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Flower Show Opens in Tokyo
The weather outside might still be chilly, but an early spring atmosphere can be found in Tokyo at t...
February 9, 2023
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Heavy Snow Expected in Tokyo and Wider Region on Friday
The Meteorological Agency has said heavy snow is expected in the Kanto-Koshin region on Friday, part...
February 9, 2023
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Turkish Ambassador Thanks Japan for Quake-relief Assistance, Calls for Further Support
Turkish Ambassador to Japan Korkut Gungen on Wednesday spoke of the devastation in Turkey following ...
February 9, 2023
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Competition Intensifying in Japan Surgical Robot Market
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The surgical robot market in Japan, which has been dominated by a U.S. maker, i...
February 9, 2023
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Japan Rolls Out ‘Humble, Lovable’ Delivery Robots
FUJISAWA, Kanagawa (AFP-Jiji) — “Excuse me, coming through,” a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodge...
February 9, 2023
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Nostalgic-inducing Snacks, Beer Gain Popularity in Japan
A ¥100 store in the high-end shopping district of Ginza, Tokyo, is attracting an enthusiastic stream...
February 9, 2023
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Education Ministry Urges Schools to Inform Police about Serious Bullying
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has issued a notification to schools...
February 8, 2023
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Japanese Society Aids Quake-Affected in Turkey
Japanese groups who have links to people in areas affected by Monday’s earthquake that hit southeast...
February 8, 2023
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Japan Real Wages Down 0.9％ in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wage index in 2022 fell 0.9% from the previous ...
February 8, 2023
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Survey of Tokyo Companies Show Employees Returning to Office
Company workers in Tokyo have been increasingly returning to work in the office rather than telework...
February 8, 2023
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Japan to Support Local Govts’ School Bullying-Prevention Measures
The government will provide financial support to gubernatorial or mayoral departments at local gover...
February 7, 2023
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Robber in Yamaguchi Pref. Says Man Called ‘Kim’ Directed Him
A man given a prison sentence for attempted robbery in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has told The Y...
February 7, 2023
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English Map for Niseko Backcountry Skiing Created
SAPPORO — Amid the growing popularity of skiing in the wilderness outside ski resort boundaries, a m...
February 7, 2023
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Japan to Promote Its Literature by Boosting Translator Training
The government is planning to promote Japanese novels, essays and other literature by cherry-picking...
February 7, 2023
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Therapy Dogs to Help Children Read Aloud Gaining Popularity
Programs to have children read aloud to therapy dogs are gradually becoming more well-known, and are...
February 7, 2023
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