General News
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Just where do Nebuta and Neputa Come from?
When I think of summer in Aomori Prefecture, nebuta festivals always spring to mind.
...December 10, 2020
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Last Railway Crossing on Yamanote Line in Tokyo to be Removed
The only remaining railroad crossing on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo will be removed as the Toky...
December 9, 2020
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Fans in Japan Remember John Lennon 40 Years after His Death
Fans offered prayers and flowers at a table set up at an exhibition about John Lennon and his wif...
December 9, 2020
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Tokyo Locals Breathe New Life into Old Public Bathhouse
Kaisaiyu is not your typical bathhouse. Built in the Shitaya district of Taito Ward, Tokyo, in 19...
December 8, 2020
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Ishikawa: Artisans of 2 Distinctive Traditional Crafts Collaborate for 1st Time
KAGA, Ishikawa -- Craftspeople from Ishikawa Prefecture's two major traditional artworks for the ...
December 8, 2020
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Felled Sacred Tree at Fukushima School Returns to Students in Personalized Form
FUKUSHIMA -- A 400-year-old pine tree was felled by strong winds when Typhoon No. 15 hit the nati...
December 8, 2020
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Goats Enjoy Rooftop Meals at Refurbished Zoological Park in Tokyo
A zoological park for children is to reopen Tuesday in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, after major refurbis...
December 7, 2020
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Abduction of Thai Woman Far from Resolution
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Fifteen years have passed since suspicions first arose that of Anocha Pan...
December 7, 2020
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Helping Rescue Dogs Enriches Many Lives
A small white dog named Yuba tenderly gazes at a young boy as though she is his elder sibling. Ev...
December 6, 2020
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Afghans Remember Japanese Doctor 1 Year after Killing
TEHRAN -- A memorial ceremony was held for Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura in eastern Afghanistan ...
December 5, 2020
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Travel Afar without Ever Departing Tokyo
What if you could see the colorful stone buildings that line the canals of Venice or walk past bu...
December 2, 2020
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New Law in Japan to Stipulate Parental Ties in Fertility Treatments with Third-party Donors
Special provisions to the Civil Code that stipulate parental relationships for children born from...
November 29, 2020
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Dementia Progresses in Patients Due to Coronavirus Precautions
As the coronavirus continues to spread, 85% of caretakers for dementia patients think dementia sy...
November 29, 2020
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New Japan Meteorological Agency Building Has Enhanced Functions
The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun its relocation to a new main building in Tokyo, after u...
November 28, 2020
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Osaka Aquarium Dives into Holiday Spirit with ‘Santa Diver’
OSAKA -- A diver clad in a Santa Claus costume brought a festive mood to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan ...
November 28, 2020
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