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M3.4 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto Pref. in Western Japan; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in western Japan at 8:58 a.m. on Saturday. ...
October 5, 2024
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North Korea Abductee Megumi Yokota’s Mother Calls for Daughter’s Return as She Turns 60
Sakie Yokota, 88, has renewed her call for the return of her daughter Megumi, who was abducted by...
October 5, 2024
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Establishment of Keio University’s X Dignity Center’s Commemorated in Symposium, Spotlighting Human Dignity in Age of AI
A symposium commemorating the establishment of the Keio University X Dignity Center focused on ex...
October 5, 2024
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Explosion at Park in Kita Ward, Tokyo; No Injuries Reported
An explosion occurred at a park in Tokyo’s Kita Ward on Friday, according to police. No injuries ...
October 4, 2024
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Japan’s University of Ryukyus Investigating Professor for Alleged Bribery; Corporate Exec Donated ¥3 Mil. for Research, Asked Recommendation for Lecturer Position
A professor at the University of the Ryukyus allegedly received donations totaling ¥3 million as ...
October 4, 2024
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Rice Prices Remain High amid Scramble For Supplies; Rising Production Costs Also A Factor
A 47-year-old stay-at-home mom could not help but sigh as she saw the rice prices at a Benny supe...
October 4, 2024
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Train Derailed on Isumi Railway in Japan’s Chiba Pref.
A two-car train on the Isumi Railway, which operates in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, derailed and cam...
October 4, 2024
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Typhoon Krathon Slams into Taiwan, Two Dead; Now Downgraded to Tropical Depression
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) — Southern Taiwan worked on Friday to clear up damage from flooding a...
October 4, 2024
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Japanese Farmers Get Financial Boost From Prepackaged Rice; Popularity Grows Amid More Dual-Income, Single-Person Homes
Precooked rice packets may be the savior of rice farmers in Japan as domestic demand for uncooked...
October 4, 2024
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Body Found Off Japan Coast Identified As Missing Girl; 14-Year-Old Was Swept Away Amid Heavy Rain in Wajima
FUKUI – A female body found in the Sea of Japan has been identified as Hanon Kiso, a 14-year-old ...
October 3, 2024
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JAL Plane Was Moving On Taxiway 2 Minutes Before Blast; Debris From WWII Shell Scattered Over 200-Meter Radius
A Japan Airlines plane was moving on Miyazaki Airport’s taxiway about two minutes before the Wedn...
October 3, 2024
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Typhoon Krathon Likely to Approach Japan’s Yaeyama in Okinawa Pref. from Thursday to Saturday
Typhoon Krathon, which moved northward over the sea south of Taiwan on Wednesday, is expected to ...
October 3, 2024
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New Runway Lights Meant to Boost Safety at Haneda Airport; Japan Govt Plans to Install, Expand System at 8 Airports Overall
Following the fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jetliner and a Japan Coast Guard plane at ...
October 2, 2024
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Japan’s Yamanashi Pref. Mulls Raising Mt. Fuji Entry Fees for Climbers; Hopes to Reduce Tax Burden on Residents
KOFU — Yamanashi Gov. Kotaro Nagasaki said Tuesday the prefecture is considering raising entry fe...
October 2, 2024
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2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s Admission Tickets Approved as Furusato Nozei Tax System’s Return Gift
Admission tickets to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo that will kick off in April will become return gi...
October 2, 2024
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