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Yomiuri Shimbun Recovers Extras Published Days After Japan’s Great Kanto Earthquake
The Yomiuri Shimbun has filled a gap in its archives after acquiring two copies of extras published ...
September 1, 2023
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U.K. Supports Japan’s Treated Water Discharge; Satisfied with Monitoring and Safety Findings of IAEA
LONDON — The U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued a statement Thursday supportin...
September 1, 2023
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Japan Marks Centenary of Great Kanto Earthquake Disaster; Memorial Service Held in Tokyo
Friday marked the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, Japan’s deadliest natural disaste...
September 1, 2023
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Fukushima Pref. Coastal Trawlers Start New Fishing Season; Catches Recovering, But Anxiety Over Treated Water Persists
FUKUSHIMA — Trawl fishing began off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture on Friday for the first time s...
September 1, 2023
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Tritium Level Too Low to Detect in Fukushima Seawater, Fish in First Week of Water Release at Nuclear Plant
Tritium levels remained below detectable limits in seawater and fish sampled around the Fukushima No...
September 1, 2023
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Govt Eyes Emergency Support Package for Fisheries Sector
The government plans to launch an emergency support package for the fisheries sector following China...
September 1, 2023
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Typhoon Haikui approaching; Stormy Winds Forecast for Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands
Typhoon Haikui, also known as Typhoon No. 11, is expected to approach Ishigaki Island and other Saki...
September 1, 2023
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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Visits Fukushima, Expects U.S. Support in Seafood Dispute
SOMA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – The U.S. ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, visited the Fukushima region on...
September 1, 2023
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Nagano Pref. Town to Let Donors Stay at Historic Capsule Building
Accommodation coupons for stays at a landmark of 20th-century architecture designed by architect Kis...
September 1, 2023
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90-Year-Old Adventurer Yuichiro Miura Reaches Summit of Mt. Fuji in Wheelchair
MT. FUJI — Yuichiro Miura, a 90-year-old professional skier and adventurer, reached the summit of Mt...
August 31, 2023
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Typhoon Haikui Approaching Okinawa
Typhoon Haikui, also known as Typhoon No. 11, was moving west-northwest at about 15 kph near Okinoto...
August 31, 2023
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No Tritium Detected in Waters Off Fukushima Coast for 6 Consecutive Days; Results Below Detection Limit
No tritium has been detected in seawater samples taken 3 kilometers off the coast of the Fukushima N...
August 31, 2023
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Foreign Ministry Receives 500 Crank Calls Likely Made from China over Treated Water
The Foreign Ministry has received about 500 crank phone calls, believed to have originated from Chin...
August 31, 2023
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Japan Confectionery Prepares for Autumn, Winter with Seasonal Sweet
Employees add the finishing touches to kurikinton chestnut sweets at the Japanese confectionery Kawa...
August 31, 2023
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Hiroshima Girl’s Paper Cranes May Be Nominated For UNESCO Memory of the World
Paper cranes made by a 12-year-old girl who died in 1955 from leukemia after being exposed to the 19...
August 30, 2023
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