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Japanese Nationals in 4 Gulf Countries to Be Evacuated with Charter Flights
The government will dispatch charter flights to Saudi Arabia and Oman to evacuate Japanese nation...
March 6, 2026
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Japan Foreign Minister Confirms Two Japanese Detained in Iran
Two Japanese nationals are currently detained in Iran, but Japan is in contact with them, Foreign...
March 6, 2026
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Drone Show in Japan Features Horticultural Expo Mascot
The mascot of the International Horticultural Expo, which kicks off next year, appeared in the ni...
March 6, 2026
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Ibaraki Pref.’s 1st Foreign Bus Driver Hired in Tsukuba
MITO — Amid labor shortages in the transportation industry, Ibaraki Prefecture’s first foreign bu...
March 6, 2026
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Signboard Collapses on Visitors from Taiwan at Farm in Japan’s Tochigi Pref.; Strong Wind Advisory in Effect Near Site
NASU, Tochigi — A large signboard at a tourist farm fell on three visitors from Taiwan in Nasu, T...
March 5, 2026
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Chiba Institute of Technology President Denies Suspicious Relationship with Epstein
CHIBA — Chiba Institute of Technology President Joichi Ito, in a recent internet post, denied any...
March 5, 2026
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Person Apparently Caught in Avalanche on Mt. Kamifurano in Hokkaido
SAPPORO - A member of a climbing group was apparently caught in an avalanche on Mt. Kamifurano in...
March 5, 2026
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Japan Tourist Spot’s Capsule Toys Made from Recycled Materials Prove Popular with Visitors to Mt. Fuji Viewing Spot
Three types of capsule toys, including a key holder depicting Mt. Fuji, are proving popular with ...
March 5, 2026
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Artisans from Disaster-Hit Areas Work Together to Keep Memories of Loved Ones Alive
Two artisans from disaster-hit areas are jointly creating woodwork pieces, sharing a desire to le...
March 5, 2026
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PM Sanae Takaichi: Iran Situation Won’t Immediately Affect Electricity, Gas Prices in Japan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated Tuesday that electricity and gas prices would not rise im...
March 4, 2026
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Pass Rate for Overseas Driver’s License Conversion Test in Japan Sees Sharp Drop Since Stricter Exam Implemented
The pass rate for the knowledge test on traffic rules for converting an overseas driver’s license...
March 4, 2026
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Measles Patient Visited Hospital in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Metropolitan Govt Says; Concerns of Contact with Others
A man with measles visited the first floor of Nippon Medical School Hospital’s main building in B...
March 3, 2026
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Jintsuji Temple’s Chief Priest Completes Grueling 100-Day Ascetic Practice in Japan’s Mie Prefecture
NABARI, Mie — The chief priest of Jintsuji Temple in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, held a ceremony to m...
March 3, 2026
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Record Snowfall in Japan Causes Serious Agricultural Damage in Tohoku Region, Could Be Worse Than in Typical Years
HIROSAKI, Aomori Pref./AKITA — This winter’s record snowfall that has hit the Tohoku region and N...
March 3, 2026
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Mt. Fuji’s Shizuoka-Side Subashiri Trail Mulls July 1 Opening to Align with Yamanashi Side, Says Shizuoka Governor
The opening date for the Subashiri Trail on Mt. Fuji is being coordinated for July 1st, aligning ...
March 2, 2026
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