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Tokyo Population Inflow Rises Again, Mostly Young People and Women; Govt Promotes “Dual Residency” in Regional Areas
Tokyo saw its net population inflow rise again last year, reaching 79,285, a level close to that ...
February 18, 2025
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Father of Woman Abducted by North Korea Dies at 96; Never Ceased Trying to Rescue Daughter Taken in 1983
Akihiro Arimoto, whose daughter Keiko Arimoto was abducted by North Korea at the age of 23, died ...
February 17, 2025
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Families Adopt New Policy on Abductees’ Return from North Korea; Age of Parents, Other Relatives a Concern
Two organizations linked to people abducted by North Korea have adopted a new policy demanding th...
February 17, 2025
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Japan’s Abandoned Island of Hashima Goes from Shuttered Mine to Tourist Hot Spot
On an island off the coast of Nagasaki, ruins that seem on the verge of collapse stand clustered ...
February 16, 2025
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Liquor Experts from Abroad Visit Shochu Distilleries in Japan’s Kagoshima Prefecture; Tour Organized with Goal of Expanding Exports
ICHIKIKUSHIKINO, Kagoshima — Liquor experts from abroad visited shochu breweries in Ichikikushiki...
February 16, 2025
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Over 80％ in U.S. Unaware of Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Peace Prize: Poll
According to the survey released by the Japan Press Research Institute on Saturday, 80.7% of resp...
February 16, 2025
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Container, Trailer Hotels Offer Cheaper Stays in More Locations; Rooms Can be Moved to Disaster Areas
Hotels utilizing movable shipping containers and trailers as guest rooms are opening across Japan...
February 16, 2025
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Fire Breaks Out Along JR Narita Line; Service Briefly Halted Between Sakura, Narita Airport Stations
A fire broke out along the JR Narita Line between Shisui and Narita stations at around 1:28 p.m. ...
February 15, 2025
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Tokyo Importer, Having Bought Syrian Soap Throughout Civil War, Hopes Sales Will Now Aid in Reconstruction
Roughly two months have passed since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December....
February 15, 2025
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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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