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Heavy Rain Disrupts Traffic and Public Transportation Services in Kyushu, Japan
A number of train services in the Kyushu region were suspended Monday due to heavy rain, according t...
July 3, 2023
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Yomiuriland Unveils Thrilling ‘WaiWai Jungle’ Waterpark Attraction
A new area called WaiWai Jungle opened at Pool WAI, the summer-exclusive waterpark of Yomiuriland am...
July 3, 2023
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(Update 2) Large Explosion in Shimbashi, Central Tokyo, 4 Injured
A large explosion occurred in a building in Shimbashi, central Tokyo, followed by a fire, according ...
July 3, 2023
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JICA to Help Ease Traffic Jams in Bangkok
BANGKOK (Jiji Press) — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched in Bangkok a d...
July 3, 2023
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Rice Paddy Art of Shohei Ohtani in His Hometown
Rice paddy art depicting Los Angeles Angels standout Shohei Ohtani is seen in his hometown of Oshu, ...
July 3, 2023
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(Update 2) Continuous Rain Causes Flooding, Collapses Bridge in Kyushu Region
Heavy downpours continued to hit the Kyushu region on Monday, causing river floods and landslides ac...
July 3, 2023
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Memorial Services Held 3 Years after Downpours
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto (Jiji Press) — Memorial ceremonies were held in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sunday fo...
July 3, 2023
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Tokyo Last City in Japan to Lift Ban on Tandem Bicycles
Riders on tandem bicycles rode past the Tokyo metropolitan government’s offices on Saturday, when a ...
July 3, 2023
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Unpretentious Okonomiyaki Proves Popular Among Visitors to Japan
Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake-like dish cooked on a griddle, is increasingly popular among internati...
July 3, 2023
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Overhead Power Lines for Japan Trains Eyed for Transmitting Renewable Energy
The transport ministry is considering using the overhead lines that supply electricity to trains as...
July 2, 2023
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Nara’s Treasured Five-Storied Pagoda to Undergo Major Repairs from July
The five-storied pagoda of Kofukuji temple in Nara will undergo large-scale repairs for the first ti...
July 2, 2023
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Immigration Agency to Train Personnel to Better Support Foreign Residents
The Immigration Services Agency plans to launch a program next fiscal year to train specialists who...
July 2, 2023
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Security to Tighten in Takamatsu During G7 Ministers’ Meeting
TAKAMATSU — Tight security and traffic restrictions will be enforced during the G7 Sustainable Urban...
July 2, 2023
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AI Cyber Patrol to Crack Down on Drug Trafficking Using Social Media
The government plans to strengthen measures against drug trafficking using social media to stop the...
July 2, 2023
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Toyama Univ., Prefectural Gov. Push to Fill Pharmacist Demand
TOYAMA — The University of Toyama will set a quota that offers preferential admission to pharmacy st...
July 2, 2023
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