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Nighttime bakery works to tackle social issues
Three bread outlets in central Tokyo that are open only in the evening are aiming to prove that brea...
March 28, 2022
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Volcanic warning issued near Kita-Iwojima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday issued a volcanic warning for waters ...
March 28, 2022
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Rechecking readiness for disasters, power failures
An earthquake struck areas of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on March 16 at 11:36 p.m., recording ...
March 28, 2022
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Volcanic Warning Issued near Kita-Iwojima
Tokyo, March 28 (Jiji Press)—The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday issued a volcanic warning for...
March 28, 2022
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Yomiuri survey: 70% of respondents positive about Tokyo Games
Seventy percent of respondents feel positively about last summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, w...
March 28, 2022
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‘Specified skilled workers’ entering Japan again
Foreign nationals with “specified skilled worker” visa status are once again entering Japan followin...
March 27, 2022
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Back to bustle
Visitors walk along Asakusa’s iconic Nakamise Shopping Street in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday, the...
March 27, 2022
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Poll: Nearly 90% concerned about “serious” economic disparities
A nationwide poll by The Yomiuri Shimbun found 88% of respondents believe there are serious economic...
March 27, 2022
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Japan schools aim to increase political awareness, boost young voter turnout
A change to the Civil Code that will take effect in April will designate all 18- and 19-year-olds as...
March 27, 2022
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Shaping up for spring
Snow melting agent creates geometric patterns in rice paddies in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, where farmers ...
March 26, 2022
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Derailed Shinkansen moved 1 meter off tracks despite presence of safety devices
A car of the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train that derailed due to a powerful earthquake in northeaste...
March 26, 2022
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Japanese architect gives Ukrainian refugees private space in shelters
Internationally renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is setting up partitions made from paper and...
March 25, 2022
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Water still cut off in Fukushima one week after quake
Water was still cut off in some areas of Fukushima Prefecture on Wednesday, one week after an earthq...
March 25, 2022
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Growing private-sector efforts provide assistance to Ukraine
Efforts to provide support to Ukraine amid the conflict that has continued since Russia’s invasion h...
March 25, 2022
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Shop elevates excrement theme from filthy to funny
YOKOHAMA — There is a variety goods store in Yokohama that specializes in items inspired by a subjec...
March 24, 2022
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