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Reactor at Takahama Nuclear Power Plant 1st in Japan to Mark 50 Years Since it Began Operating; Oldest at Nuclear Plant Still Operating in Japan
The No. 1 reactor at the Takahama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture on Thursday marked 50 y...
November 14, 2024
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Injuries Caused by Autumn Deer on Rise at Japan’s Nara Park
Nara, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)—Incidents of tourists injured by male deer antlers at Japan’s Nara Par...
November 14, 2024
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Photo of Fukushima Nuclear Debris Released; JAEA Says It Will Begin Analysis Soon
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) on Wednesday released a photo of a small piece of nuclear f...
November 14, 2024
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Typhoon Usagi Moving Northwest East of Philippines (Update 2)
Typhoon Usagi, also referred to as Typhoon No. 25, was getting stronger and moving in a northwest...
November 14, 2024
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Tohoku Region Sees Surge in Cruise Vessels; Local Municipalities Make Efforts to Utilize Tourist Resources, Attract Ships
MORIOKA — The Tohoku region has seen a remarkable surge in the number of overseas cruise vessels ...
November 13, 2024
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Fukushima Nuclear Plant Debris Moved to Research Institute; Analysis Results to be Applied to Future Removal Efforts
Nuclear fuel debris taken out of the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant has...
November 13, 2024
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Peanut Drying at Peak Production in Chiba Prefecture; Peanut Firm Masuda Uses 700 Tatami-mat-size Nets to Sun-dry Nuts
Workers spread peanuts out on about 700 tatami-mat-size nets for drying during peak production se...
November 13, 2024
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Single-Person Households in Japan Expected to Top 40% in 27 prefs in 2050; Rise Attributed to Increase in Unmarried People
The percentage of single-person households is expected to exceed 40% in 27 prefectures in 2050, a...
November 13, 2024
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Mother of North Korean Abductee Megumi Yokota Calls For Daughter’s Return to Japan 47 Years After Abduction
KAWASAKI — The mother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977, expresse...
November 13, 2024
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Seiyu to Start Selling Taiwanese Rice Thursday; Has Similar Taste to Japanese Rice But Is 20％ Cheaper
Seiyu Co. will start selling rice produced in Taiwan on Thursday in response to a steep rise in t...
November 13, 2024
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Typhoon Usagi Strengthening, Moving West-Northwest East of Philippines; Approaching Okinawa Pref.’s Sakishima Islands
Typhoon Usagi, also referred to as Typhoon No. 25, was getting stronger and moving in a west-nort...
November 13, 2024
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service Temporarily Suspended at Tokyo-Takao Stations due to Accident at Nakano Station
JR Chuo Line rapid service operations has been suspended between Tokyo and Takao stations in both...
November 13, 2024
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Group Sharing Reality of Dementia Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Members Look Back on History, Achievements
This October marked the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan Dementia Working Group...
November 13, 2024
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Japan Proposes New Restrictions on Over-The-Counter Drugs; Draft Plan Aimed to Prevent Possible Abuse by Young People, Others
As some over-the-counter drugs are suspected of being abused by young people and others, the Heal...
November 12, 2024
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Typhoon Usagi Likely to Approach Okinawa on Sunday
Typhoon Usagi is expected to come close to the south of Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday, according t...
November 12, 2024
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