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¥300 billion fund to help Japan’s universities establish science-related faculties
A newly established subsidy program will be used to help universities establish about 250 science-re...
January 12, 2023
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Tokyo to offer free childcare for 2nd child
The Tokyo metropolitan government has decided it will provide free childcare for a second child aged...
January 12, 2023
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NPO announces end of organ transplants overseas at end of March
The Intractable Disease Patient Support Association, a nonprofit organization based in Tokyo, announ...
January 12, 2023
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New Year’s goldfish market held in Aichi Pref.
Some of the most beautiful and colorful fish in Japan are seen in all their glory at this year’s fi...
January 12, 2023
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Accident involving 20 vehicles in Nara Pref. injures at least 15
At least 15 people were injured in an accident involving 20 vehicles on the Keinawa Expressway in Ka...
January 12, 2023
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Japan university cheer squads struggling to survive
University cheer squads are in a battle for survival. Traditionally, such groups offer encouragement...
January 11, 2023
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Most Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies stick with 20-year-olds
The lowering of the legal age of adulthood to 18 last year has caused a gray zone for Coming-of-Age ...
January 10, 2023
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Security drill conducted at the Univ. of Tokyo ahead of major exam
Looking to better respond to a repeat of a stabbing incident last year at the time of entrance exami...
January 10, 2023
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MSDF destroyer unable to navigate after loud impact sound
The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Inazuma became unable to navigate Tuesday after possibly s...
January 10, 2023
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Japan’s travel program resumes with less financial support
The government’s nationwide travel support program, which is aimed at boosting domestic tourism, res...
January 10, 2023
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5,000 run in ‘lucky men’ shrine race held for 1st time in 3 years
KOBE — A centuries-old race to select three “lucky men” took place at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinom...
January 10, 2023
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Pandemic cooking boom helps keep sharp edge on high-end knife sales
SEKI, Gifu (AFP-Jiji) — In a city once famous for forging samurai swords, craftsmen sharpen and poli...
January 10, 2023
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Unapproved diet drug linked to 10 health harm cases in ’22
In their efforts to lose weight, at least 10 people damaged their own health last year after consumi...
January 10, 2023
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Japan overhauls its VIP security system in wake of Abe slaying
Sunday marked six months since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot while making a stum...
January 9, 2023
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All smiles: celebrating adulthood
Ukrainian students and other young adults in kimono pose for a photo after attending a Coming-of-Age...
January 9, 2023
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