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Japanese Doctor Nakamura Remembered in Kabul 5 Years On; Nakamura Sports Complex’s Future Uncertain
KABUL — A memorial ceremony was held for Japanese doctor and humanitarian Tetsu Nakamura in Kabul...
November 29, 2024
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Cloud Sea Captivates Viewers to Mountain in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture; Phenomenon Peaks Between Mid-October, November
A sea of clouds delighted early morning visitors to Nanyo Sky Park on Mt. Jubuichi in Nanyo, Yama...
November 29, 2024
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M4.8 Quake Hits Japan’s Ishikawa Pref.; Epicenter Is Off the Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture at 5:31 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Jap...
November 28, 2024
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2 Die in Fire at Lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s Condo in Tokyo; Deceased Thought to be Husband Takashi and Their Daughter (UPDATE 1)
Two people died in a fire that broke out at a lawmaker’s condominium in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, at ar...
November 28, 2024
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2 People Killed in Kawasaki Apartment Building Fire; Reported to Have Broken Out on 13th Floor
An old man and old woman were killed in a fire that broke out on the 13th floor of a 14-story apa...
November 28, 2024
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Japanese Prosecutor Apologizes to Hakamata after Acquittal
HAMAMATSU (Jiji Press) — The head of a public prosecutors’ office in Shizuoka Prefecture on Wedne...
November 27, 2024
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Akihiro Seita Receives Yomiuri Prize for Health Care Work; Has Devoted Over 30 Years to Helping People in Middle East, Especially Palestinian Refugees
Dr. Akihiro Seita, who has worked for more than 30 years to provide health care for people mainly...
November 26, 2024
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Fire Breaks Out after Explosion Heard in Susukino Building, Sapporo; Multiple Injuries Reported (UPDATE 1)
A fire broke out in a building in the Susukino entertainment district, Sapporo, after an explosio...
November 26, 2024
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Epsilon S Rocket Explosion Occurs during Engine Combustion Test; Marks Second Incident since Combustion Test Accident in July 2023 (UPDATE 1)
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning during a ground combustion test involving the second-stage ...
November 26, 2024
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Temporary Housing Sites for Disaster Survivors at Risk; Survey Finds About 30 Percent Located in Flood-Prone Areas
About 4,000 potential sites for temporary housing for disaster survivors are located in flood-pro...
November 26, 2024
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Making of Iburigakko Smoked Pickled Daikon Radish Reaches Busiest Time of Year in Akita Pref.
A woman works in a smoking hut with hundreds of daikon radishes hanging from the ceiling in Yokot...
November 25, 2024
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Restarted Onagawa Reactor Shut Down as Scheduled
Sendai, Miyagi Pref. (Jiji Press)—Tohoku Electric Power Co. shut down the recently restarted No. ...
November 24, 2024
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Preparations for Osaka Expo Underway amid Lack of Excitement
Osaka (Jiji Press)—With the 2025 World Exposition slated to open in the western Japan city of Osa...
November 24, 2024
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Japan’s Akita Pref. Sandfish Catch Likely Lowest on Record; Decline Attributed to Rising Sea Water Temperature
AKITA – The catch of sandfish during September through June’s fishing season next year is expecte...
November 24, 2024
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Sun-Dried Mullet Roe Delicacy Karasumi Shines as Favored New Year’s Dish; Work Progressing Smoothly Despite Delays
Production of karasumi, a delicacy made by salting and sun-drying mullet roe, has hit its peak se...
November 24, 2024
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