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15 still missing in Shiretoko boat tragedy
Search operations continued Tuesday in waters off Shiretoko Peninsula, three days after the sightsee...
April 26, 2022
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Child found dead in water off Shiretoko Peninsula identified as 3-year-old girl
The child who was found in the sea east of Cape Shiretoko in Hokkaido on Sunday and confirmed dead o...
April 26, 2022
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Mysterious child hepatitis found
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The health ministry said Monday that a child aged under 17 has been hospitalize...
April 26, 2022
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Video linking Hitler with Emperor Showa draws ire; Ukraine apologizes to Japan
The Ukrainian Embassy in Japan apologized Monday for a video clip posted on the Ukrainian government...
April 26, 2022
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15 missing people from boating accident may have been swept further north
The Japan Coast Guard and the Self-Defense Forces are continuing their search for 15 people who have...
April 26, 2022
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Implanting microchip in pet dogs, cats to become mandatory in June in Japan
Implanting a microchip in pet dogs and cats and registering the owner’s contact information will bec...
April 26, 2022
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Ministry looks to boost regional revitalization support program
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to set up a panel as early as this summer to ...
April 26, 2022
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Ukraine removes Emperor Showa from video after Japan protests
TOKYO (AP) — Ukraine's government has apologized and removed a photo of Japanese wartime Emperor Hir...
April 26, 2022
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Park in Tokyo dedicated to lovable Monchhichi character gets makeover
A park in Tokyo dedicated to the popular character Monchhichi has been refurbished. Monchhichi Park...
April 26, 2022
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Japan firm turns damaged kimono into new usable fabrics
OSAKA — An Osaka-based spinning company is giving old kimono a new lease on life by turning them int...
April 26, 2022
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Poor handling of tour boat suspected in Shiretoko accident
Boats run by the operator of a sightseeing boat that went missing Saturday off the Shiretoko Peninsu...
April 26, 2022
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World’s oldest person dies at 119
Kane Tanaka, who was certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living person, has passed awa...
April 26, 2022
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Rules for metaverse conduct being developed
Despite the word “metaverse” having just barely emerged in the modern lexicon, some cyber organizati...
April 26, 2022
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Ukrainian artist holds craft exhibition in Tokyo
A Ukrainian artist living in Japan recently organized a charity exhibition of traditionally decorate...
April 25, 2022
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Child’s body found east of cape in Shiretoko tour boat accident
The 1st Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in Otaru, Hokkaido, said Monday that a child was found in ...
April 25, 2022
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