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Heavy Rain Forecast in Western Part of Japan
A heavy rain warning for western areas of Japan has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agenc...
June 17, 2024
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Orange Smoke Seen Rising From Factory in Aichi Pref; Residents Told to Avoid Downwind Areas
Orange smoke was reportedly seen rising from an auto parts processing company in Kariya, Aichi Pr...
June 17, 2024
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Tokaido Line, Keihin Tohoku Line Resume Operations (UPDATE 1)
JR Tokaido Line operations have resumed after being suspended on Monday morning following an acci...
June 17, 2024
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Japan Local Govts Moving to Sell Oversized Waste on Mercari
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A growing number of local governments in Japan are moving to sell some reusabl...
June 16, 2024
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Mercury Reaches 33.5 C in Sannohe, Aomori Pref; Many Places Across Japan Record High Temps
The temperature in Sannohe, Aomori Prefecture, reached a high of 33.5 C on Sunday morning, and ma...
June 16, 2024
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Royal Dutch Airlines Plane Returns to Narita After Cockpit Window Cracks; No Injuries Reported
NARITA, Chiba — A Royal Dutch Airlines plane returned to Narita Airport soon after takeoff on Sun...
June 16, 2024
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Father’s Day Custom in Japan Developed in Own Way
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The custom of Father’s Day in Japan has a unique history and has developed in ...
June 16, 2024
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Revised Law Will Let Foreign Trainees Switch Jobs; Current System Leaves Some Locked Into Bad Situations
The revised Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Law, enacted Friday, will establish a sys...
June 15, 2024
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Temperature Exceeds 35 C in Niigata, Fukui, Nagano Prefectures; Similarly High Temperatures Recorded Across Japan
Temperatures rose sharply in Niigata and other prefectures on Saturday.
...June 15, 2024
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Northern Japan Town to Survey Bear Activity with Drone-mounted Infrared Camera after Attacks
A town in Akita Prefecture that has seen a series of bear attacks will survey the animals’ activi...
June 15, 2024
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Tohoku Univ. to Get Grants to Fund World-Class Research Grants
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Education ministry said Friday it will start procedures to formally app...
June 15, 2024
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Increased Bear Sightings in Owase, Mie Pref., Raising Concerns; Safety Patrol Routes Protecting Elementary Students
The local government in Owase, Mie Prefecture, has stepped up efforts to patrol routes mainly aro...
June 15, 2024
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423 Victims of Sexual Abuse by Ex-Johnny’s Boss Receive Compensation; Total of 993 Claim Abuse by Late Johnny Kitagawa
Smile-Up. Inc., an entertainment agency formerly known as Johnny & Associates, Inc., has so far p...
June 15, 2024
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Family of Dead Johnny Sex Abuse Victim Still Constantly Targeted by Online Slander; Wife Reveals Impact of Comments
OSAKA — The family of a man who died in an apparent suicide last year soon after claiming he had ...
June 14, 2024
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Tokyo Shops Sells Comfortable, Colorful Fabric Zori; Traditional Japanese Sandals Allow Wearers to Stay Cool, Stylish While at Home
Colorful, stylish and comfortable zori are displayed along an entire wall of a shop in Tokyo.Zori, a...
June 14, 2024
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