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Blizzards, Strong Winds, Expected in Northern and Eastern Japan; Sea of Japan Areas Expected to See Heavy Snowfall
Very strong winds and heavy snow are expected to hit areas to the north and east of Japan from Sunda...
December 17, 2023
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Massive Sacred Rope Replaced at Fukuoka Pref. Shrine, Just in Time for the New Year
FUKUOKA — The Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu, Fukuoka Prefecture, replaced its famous shimenawa sacred...
December 17, 2023
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Festivals Criticized over Treatment of Animals
Traditional festivals using animals in various parts of the country are increasingly pressured to be...
December 17, 2023
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3 People Injured by Bear in Ishikawa Pref., First Recorded Attack in December
Three people were injured after being attacked by a bear in the downtown area of Hakusan, Ishikawa P...
December 17, 2023
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Memorial Concert Held over Deadly Arson Attack in Osaka 2 Years On
Osaka (Jiji Press)—With Sunday marking two years of an arson attack in Osaka that killed over 20 peo...
December 17, 2023
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Mudslide in Hakuba’s Villa Area, 13 People Rescued; Melting Snow Due to High Temperature Possible Cause
There was a mudslide on Saturday morning at a villa area in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecure, with 13 people...
December 16, 2023
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3 People Attacked by Bear in Urban Area of Hakusan, Ishikawa Pref.; First December Attacks on Record
Two men and a woman were injured in a series of bear attacks in the urban area of Hakusan City, Ishi...
December 16, 2023
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Tokyo Police Inspect Many Host Clubs en Masse
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo police have conducted on-site inspections of many male host clubs en mass...
December 16, 2023
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Nihon University Decides to Scrap American Football Club for Now
The university intends to create a new club from scratch in the future. It plans to support current ...
December 16, 2023
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Two Elementary School Students Sent to Hospital in Tokyo for Overdose
Two children at an elementary school in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, were rushed to the hospital with complai...
December 15, 2023
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Bridal firm in Matsue to Start Offering Wedding Photoshoot Tours for Foreign Visitors
MATSUE —Amid the recovering demand for tourism following eased coronavirus restrictions, a bridal co...
December 15, 2023
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Sardines Die in Large Numbers at Fishing Port in Mie; Possibly Due to Oxygen Deprivation After Being Chased by Large Fish
A large number of dead sardines were found floating in the Nakiri fishing port in Shima, Mie Prefect...
December 15, 2023
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Dinosaur Cleaning Day at Toyohashi Museum of Natural History: Annual Year-End Event Brings 28 Staff and Volunteers Together
On Thursday at the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, a total of 28...
December 14, 2023
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Universal Studios Japan’s Roller Coaster Comes to Emergency Stop; No Passengers Injured, but Some Suspended in Midair
Universal Studios Japan's roller coaster "The Flying Dinosaur" came to an emergency stop on Thursday...
December 14, 2023
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‘Tax’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year as Price Hikes Tighten Purse Strings
The kanji for tax was announced as the kanji of 2023 at Kiyomizudera temple, a World Heritage site i...
December 13, 2023
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