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Typhoon Shanshan Brings Devastating Rainfall, Halts Transportation Across Japan; Casualties Include 6 Dead, 127 Injured, 1 Missing
Typhoon Shanshan crossed Shikoku on Saturday and approached the Kii Peninsula. Warm and humid air...
August 31, 2024
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Hyogo Gov. Denies Alleged Power Harassment in Sworn Testimony
KOBE (Jiji Press) — Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito denied allegations of power harassment, or harassme...
August 31, 2024
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Births in Japan Hit Record Low for Jan.-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of babies born in Japan in January-June decreased 5.7% from a yea...
August 31, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Approching Japan’s Kii Peninsula; 6 Lives Claimed, 127 Injured
Typhoon Shanshan crossed Shikoku and approached the Kii Peninsula on Saturday morning, according ...
August 31, 2024
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Tokaido Shinkansen Disrupted Due to Heavy Rain as Typhoon Shanshan Passes
Heavy rain related to Typhoon Shanshan is causing major disruptions to Tokaido Shinkansen service...
August 31, 2024
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Hiroshima Uses Drones to Survey A-Bomb Dome; Devices Allow Less Labor-Intensive Examination for Deterioration
HIROSHIMA — The city of Hiroshima has begun using drones to inspect the condition of the bricks a...
August 31, 2024
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Bug Alert: Shizuoka Pref. Warns of Massive Influx of Stink Bugs after Typhoon Shanshan Passes
The Shizuoka prefectural pest control center issued a warning Thursday of a possible massive infl...
August 30, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Cuts Off Roads in Japan’s Kyushu, Disrupts Flights and Train Services
Typhoon Shanshan caused damage in many parts of Kyushu as it continued to lash the region Friday....
August 30, 2024
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2 Pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo to Head Back to China; Symptoms of High Blood Pressure Cited as Reason for Return
Arrangements are underway for two giant pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoological Gardens to be returned ...
August 30, 2024
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Typhoon Shanshan Brings Record Rainfall Even as Storm Weakens; 4 Killed, 2 Missing (Update 1)
Typhoon Shanshan was expected to approach Shikoku late Friday after crossing northern Kyushu.
...August 30, 2024
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166 Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Suspended Thursday due to Heavy Rain Caused by Typhoon Shanshan
Central Japan Railway Co. said Thursday that a total of 166 Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspen...
August 30, 2024
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Matsumoto Castle Ticket Prices to Be Raised; Wave of Price Hikes Could Hit Castles around Japan
The city of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture plans to raise the adult admission price for national ...
August 30, 2024
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All Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Canceled Between Tokyo, Shin-Osaka Due to Heavy Rains Caused by Typhoon Shanshan
All remaining services for the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train on Thursday have been canceled, ac...
August 29, 2024
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1 Missing, Dozens Hurt as Typhoon Shanshan Lands in Japan’s Kyushu; 250,000 Households Lose Power; Wind Damages Buildings
A boat captain was missing and more than 41 people were injured across southern Kyushu on Thursda...
August 29, 2024
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Ex-NHK Presenter Who Made Controversial Senkaku Comments Had Appeared as Reporter in Chinese Media
NHK said Wednesday that a former Chinese contracted employee, who recently made controversial com...
August 29, 2024
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