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Digital Textbooks Eyed to Become ‘Official Textbooks’ in Japan from 2030; Report Includes Concerns of What Age to Introduce New Textbooks
Making digital textbooks “official textbooks” that will be free and screened by the government, l...
February 15, 2025
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Peach Aviation Captain Drank 1 Liter of Beer Before Flight; Transport Ministry Warns Airline
A captain of an international flight with low-cost carrier Peach Aviation drank one liter of beer...
February 14, 2025
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Saitama Pref. to Set Aside ¥1 Bil. to Search for Truck Driver in Yashio Sinkhole; Driver’s Condition Remains Unknown
The Saitama prefectural government plans to set aside about ¥1 billion to cover the costs of a se...
February 14, 2025
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Signs of Damage, Corrosion Seen in Saitama Pref. Following Pipe, Manhole Inspection; Sinkholes Confirmed in 6 Locations in Tokyo, 3 Other Prefs
Signs of damage and corrosion were seen in three locations in Saitama Prefecture in an emergency ...
February 14, 2025
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Outline of Kansai Expo Opening Ceremony Announced;Pop Duo, Conductor, Kabuki Actor to Play Roles
The Japan Association for he 2025 World Exposition announced Thursday the outline of the opening ...
February 14, 2025
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Niigata Pref. Panel Finds No Major Issues in Restarting N-Plant; Gov. Seeks Approval of Residents Before Restarting N-Plant
NIIGATA — A technical committee has concluded that there are no major problems with the safety me...
February 14, 2025
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Popular Free English Paper Reports on Appeal of Real Kyoto; Foreign Tourists Get Inside Look at City
KYOTO — A free English-language paper called Enjoy Kyoto is so popular that copies disappear quic...
February 13, 2025
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Senkaku Islands Referred to as Diaoyu Islands in Subtitles of NHK Report; Japanese Broadcaster Says AI System Responsible
An English language news report referencing the Senkaku Islands were referred to as the Diaoyu Is...
February 13, 2025
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Tyrannosaurus Rex Race Held to Promote Fun of Running in Iwate Pref.; Kids and Adults Don Colorful Dinosaur Costumes for Event
KITAKAMI, Iwate — A colorful array of Tyrannosaurus rexes — technically speaking, kids and adults...
February 13, 2025
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Idol Group KAT-TUN to Disband on March 31st; Kamenashi to Leave Agency
Popular idol group KAT-TUN will disband as of March 31, its management agency announced on Wednes...
February 13, 2025
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Strong Winds Blow in Kanto Region, Fukushima Pref.; JR Joban Line Suspended, 36 Flights Canceled
Strong winds are blowing across the country on Thursday due to the influence of the winter pressu...
February 13, 2025
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JFTC Set to Find Nissan Subsidiary Violated Law; Subcontractors Made to Store Molds without Compensation
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is set to determine that a wholly owned subsidiary of Niss...
February 13, 2025
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Tottori Store Flooded with Inquiries about Helmet Presented to Trump
TOTTORI — A doll store in Tottori Prefecture is being flooded with inquiries about the golden orn...
February 13, 2025
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Tsukuba Express Service Resumed (UPDATE 2)
The Tsukuba Express service has been resumed between Moriya and Tsukuba stations at around 3:37 p...
February 13, 2025
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JR Train Services on Musashino, Kawagoe Lines Resumed; Joban Line between Shinagawa and Katsuta Stations still Suspended (UPDATE 1)
The JR Musashino Line resumed operations at around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. The Musashino Line had...
February 13, 2025
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