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NHK to cut receiving fees by largest-ever margin in 2023
NHK will slash monthly receiving fees for satellite TV contracts by ¥220 and those for terrestrial ...
October 13, 2022
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Japan govt OK’s 58 sensitive sites subject to law regulating land use
A government panel approved in a meeting on Tuesday 58 locations in 10 municipalities in Tokyo and f...
October 13, 2022
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Epsilon-6 launch fails as JAXA sends self-destruct signal
Japan’s space agency said it sent out a self-destruct signal to the Epsilon-6 solid-fuel rocket soon...
October 12, 2022
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Media get sneak peek of Ghibli Park
NAGAKUTE, Aichi (Jiji Press) — Ghibli Park, a new theme park in central Japan that recreates the wor...
October 12, 2022
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Relaxation of Japan’s border control measures brings influx of tourists, but also challenges
The easing of COVID-19 border control measures on Tuesday has raised hopes for a return to the old b...
October 12, 2022
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Japan travel products eligible for government discounts sell out quickly
Travel products eligible for discounts under a new government program launched Tuesday sold out quic...
October 12, 2022
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Exile member Akira becomes ‘ambassador’ for hometown, thrills students at old school
SHIZUOKA — A member of the popular idol group Exile thrilled students at his old elementary school w...
October 11, 2022
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Surprising scene of scarecrows in central Tokyo marks start of autumn
Scarecrows are on display through Oct. 30 in an annual event at Keruneru Tanbo (Kellner’s rice paddy...
October 11, 2022
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Film modeled on Abe shooting suspect draws controversy
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A film modeled on the suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Sh...
October 11, 2022
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Traffic light upgrades at critical intersections delayed by shortage of semiconductors
The upgrading of traffic signals around the nation is being affected by the shortage of semiconducto...
October 11, 2022
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Japan keen to use sewage sludge as fertilizer
As prices for chemical raw materials continue to soar, the government is working toward using sludge...
October 9, 2022
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Tokyo ward welcomes return of seasonal grilled fish festival
In a residential corner of Tokyo the sights, sounds — and smells — of autumn were alive and well as ...
October 9, 2022
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Japan followers of Unification Church breaking ties with group
A number of followers are breaking ties with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, ...
October 9, 2022
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Halal meat processing plant slated for Miyazaki Pref.
A halal-certified meat processing plant is to be constructed in Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture, with th...
October 9, 2022
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Parents of slain teen prepare to pass gun control activism to next generation
Nearly 30 years have passed since the fatal shooting in the United States of 16-year-old Japanese ex...
October 8, 2022
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