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Survey: 20％ ‘Reluctant’ to Have Physical Contact with Former Leprosy Patients; Results Show Stigma Still Exists
Nearly 20% of respondents said they were “reluctant” to have physical contact with people who had...
April 8, 2024
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UNESCO Heritage Site Todaiji Temple in Nara Sets Up Donation Box for Taiwan Earthquake Victims
NARA - Todaiji temple in Nara set up a donation box on Saturday in the Great Buddha Hall, calling...
April 7, 2024
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From the Netherlands to Japan: Efforts to Foster Inclusivity Through Sports; Rita van Driel Brings Expertise to Facilities in Adachi Ward, Tokyo
An initiative from the Netherlands to promote an inclusive society where people with and without ...
April 7, 2024
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New Yakumo Service Train Debuts in Western Japan; Bronze Color Inspired by Sunset on Lake Shinji, Shimane Pref.
A new limited express Yakumo service connecting Okayama, Tottori and Shimane prefectures began ru...
April 7, 2024
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Rooms Fitted With Modern Tatami Mats Great for Families; Chic Space Used for Naps, Gatherings
Tatami mats bring a relaxed atmosphere to any room. Nowadays, the materials used to make them hav...
April 7, 2024
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Tour De Tohoku to Be Held in Sept.
Sendai, Miyagi Pref., April 5 (Jiji Press) — A Tour de Tohoku cycling event will be held in Miyag...
April 6, 2024
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Girl Struck, Killed at Railway Crossing with No Alarm or Barrier in Gunma; Believed to Have Walked onto Tracks
A 9-year-old girl was struck and killed by a two-car train in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Satu...
April 6, 2024
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U.S. Nonfiction on Transgender People Published in Japan amid Threats, Cancellation of Sales in Some Bookstores
A nonfiction book that interviews and covers the topic of transgender people— individuals whose g...
April 6, 2024
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New Tsunami Detection System to be Tested in Fukushima Pref.
A new drone–based tsunami detection system is launching this fiscal year in Namie, Fukushima Pref...
April 6, 2024
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Megumi Yokota’s Brother Urges Japan-North Korea Talks for Swift Return of Japanese Abductees
Takuya Yokota, a representative of the Association of Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Kore...
April 5, 2024
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Netherlands Consul General Envisions 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo as Rallying Point for Global Unity
The consul general of the Netherlands in Osaka, who also serves as the head of the country’s pavi...
April 4, 2024
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Netherlands Embassy in Tokyo Showcases Tulip Display Ahead of Public Opening
The Netherlands Embassy in Tokyo’s Minato Ward opened its garden, adorned with fully blooming tul...
April 4, 2024
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M6.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tohoku Region; Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi Prefectures Observe 4 on Japanese Scale With No Risk of Tsunami
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted the Tohoku region at 12:16 p.m. Thursday...
April 4, 2024
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Lightning Struck JAL Aircraft Twice, Causing Burning Smell in Cabin
Japan Airlines Flight 694, a Boeing 737-800 bound for Haneda Airport with 122 passengers and crew...
April 3, 2024
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Average Cherry Blossom-Viewing Budget Highest in 6 Years: Survey
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — People in Japan plan to spend the highest amount this year on cherry blossom...
April 3, 2024
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