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Free Ukraine War Photo Exhibit Opens in Tokyo
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches a year since its start on Feb. 24, 2022, a free photo ...
February 15, 2023
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Scalding Demand for Hot-Water Bottles Has Factories in Overtime
A kind of traditional, eco-friendly heater is in demand as fuel prices soar and inflate household ut...
February 15, 2023
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Fashion Designer Junko Koshino Designs Towel for Osaka Marathon
OSAKA — A design by fashion industry veteran Junko Koshino will adorn the 2023 Osaka Marathon finish...
February 15, 2023
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Newborn Baby Lambs Welcomed at Chiba Pref. Farm
A baby lamb is weighed in a bucket at Mother Farm in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, where ewes are giving...
February 14, 2023
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Job Changes Rising among People in Their 40s, 50s in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — More and more people in their 40s to 50s are switching jobs in Japan, a trend d...
February 14, 2023
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Shinzo Abe Shooting Investigation Set to End
NARA — The Nara prefectural police on Monday sent additional charges to prosecutors against Tetsuya ...
February 13, 2023
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Nagano Pref. Takes Safety Measures After Series of Backcountry Skiing Accidents
NAGANO — In response to a recent string of mountaineering accidents in Nagano Prefecture involving b...
February 13, 2023
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New Japan Whaling Ship Capable of Reaching Antarctic
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — Kyodo Senpaku Kaisha Ltd., the only whaling operator in the world that uses...
February 13, 2023
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Man Killed in Two-Car Crash in Ibaraki Pref.
A passenger car and a station wagon crashed at an intersection in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, at arou...
February 13, 2023
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Warm Temperatures Recorded in Kanto Region
The Kanto region enjoyed unseasonably warm weather on Sunday because of a high-pressure system cover...
February 12, 2023
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Grooms Hit With Cold Water in Niigata Festival
NIIGATA ― An unusual festival called “Secchu Hanamizuiwai,” in which new grooms are doused with cold...
February 12, 2023
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Kumamoto Pref.’s Official Kumamon Fan Club to Launch Soon
KUMAMOTO — Kumamon, the black bear mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, will soon have his own official fa...
February 11, 2023
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Japan Temple Belfry Illuminated with Colors of Ukraine
The belfry at Zenkoji temple in Nagano is illuminated with yellow and blue lights, evoking the color...
February 11, 2023
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Granddaughter of Man Who Helped Ertugrul Crew Members 130 Years Ago to Hold Charity Event to Support Quake-hit Turkey
More than a century ago, Tsukiko Watari’s grandfather helped raised money for victims of a Turkish s...
February 11, 2023
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Japanese Chocolatiers Sugar Valentine’s Gifts with Domestic Ingredients
The Yomiuri ShimbunPeople shop at a special sales area for Valentine’s Day sweets at Tobu Department...
February 11, 2023
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