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    June 28, 2024

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    June 27, 2024

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    June 27, 2024

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    June 27, 2024

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    June 27, 2024

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    Three people who were found collapsed near a crater of Mt. Fuji have been pronounced dead, the Sh...

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    June 26, 2024

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  • Risk of Heat Wave in Japan Higher Than Usual July-Sept.; Meteorological Agency Calls for Preventative Measures for Heatstroke

    A higher-than-usual risk of a heat wave is expected from July to September as the North Pacific H...

    June 26, 2024

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    June 26, 2024

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    Two rare Arctic wolf cubs were born last month at Nasu Animal Kingdom, a zoo in Tochigi Prefectur...

    June 26, 2024

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  • Mesh Screen Hiding Mt. Fuji View Near Convenience Store in Yamanashi Pref. Partially Ripped

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    June 25, 2024

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