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Ginza’s iconic Wako building to be reborn as Seiko House Ginza
The iconic clock tower atop the Wako Co. flagship store in Tokyo’s Ginza district has been renovated...
June 9, 2022
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Polar bear cub makes splash at Hokkaido zoo
A female polar bear cub on display at the Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, is quickly becoming...
June 9, 2022
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Keeping it cool at Cabinet meeting
Clad in kariyushi shirts from Okinawa Prefecture, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and members of his Ca...
June 8, 2022
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Brightening up Tokyo canal
Visitors take in lilies in full bloom at Samezu Irie Plaza in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday. L...
June 8, 2022
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Power-saving sought amid fears of crunch
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government decided Tuesday to call on households and businesses around the ...
June 8, 2022
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Japan pet owners increasingly striving to keep furry friends happy
Dog and cat owners are increasingly keen to ensure their domesticated darlings lead healthy, fulfill...
June 8, 2022
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One student’s efforts to improve women’s health
Chika Ezure was a first-year student in junior high when the government decided in June 2013 to stop...
June 8, 2022
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Green pigeons glide over Kanagawa sea
Japanese green pigeons are gliding over Terugasaki coast in the town of Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture. S...
June 7, 2022
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Nakamura youngest Go player to achieve 100th win
Junior high school student Sumire Nakamura, 13, has become the youngest professional Go player to ac...
June 7, 2022
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Old ties with Poland lead Tokyo welfare group to support Ukrainian refugees
A century-old connection with Poland has led a Tokyo-based social welfare organization to provide su...
June 7, 2022
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Shining a light on lighthouses
Four lighthouses that include one in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, were designated national important cu...
June 7, 2022
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Japan eager to lure rich foreign tourists to regional areas
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Tourism Agency aims to enhance its efforts to attract wealthy tourist...
June 6, 2022
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Tokyo firm offers chance to operate giant robot suit
A hands-on event that allows visitors to experience what it’s like to be a robot pilot is proving po...
June 6, 2022
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Survey: Students used school digital devices in 47 bullying cases
Digital devices distributed to elementary and junior high school students across the nation have bee...
June 6, 2022
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Russian residing in Japan helps Ukrainian mother, children to support innocent people fleeing war
A Russian woman living in Japan is helping Ukrainians who have fled to Japan amid Moscow’s invasion...
June 6, 2022
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