General News
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Common Test for University Admissions Begins
The Common Test for University Admissions, which is part of the admissions process for many universi...
January 14, 2023
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Penguins’ Wintry Walk Delights Visitors to Hokkaido Zoo
ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido — Marching penguins delight visitors at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido....
January 14, 2023
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NPA Beef Up Dignitary Protection for Approaching Elections and G7 Summit
With local elections and the G7 summit in Hiroshima on the horizon, the National Police Agency have ...
January 13, 2023
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Cherry Blossoms Expected to Bloom as Usual or Slightly Earlier
Someiyoshino cherry blossoms are expected to bloom this spring as normal or slightly earlier than us...
January 13, 2023
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Sperm Whale Confirmed Dead in Osaka Bay
OSAKA — A likely young sperm whale that strayed into the Yodogawa River estuary in Osaka Bay on Mond...
January 13, 2023
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Hachijojima aims for sightseeing splash with whale sightings
After suffering a tourism wipeout during the pandemic, Hachijojima Island has found a new spectacle ...
January 13, 2023
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¥300 billion fund to help Japan’s universities establish science-related faculties
A newly established subsidy program will be used to help universities establish about 250 science-re...
January 12, 2023
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Tokyo to offer free childcare for 2nd child
The Tokyo metropolitan government has decided it will provide free childcare for a second child aged...
January 12, 2023
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NPO announces end of organ transplants overseas at end of March
The Intractable Disease Patient Support Association, a nonprofit organization based in Tokyo, announ...
January 12, 2023
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New Year’s goldfish market held in Aichi Pref.
Some of the most beautiful and colorful fish in Japan are seen in all their glory at this year’s fi...
January 12, 2023
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Accident involving 20 vehicles in Nara Pref. injures at least 15
At least 15 people were injured in an accident involving 20 vehicles on the Keinawa Expressway in Ka...
January 12, 2023
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Japan university cheer squads struggling to survive
University cheer squads are in a battle for survival. Traditionally, such groups offer encouragement...
January 11, 2023
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Most Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies stick with 20-year-olds
The lowering of the legal age of adulthood to 18 last year has caused a gray zone for Coming-of-Age ...
January 10, 2023
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Security drill conducted at the Univ. of Tokyo ahead of major exam
Looking to better respond to a repeat of a stabbing incident last year at the time of entrance exami...
January 10, 2023
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MSDF destroyer unable to navigate after loud impact sound
The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Inazuma became unable to navigate Tuesday after possibly s...
January 10, 2023
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