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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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Sumire Nakamura Becomes Youngest ‘Go’ Title Holder
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Sumire Nakamura, 13, became the youngest male or female professional “go” player ...
February 7, 2023
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Sales of Security Items Jump after Robberies across Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sales of security items have been surging following a string of home robberies ...
February 7, 2023
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Over 90％ of Japanese Schoolchildren Say Randoseru Schoolbags are Heavy
More than 90% of elementary school students who use randoseru schoolbags feel that their bags are he...
February 7, 2023
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Hyogo Pref. Shop Preps for Hina Matsuri Festival
Hina dolls placed in bamboo are lined up at a workshop in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture. Production of ...
February 7, 2023
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Visitors Tickled Pink to See Cherry Blossoms in Winter
People take in a view of Atami zakura, a type of early blooming cherry blossom tree that has just re...
February 6, 2023
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Tokyo’s Railway Operators Removing Trash Cans at Stations
Trash cans have been disappearing from train stations as railway operators have grown weary of passe...
February 6, 2023
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1 Dead, 2 Others in Critical Condition After Being Trapped Under 3-Ton Steel Plates in Osaka Pref.
Steel plates weighing 3 tons each fell onto seven men at a factory in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, o...
February 6, 2023
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Electricity Prices Force Ski Resorts to Raise Lift Fees
Ski resort operators across the nation have been raising lift ticket prices due to surging energy ra...
February 6, 2023
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JTB Sees 450％ Increase in 2023 Japan Inbound Tourism
Japan will see a 450% year-on-year increase in inbound tourism in 2023, according to a JTB Corp. tra...
February 6, 2023
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Migratory Swans Find Wintering Ground Frozen in Aomori Pref.
MISAWA, Aomori — A severe cold spell has mostly frozen a well-known wintering ground for migrating s...
February 6, 2023
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