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E-applications for Japan’s Common University Exams to Start in FY25
The National Center for University Entrance Examinations has decided to introduce an electronic appl...
July 11, 2023
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(UPDATE 1) Heatstroke Alerts Issued in Tokyo, 8 Other Prefectures in Japan
The mercury hit 35 C in central Tokyo on Monday morning for the first time this year, and heatstroke...
July 10, 2023
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Shinkansen Resumes Operation between Hiroshima and Hakata
The Sanyo Shinkansen line resumed operation between Hiroshima and Hakata stations at 9 a.m. Monday a...
July 10, 2023
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(UPDATE 3) Heavy Rain in Japan’s Northern Kyushu Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Missing
A series of linear precipitation bands brought heavy rainfall to Fukuoka, Oita and Saga prefectures...
July 10, 2023
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(UPDATE 1) Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for 2 Prefectures in Southern Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain emergency warnings for Fukuoka and Oita prefecture...
July 10, 2023
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Fireflies illuminate forest in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture
Fireflies flit around a forest near the peak of Mt. Oritsume in Kunohe, Iwate Prefecture...
July 9, 2023
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Japan to Bolster Support for Young Carers
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry plans to bolster support for young carers — children and youn...
July 9, 2023
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Grossi Briefs S. Korea on IAEA Report on Fukushima Water
Seoul, July 8 (Jiji Press)—International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi on Satu...
July 9, 2023
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Anguish of Children of Unification Church Faithful Brought to Light, but Continues
In the aftermath of the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe one year ago on Saturday,...
July 9, 2023
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High Levels of Arsenic Detected at Steam Spews in Hokkaido
RANKOSHI, Hokkaido — High levels of toxic arsenic have been found in water at a geothermal power gen...
July 8, 2023
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Heavy Rain Caused by Linear Precipitation Band Hits Shimane Pref.
The Japan Meteorological Agency on Saturday announced that a linear precipitation band had formed ov...
July 8, 2023
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NRA Approves Facilities for Fukushima Treated Water Release
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday issued to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. a “...
July 8, 2023
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Japan to Request Simpler Design for Expo Pavilions
The government will ask the countries and regions participating in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo to sim...
July 7, 2023
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Memorial Held for Victims of Heavy Rain in W. Japan
KURASHIKI/HIROSHIMA (Jiji Press) — Memorial ceremonies were held Thursday for over 300 lives lost in...
July 6, 2023
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18 Locations Experience Extremely Hot Day Across Japan
Temperatures rose nationwide in Japan on Thursday, and 18 locations recorded temperatures 35 C or hi...
July 6, 2023
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