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    March 27, 2025

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    March 27, 2025

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    March 27, 2025

  • Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom in Japan’s Tokushima; Bringing Smiles to People Visiting Park

    TOKUSHIMA — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms in Tokushima have begun to bloom, the Tokushima Regional...

    March 27, 2025

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    March 27, 2025

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    March 27, 2025

  • Takanawa Gateway City Complex in Tokyo to Partially Open; New Complex to Serve as Hub for Those in Industry, Academia

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    March 27, 2025

  • IAEA Reports Confirm Fukushima Treated Water Continues to Meet Safety Standards; FY25 Water Release Comparable to FY24

    The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed the discharge of treated water from Tokyo El...

    March 26, 2025

  • Court Wary of Future Harm from Unification Church, Deems Illegal Donations Were Systemic, Prolonged

    With the harm caused by the Unification Church amounting to more than ¥20 billion over four decad...

    March 26, 2025

  • Cherry Blossom Season Begins in Japan’s Oita; Highest-ever March Temperatures Recorded in Parts of the Region

    OITA — Someiyoshino cherry trees have begun blooming in Oita City, the Japan Meteorological Agenc...

    March 26, 2025

    #Oita #Flower #Cherry Blossom
  • Cherry Blossoms Blooming in Fukuoka 2 Days Earlier Than Last Year; Coincides with Start of Spring Festival

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    March 26, 2025

    #Fukuoka #Flower #Cherry Blossom
  • Wildfires in Ehime, Okayama Prefs in Japan Continue to Spread; New Wildfire in Miyazaki City Breaks Out

    The wildfires in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, and Okayama City continued to spread on Wednesday mor...

    March 26, 2025

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    March 26, 2025

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