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Whaling industry struggling after 3 years of commercial whaling
July 1 marks three years since Japan withdrew from the International Whaling Commission and resumed ...
July 1, 2022
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Flying cars, drones edge closer to practical use in Japan
The government’s commitment to the safe application of next-generation aeronautical technology means...
June 30, 2022
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Electric supply remains tight in Kanto region
The restarting of a power plant allowed the government to lift its power crunch advisory for the Kan...
June 30, 2022
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Power crunch warning to be lifted at 6 p.m.
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry announced Thursday that it will lift the power crunch warni...
June 30, 2022
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Govt lifts evacuation order in part of Okuma
The government lifted on Thursday morning an evacuation order for part of the town of Okuma, Fukushi...
June 30, 2022
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High temperatures prompt stream of heat alerts in Japan
As the rainy season comes to an abrupt end this summer in region after region, the “heatstroke alert...
June 30, 2022
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Schools gradually resuming swimming classes with coronavirus countermeasures in place
An increasing number of local governments have instructed elementary and junior high schools to resu...
June 29, 2022
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Apparent Japanese body found on Sakhalin
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — The body of an apparent Japanese person was found in the southern part of the...
June 29, 2022
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TEPCO Area under Tight Power Supply Advisory for 3rd Day
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The service area of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. is under the Japan...
June 29, 2022
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Govt calls for power saving to avert crunch
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry maintained its power crunch warning for the area served by ...
June 29, 2022
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Ocean view
Moving images of colorful fish surround a visitor at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa aquarium in Minato W...
June 29, 2022
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Safety improved on hazardous school routes
Safety measures have been implemented on school routes at 60% of the locations earmarked for improve...
June 29, 2022
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No signs Japan any closer to securing stable electricity supply
The electricity supply is tight and there are no signs the imbalance with demand for power will be r...
June 29, 2022
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Govt’s energy-saver reward scheme might start in Aug.
The advisory to save electricity to avert a power crunch in areas served by Tokyo Electric Power Com...
June 28, 2022
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Mercury tops 30 C in Kanto region
The mercury topped 30 C in central Tokyo and other parts of Kanto on Tuesday morning, with soaring s...
June 28, 2022
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