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Nagano Pref. Takes Safety Measures After Series of Backcountry Skiing Accidents
NAGANO — In response to a recent string of mountaineering accidents in Nagano Prefecture involving b...
February 13, 2023
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New Japan Whaling Ship Capable of Reaching Antarctic
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — Kyodo Senpaku Kaisha Ltd., the only whaling operator in the world that uses...
February 13, 2023
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Man Killed in Two-Car Crash in Ibaraki Pref.
A passenger car and a station wagon crashed at an intersection in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, at arou...
February 13, 2023
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Warm Temperatures Recorded in Kanto Region
The Kanto region enjoyed unseasonably warm weather on Sunday because of a high-pressure system cover...
February 12, 2023
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Grooms Hit With Cold Water in Niigata Festival
NIIGATA ― An unusual festival called “Secchu Hanamizuiwai,” in which new grooms are doused with cold...
February 12, 2023
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Kumamoto Pref.’s Official Kumamon Fan Club to Launch Soon
KUMAMOTO — Kumamon, the black bear mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, will soon have his own official fa...
February 11, 2023
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Japan Temple Belfry Illuminated with Colors of Ukraine
The belfry at Zenkoji temple in Nagano is illuminated with yellow and blue lights, evoking the color...
February 11, 2023
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Granddaughter of Man Who Helped Ertugrul Crew Members 130 Years Ago to Hold Charity Event to Support Quake-hit Turkey
More than a century ago, Tsukiko Watari’s grandfather helped raised money for victims of a Turkish s...
February 11, 2023
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Japanese Chocolatiers Sugar Valentine’s Gifts with Domestic Ingredients
The Yomiuri ShimbunPeople shop at a special sales area for Valentine’s Day sweets at Tobu Department...
February 11, 2023
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Up to 10 Centimeters of Snow Forecast to Drop on Tokyo’s 23 Wards
Snow was expected to fall across the Kanto-Koshin region through Saturday. The wintry precipitation ...
February 10, 2023
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Japan to OK School Ceremonies without Mask Wearing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government is considering easing rules to allow students to attend graduati...
February 9, 2023
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Survivors Seek Warmth at Shelters in Earthquake-hit Turkey
ADANA, Turkey － People with children huddle together to keep warm at an evacuation shelter set up in...
February 9, 2023
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Gold Bars Worth ¥500 Million Donated to Japanese Village
TANOHATA, Iwate — The village of Tanohata, Iwate Prefecture, said Wednesday it has received a donati...
February 9, 2023
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‘Antenna Shops’ in Japan Buffeted by Pandemic, Online Shopping
City-based specialty stores that disseminate information on regional areas are increasingly shutteri...
February 9, 2023
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Flower Show Opens in Tokyo
The weather outside might still be chilly, but an early spring atmosphere can be found in Tokyo at t...
February 9, 2023
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