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Japanese Government to Expand Sewer System in FY26 in Response to Fatal Saitama Sinkhole Accident
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoThe site of a sinkhole accident in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, is see...
August 26, 2025
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Myanmar Chosen For Last Memorial Tour for War Dead; Program to End Due to Advanced Age of Bereaved Relatives
Myanmar has been chosen by Nippon Izokukai (Japan War-Bereaved Families Association) as the desti...
August 25, 2025
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Japan Govt to Share Well Info to Promote Use During Disasters, Aims for Alternative Water Sources in Every Municipality
The government has begun considering a plan to disclose the locations of about 80,000 wells to lo...
August 25, 2025
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‘Fireworks That Never Fade’ Shine Near Expo Site
OSAKA – Visitors walking along the Grand Ring (roof) of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo venue in Osaka...
August 25, 2025
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Aichi Pref. City Proposes 2-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use for Residents
TOYOAKE, Aichi — The city of Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday submitted a proposed ordinance ...
August 25, 2025
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Japan, India Eye Revising Joint Security Declaration to Expand Cooperation to Economic Security, Cyber Areas
Japan and India are set to add economic security, the defense industry and cyber issues to their ...
August 25, 2025
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Singer Tokiko Kato Returns to Harbin for Homecoming Performance; 1st Performance Since 1981
HARBIN, China — Singer Tokiko Kato held her first concert in Harbin, China, since 1981 on Saturda...
August 25, 2025
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Traffic Accidents Caused by Cars Driven by Foreign Tourists Increasing Near Mt. Fuji
KOFU — Traffic accidents caused by rental cars driven by foreign tourists have been rapidly incre...
August 25, 2025
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Tohoku Shinkansen Resumes Services After Suspension Due to Train Malfunction (Update 2)
Tohoku Shinkansen services have been suspended between Tokyo and Morioka stations since Sunday af...
August 24, 2025
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Family Pray for 3 Children Killed in Drunk-Driving Accident; Ogamis Say They Hope Similar Tragedies Will Not Recur
FUKUOKA — The mother who lost her three children in an infamous drunk driving accident in Fukuoka...
August 24, 2025
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Awa Odori Dance Festival in Tokyo’s Koenji Delights Spectators; 5,000 Dancers Take Part in 66th Edition Expected to Attract 1 Mil. Visitors through Sunday
About 5,000 performers staged the Awa Odori dance around JR Koenji Station in Suginami Ward, Toky...
August 24, 2025
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Memorial Service Held for Those Who Died in Soviet Internment; Ceremony Marks the Anniversary of Order Transferring Prisoners of War to Siberia
A memorial service was held on Saturday at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Chiyoda Ward, ...
August 24, 2025
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Share of Female Managers in Japan Still Short of Govt Target
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The share of women in managerial positions at Japanese companies hit a recor...
August 24, 2025
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Man Attacked by Bear in Aomori Pref., Injured to Shoulder, Wrist
A man in his 70s was attacked by a bear in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on Saturday, according to...
August 24, 2025
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Japan Sets 2030 Target to Start Selecting Fukushima Soil Disposal Sites, According to Govt’s 5-Year Plan
The government will begin in 2030 the process of selecting and examining the candidate sites for ...
August 23, 2025
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JAL, ANA Cancel Flights During 3-day Holiday Weekend due to Blizzard
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Snow Expected in Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures from Jan. 2 Afternoon to Jan. 3; 5-Centimeter Snow Fall Expected in Hakone, Tama, and Chichibu Areas
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Tokyo, Yokohama Observe First Snowfall of Season; 1 Day Earlier than Average Year
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M6.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tottori, Shimane Prefectures; No Tsunami Threat (Update 4)
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New Year’s Greetings Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace; Prince Hisahito Attends for 1st Time
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M4.6 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Chiba Prefecture
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