an “AI script” had to be canceled last m...
April 28, 2024
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JR Chuo Line Suspended Operation between Mitaka and Kunitachi Stations Due to Accident (Update1)
JR Chuo Line's rapid service has been suspending operation between Tokyo and Takao Stations on bo...
April 27, 2024
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Japanese Slow to Resume Foreign Travel as Weak Yen Bites; April Marks 60 Yrs since Nationals Allowed to Sightsee Abroad
April marks 60 years since Japanese people were officially allowed to make pleasure trips abroad....
April 27, 2024
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