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Tokyo to Establish Ordinance to Prevent Harassing Behavior by Customers
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to establish an ordinance aimed at preventing “customer hara...
February 21, 2024
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Korea Plaintiff Takes Japan Firm’s Court Deposit
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — A South Korean plaintiff has received funds deposited to a South Korean court b...
February 20, 2024
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Stray Whale Dies at Port in Sakai, Osaka Pref.; 12-Meter-Long Whale First Found at West Japan Port on Jan. 23
SAKAI, Osaka — A whale that wandered into a port in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, was confirmed dead, acc...
February 20, 2024
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Japan’s Hina Dolls Play Track and Field Sports; 500 Dolls on Display in Takahama to Hype Up Mood for Paris Games
TAKAHAMA, Aichi — To promote this summer’s Paris Olympic Games, about 500 hina dolls arranged in a s...
February 20, 2024
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Summer-like Temperature Felt in Japan; 23.7 C Recorded in Tokyo, 25 C or Higher in Gunma, Chiba (UPDATE 1)
Warm air flowing from the south on Tuesday brought higher temperatures to Japan, mainly in regions o...
February 20, 2024
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University of Tokyo to Offer 5-Year Program Integrating Undergraduate, Graduate Studies to Foster High-Quality Research
Aiming to carry out global-level research and foster human resources, the University of Tokyo has de...
February 19, 2024
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Shizuoka Prefecture to Ask Unprepared Mt. Fuji Climbers to Refrain from Mountaineering; Yamanashi Prefecture to Begin Taking a Toll on Mountain Trail
SHIZUOKA — Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu plans to introduce a system this summer in which people wil...
February 19, 2024
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Tokyu Toyoko Line Resumes Operation between Shibuya and Musashi Kosugi Stations (UPDATE1)
Tokyu Toyoko Line resumed operation at 10:31 a.m. between Shibuya and Musashi Kosugi Stations....
February 19, 2024
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Masaharu Fukuyama, Riisa Naka Parade as Chinese Imperial Couple During Nagasaki Lantern Festival
The “Emperor Parade,” the highlight of the Nagasaki Lantern Festival held in Nagasaki City, took pl...
February 17, 2024
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One Month to go Until the Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension; the “First Train” Sells Out in 1 Minute
Marking one month before the Hokuriku Shinkansen line extends, tickets for the first train on the fi...
February 17, 2024
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7-meter Doll Pyramid Returns to Mall in Saitama Pref.; 1,550 Hina Dolls on Display
Traditional dolls for the Hina Matsuri festival line a display pyramid at the Elumi Konosu Shopping ...
February 17, 2024
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Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Kuradashi Sells Discounted Valentine’s Day Chocolates to Tackle Food Waste
“Our Valentine’s starts from Feb. 15,” reads a sign at a venue in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu in Chuo Ward, ...
February 17, 2024
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A Man Fell Attempting “Mata-Nozoki” to View Amanohashidate, One of the Three Most Scenic Spots in Japan; Presumed to be Pushed by His Friend
A man in his 50s fell from the observation platform on Thursday while trying to view Amanohashidate,...
February 17, 2024
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Japan Prison Guards to Use Honorific “San” When Addressing Inmates; Measure Aimed at Curbing Human Rights Abuses
Staff at prisons across Japan will soon use the honorific suffix “san” when addressing inmates in mo...
February 16, 2024
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Government to Submit Bill Allowing Joint Child Custody
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A government panel submitted a report on revising the Civil Code to Justice Min...
February 16, 2024
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