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High School Textbooks on “Logical Japanese” Screened for 1st Time
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The education ministry said Tuesday 189 textbooks in eight common subject categ...
March 30, 2022
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Pathway to springtime cleared at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Resembling a sinuous brush stroke across the white snow, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a popular...
March 30, 2022
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Pandemic woes fuel pace of decline in birthrate
The decline in the nation’s birthrate is accelerating as more people, unsure of the future amid a se...
March 30, 2022
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Atami mudslide blamed on city, prefecture’s lack of cooperation
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press)—A third-party investigative panel said Monday that Shizuoka Prefecture failed ...
March 29, 2022
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Path around Hakone volcanic steam vent area reopens to tourists
Tourists were allowed to enter a path around a volcanic steam vent area in the Owakudani valley in H...
March 29, 2022
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Researchers say all Japan’s somei-yoshino trees originated in a Tokyo park
A research team says all somei-yoshino cherry trees in Japan likely originated from four trees in a ...
March 29, 2022
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Japanese companies develop sophisticated robots built for companionship
Humankind’s quest to develop technology is creating the kind of artificial intelligence that can tra...
March 29, 2022
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Nakagin Capsule Tower slated for demolition starting April 12
Demolition work for Nakagin Capsule Tower, known worldwide for its distinctive blocky appearance, is...
March 29, 2022
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Japanese students ponder peace amid Ukraine crisis
Activities to promote peace are growing at elementary and junior high schools in response to Russia...
March 28, 2022
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Nighttime bakery works to tackle social issues
Three bread outlets in central Tokyo that are open only in the evening are aiming to prove that brea...
March 28, 2022
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Volcanic warning issued near Kita-Iwojima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday issued a volcanic warning for waters ...
March 28, 2022
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Rechecking readiness for disasters, power failures
An earthquake struck areas of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on March 16 at 11:36 p.m., recording ...
March 28, 2022
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Volcanic Warning Issued near Kita-Iwojima
Tokyo, March 28 (Jiji Press)—The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday issued a volcanic warning for...
March 28, 2022
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Yomiuri survey: 70% of respondents positive about Tokyo Games
Seventy percent of respondents feel positively about last summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, w...
March 28, 2022
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‘Specified skilled workers’ entering Japan again
Foreign nationals with “specified skilled worker” visa status are once again entering Japan followin...
March 27, 2022
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