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Removal of Radioactive Steam-venting Pipes at Japan N-plant Sees Little Progress
Work to remove pipes used to vent radioactive steam following the March 11, 2001 disaster at the Fuk...
May 7, 2023
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Japanese Girl, 11, Prepares to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Rei Banno, an 11-year-old Japanese girl, is gearing up to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highes...
May 7, 2023
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Local Tourism Industry in Shock after Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Japan
Local tourism officials expressed disappointment Saturday, a day after an earthquake that registered...
May 7, 2023
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Japan-raised Female Pandas, Father, in Good Health in China
A panda research base in China has posted a video on its social media account depicting pandas Eimei...
May 7, 2023
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Japan Dog Lauded for Raising Alarm Over Collapsed Man
A 5-year-old dog who barked for help to draw attention to a man who fell ill has been recognized for...
May 7, 2023
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Earthquake in Sea of Japan Possibly Triggered by Water from Pacific Ocean
The earthquake that registered a maximum intensity of upper 6 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 in...
May 7, 2023
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People in Earthquake-Hit Noto Area Plagued by Aftershocks, Rain
SUZU, Ishikawa — Amid falling rain on Saturday morning, residents of the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefe...
May 6, 2023
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University Student Dies After River Rafting Boat Capsizes
A 19-year-old university student died after a rafting boat capsized in the Tone River in Minakami, G...
May 6, 2023
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GSDF Helicopter Crash: With Recovery of Wreckage Completed, Probe to Begin Soon
With the recovery of the main body of the Ground Self-Defense Force’s helicopter that crashed off ...
May 6, 2023
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‘One Piece’ Fans Celebrate Luffy’s Birthday
KUMAMOTO — About 300 “One Piece” fans celebrated the birthday of the popular manga’s main character...
May 6, 2023
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M6.3 Earthquake Hits Ishikawa Prefecture, Killing 1 Person
At least one person was killed in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, after a strong earthquake hit the Noto...
May 5, 2023
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Strong Earthquake Rocks Ishikawa Pref.
An earthquake registering upper 6 on the Japan Meteorological Agency's 7-point scale shook the Noto ...
May 5, 2023
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Kirigamine Highlands Wildfire That Led to Evacuations from Outdoor Adventure Haven Put Out
NAGANO — A wildfire in the Kirigamine highlands in Nagano Prefecture that led to the evacuation of 1...
May 5, 2023
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6 Young Jockeys Suspended for Inappropriate Mobile Phone Use
Six young jockeys were handed 30-day suspensions Wednesday by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) f...
May 5, 2023
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Resort in Mie Pref. Offers Meal-Inclusive Stays for ¥300
Shima Mediterranean Village, a resort overlooking Ago Bay in Shima, Mie Prefecture, has triggered a ...
May 5, 2023
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