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Typhoon Jebi, Typhoon Krathon Approaching Japan; Impact on Eastern Japan, Okinawa is Concerning
Two typhoons south of Japan are approaching the country as of Sunday, according to the Japan Mete...
September 29, 2024
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Search for Missing Continues in Japan’s Noto Region of Ishikawa Pref. a Week After Record-Breaking Rains; At Least 10 Dead, Thousands Displaced
KANAZAWA — One week has passed since record-breaking rains hit the northern part of the Noto Peni...
September 28, 2024
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Typhoon Jebi Expected to Come Close to Kanto on Tuesday; Storm is Currently Near Mariana Islands
Typhoon Jebi, also known as Typhoon No. 17, is expected to come close to the Kanto region, includ...
September 28, 2024
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Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo Says Goodbye to Pandas Ahead of Return to China; Ri Ri, Shin Shin Loved for Over 13 Years
The last day visitors to Ueno Zoological Gardens in Taito Ward, Tokyo, can see giant panda pair R...
September 28, 2024
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Dinos Roar to Life at Tokyo National Museum; Taiko Drummers Join Ancient Creatures at Grand Night Parade
Dinosaur handlers marched in single file into the grounds of the Tokyo National Museum in Taito W...
September 27, 2024
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Tourism Expo Japan Opens in Koto Ward, Tokyo; Countries Hoping for Increase in Japanese Tourists
“Tourism Expo Japan 2024,” one of the world’s largest tourism-related trade fairs, will be open t...
September 27, 2024
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Son Proud of U.S. Missionary Who Saved Child in Japan Ferry Disaster; 70 Years Have Passed Since Five Vessels Sank Off Hokkaido
SAPPORO — Thursday marked 70 years since five ferries capsized off Hokkaido in 1954 due to an app...
September 27, 2024
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Tokyo Game Show 2024 Gets Off to Roaring Start
CHIBA (Jiji Press) — The annual Tokyo Game Show kicked off in the city of Chiba, east of Tokyo, o...
September 26, 2024
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M5.7 Earthquake Hits Eastern Hokkaido; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido at 4:01 p.m. on Th...
September 26, 2024
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Large Sinkhole Emerges in Hiroshima; Causes Buildings to Lean, Road to Cave In
A large sinkhole emerged in Hiroshima City on Thursday. At around 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, police r...
September 26, 2024
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400 Yakuza Offices in Japan Closed in 10 Years: Govt and Citizen Efforts Make Continuing Progress On Eliminating Crime Syndicates
About 400 yakuza crime syndicate offices were closed around the nation between 2014 and 2023, acc...
September 26, 2024
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Univ. of Tokyo to Raise Tuition by ¥100,000
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The University of Tokyo on Tuesday formally decided to raise its annual tuit...
September 25, 2024
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Typhoon Cimaron Forms South of Japan; Expected to Move Closer to Kyushu, Shikoku in Few Days
A tropical cyclone became Typhoon Cimarron at noon Wednesday south of Japan, according to the Jap...
September 25, 2024
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Japan’s Earthquake-Hit Noto Peninsula People Exhausted from Having to Evacuate Again After Heavy Rain
Record-breaking rain in the northern part of the Noto Peninsula has forced 621 people to take ref...
September 25, 2024
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Tokyo Police Officials Hold Memorial for Police Dogs; Pray for Them to Rest in Peace
Metropolitan Police Department officials prayed at a memorial service held for police dogs that c...
September 24, 2024
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