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Massive Snowfall Information Issued in Ishikawa, Tottori Prefectures by JMA
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued information on massive snowfall in Ishikawa and Tottori pr...
January 26, 2026
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Akita Shinkansen Services Resumed After Brief Suspension (Update 1)
Akita Shinkansen bullet train services have been suspended between Akita and Morioka stations bec...
January 26, 2026
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‘Hallowed Ground’ for Giant Panda Fans Bids Fond Farewell to Twins at Ueno Zoo, Shop Introduces New Merchandise
Giant panda fans bade farewell to twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei as their final viewing took p...
January 25, 2026
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Man Dies in Japan’s Niigata Pref. After Apparently Falling from Roof While Removing Snow
NIIGATA — A man died Sunday in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, after apparently falling from the r...
January 25, 2026
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4,400 Visit Twin Pandas for Final Public Viewing; Japan’s Ueno Zoo Says Goodbye to Xiao Xiao, Lei Lei
A crowd of 4,400 visited Ueno Zoo’s twin pandas for their final public viewing on Sunday, with th...
January 25, 2026
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Further Heavy Snow Expected for Sea of Japan Side on Sunday, Some Regions May Be Hit by Up to 70 Centimeters
Areas along the Sea of Japan side continue to face heavy snowfall on Sunday, with snow accumulati...
January 25, 2026
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Sakaiminato in Tottori Pref. Ranks 1st for Rate of Increase in Foreign Visitors
TOTTORI — Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture ranked first in Japan last summer for the rate of inc...
January 25, 2026
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Why Does Chiba Prefecture Have No Bears? Expert Explains Geography and History
CHIBA — As serious injuries caused by bears rise, particularly in northeastern Japan, Chiba Prefe...
January 24, 2026
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Ichiriki Wins 1st Match of 2026 Kisei Series; Champion’s 5th Title Defense Gets off to Stellar Start
HONOLULU — Go’s Kisei title holder Ryo Ichiriki won the opening match of the best-of-seven title ...
January 24, 2026
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White Panels at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Hide Scars of 2011 Accident
White panels covered the No. 1 reactor building at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Fri...
January 24, 2026
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Special Snow Notice Issued in Japan’s Fukui Prefecture; Traffic Disruptions Likely Through Sunday Morning
FUKUI — The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special notice over heavy snowfall in Fukui Pref...
January 24, 2026
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Go Player Ichiriki Tries Hawaiian Staple Ahi Poke Bowl During Lunch Break on Kisei Title Series’ 2nd Day
HONOLULU — The opening match of Go’s 50th Kisei title series, featuring defending title holder Ry...
January 24, 2026
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Heavy Snowfall in Tohoku, Eastern Japan Regions Forecast Through Saturday; 4 Deaths Reported
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned that heavy snowfall is expected to continue espe...
January 24, 2026
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Noto Quake-Hit Suzu to Reuse Part of Osaka Expo Grand Ring as Timber for Disaster Public Housing
SUZU, Ishikawa ― Municipal government of Suzu, a city in Ishikawa Prefecture devastated by the No...
January 24, 2026
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Professional Go Players Provide Analysis of Kisei Title Series Match to Students in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Professional players taught Go to about 25 students at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Reso...
January 23, 2026
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