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Hakodate Park Sees Cherry Blossoms Reach Early Full Bloom
Cherry blossoms in full bloom are enjoyed by visitors at Goryokaku Park in Hakodate, Hokkaido, on Mo...
April 24, 2023
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Man Prays to Shiretoko Sea for Return of Missing Loved Ones
SHARI, Hokkaido — “The two have yet to be found and no one has taken responsibility for the accident...
April 24, 2023
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Historic Pilgrimage Routes of Japan, Spain Form Friendship Tie that Transcends Religion
A historic pilgrimage route believed to be the oldest in Japan has formed a friendship tie-up with t...
April 24, 2023
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8,000 Children with Foreign Nationalities May not Have Attended School
A total of 8,183 children of foreign nationals residing in Japan may not have been enrolled in eleme...
April 24, 2023
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Victims Remembered 1 Year after Hokkaido Boat Accident
SHARI, Hokkaido (Jiji Press) — A memorial service was held in Shari in Hokkaido Prefecture on Sunday...
April 23, 2023
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Meets with a Fisherman Who Seized Attacker
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with a fisherman and others who subdued a suspect who threw an expl...
April 23, 2023
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Explosive Device in Kishida Attack Flew at Speed of Over 140 kph
Parts of the explosive device used in the recent attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were possibl...
April 22, 2023
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New Life for Acrylic Boards Used to Stop COVID Spread
While acrylic boards have been used as an infection prevention measure, there are concerns that they...
April 22, 2023
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Search Resumes for Victims of Shiretoko Boat Tragedy 1 Year On
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the sinking of the Kazu I sightseeing boat off the Shiretok...
April 22, 2023
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Venomous Spider Found in All but Two of Japan’s Prefectures
An invasive species of poisonous spider called the redback spider, which was first discovered in Jap...
April 22, 2023
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Russia Designates Japan Group on Disputed Isles Undesirable
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Russian Prosecutor-General’s Office designated a Japanese group of former ...
April 22, 2023
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Lawyers Convey Feelings of Families Who Lost Relatives in Japan Tour Boat Accident
SAPPORO — “Not a day goes by that I don’t cry,” said a lawyer quoting a family member who lost a rel...
April 22, 2023
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Japan Universities Vie for Subsidies to Promote World-Class Research
Ten Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, have applied for ...
April 22, 2023
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GSDF Confirms Death of 8th Division Head Who Was Aboard Missing Copter
The Ground Self-Defense Force announced Friday it confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Yuichi Sakamoto, t...
April 21, 2023
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Private Jets to Get Easier Access to Japan’s Airports
In a bid to attract more wealthy foreign visitors, the tourism ministry plans to make it easier for...
April 21, 2023
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