General News
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‘See-through toilets’ malfunction in Shibuya
Tokyo's Shibuya Ward announced Friday that two public restrooms in the ward, known as "see-through t...
December 17, 2022
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Ukrainian orchestra, choir to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in Japan
Members of the orchestra and choir for the Ukraine National Opera will perform Beethoven’s Symphony ...
December 17, 2022
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Initiative eyed to support marine industry ahead of N-plant water discharge
The government plans to launch this month an initiative to increase the consumption of marine produc...
December 16, 2022
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Kazu I sinking likely result of flooding through bow hatch
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The sinking of the Kazu I sightseeing tour boat off the coast of Hokkaido in Ap...
December 16, 2022
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Have a healthy New Year with Japanese spring herbs
Pots of seven spring herbs thought to bring good luck when eaten at New Year’s are prepared at Ueshi...
December 16, 2022
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Tokyo stargazers see Geminids shower at its peak
A meteor from the Geminids shower is seen above Tokyo Skytree at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This ...
December 15, 2022
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1,140 Train Viaduct Pillars May Sink in Japan
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan has about 1,140 train viaduct pillars that may sink due to an earthquake, t...
December 15, 2022
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Additional questions being sent to Unification Church
Culture minister Keiko Nagaoka gained approval Wednesday to send additional questions to the Family ...
December 14, 2022
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Kishida meets with Miss Universe Japan ahead of 2023 contest
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with the 2022 Miss Universe Japan winner Marybelen Sakamoto, 23, at...
December 14, 2022
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Japanese comedian ‘Shizu-chan’ marries actor Toru Sato
Shizuyo Yamasaki, aka “Shizu-chan” of the comedy duo Nankai Candies married actor Toru Sato on Monda...
December 14, 2022
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Japan amusement park’s LED attraction gets 5-millionth visitor
The “Jewellumination” attraction at Yomiuriland amusement park welcomed its 5-millionth visitor Tues...
December 14, 2022
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Tokyo Skytree has battled snow for 10 years
’Tis the season at Tokyo Skytree to get ready for snow, which falls every year from the tower’s stee...
December 14, 2022
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Government mulls increasing new NISA investment limit to ¥18 million
The government and the ruling parties have begun discussions on revising the Nippon Individual Savin...
December 14, 2022
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Metropolitan govt gears up for digital recruitment drive
With local governments struggling to secure personnel with IT experience amid the nationwide push to...
December 13, 2022
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Monks, staff at Narita temple prepare for year’s end
Monks and other temple staff dust under the eaves of the Great Main Hall as part of an annual year-e...
December 13, 2022
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