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Dominican Republic Compensates Japanese Immigrants
DAJABON, Dominican Republic — The government of the Dominican Republic has accepted responsibility f...
August 18, 2023
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South Korea’s Busan Court Dismisses Suit to Stop Fukushima Water Release
BUSAN — The Busan District Court in South Korea on Thursday rejected a request by plaintiffs to stop...
August 17, 2023
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30% of Tokyo’s Foreign Residents Experienced Discrimination During Pandemic
About 30% of foreign residents in Tokyo experienced discrimination in connection with the COVID-19 p...
August 17, 2023
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Japanese WWII Shiden Kai Fighter to Get New Exhibition Hall
MATSUYAMA — A World War II Shiden Kai fighter plane salvaged from the sea off the coast of Ainan, Eh...
August 17, 2023
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Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Crowded as Travelers Return Home
The arrivals terminal at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is filled with travelers, including those returning ...
August 17, 2023
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Shinkansen Operation Resumed, Still Delayed Thursday (UPDATE 1)
Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen services were partially suspended or delayed from the first ...
August 17, 2023
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Switzerland, Liechtenstein Lift Restrictions on Japan Food Imports
Japan News file photoVisitors receive samples at an event promoting fish from Fukushima Prefecture i...
August 17, 2023
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Visitors to Japan Climb 16-Fold in July
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in July rose by around 16-fol...
August 16, 2023
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Tornado: Strong Winds Hit Japan’s Shizuoka Pref; Man In Car Suffers Minor Injuries
SHIZUOKA — Strong winds hit Shizuoka City on Tuesday morning, causing a variety of damage. ...
August 16, 2023
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Nighttime Economy in Spotlight as Tourists Return to Japan
Amid the tourism sector’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts are turning to the nighttime ...
August 16, 2023
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‘City Hunter’ Hero Ryo Gets Shinjuku Tourism Gig
Ryo Saeba, the main character of the popular manga and anime “City Hunter,” has been appointed as th...
August 16, 2023
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Weather Disrupts Shinkansen Train Service for 2nd Day (UPDATE 4)
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains between Tokyo and Hakata stations were disrupted for a second da...
August 16, 2023
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8mm Film Staging Comeback Amid Analog Boom in Japan
Just as analog records are gaining popularity as a way to listen to music, 8mm film is staging a co...
August 16, 2023
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Cooling Goods Offered to Save Pets from Scorching Heat
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A variety of cooling goods are being offered to protect the health and lives of...
August 16, 2023
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Tokaido Shinkansen Service Suspended between Mishima and Shizuoka
Tokaido Shinkansen trains are suspended on Wednesday between Mishima and Shizuoka Stations due to he...
August 16, 2023
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