General News
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Iwate Pref. metal behind midfielder Tanaka’s mettle
Samurai Blue midfielder Ao Tanaka, 24, is a man of iron in the soccer world, as he incorporated Namb...
December 30, 2022
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NPA succeeds in recovery of encrypted data
The National Police Agency has succeeded in restoring encrypted data of companies attacked by ransom...
December 30, 2022
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Brazilian woman in Japan files petition claiming city official made discriminatory comments
A Brazilian woman who tried to apply for public assistance in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, filed a petit...
December 30, 2022
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Open University of Japan attracting renewed interest
TOKYO — The Open University of Japan is drawing renewed interest as a recurrent education center in ...
December 30, 2022
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Japanese designer creates illustration for Finland’s baby boxes
An illustration created by a Japanese designer adorns Finland’s maternity packages, which expectant ...
December 30, 2022
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Made with love and hope
HIRAIZUMI, Iwate — A large shimenawa straw rope is hung at the gate of Motsuji temple in Hiraizumi, ...
December 29, 2022
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Bicycle trend boosts demand for parking solutions
In September, Katsushika Ward in Tokyo opened a new bicycle parking lot that can accommodate over 40...
December 29, 2022
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Japanese airport restriction upsets plans of Hong Kong travelers
GUANGZHOU, China – The Japanese government’s decision to limit direct passenger flights from China t...
December 29, 2022
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Narita Airport bustles as holidaymakers leave Japan with coronavirus measures eased
NARITA, Chiba Prefecture — Congestion at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture reached its peak on Wedn...
December 28, 2022
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¥40 million including penalty paid over cash gifts to members of Japanese entertainment agency
Leading entertainment agency Johnny & Associates, Inc. and its two group companies have been ordered...
December 28, 2022
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Inexperienced pilots behind majority of ultralight crashes in Japan
A series of accidents involving ultralight aircraft has led some experts to call for stronger govern...
December 28, 2022
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JMA forecasts bright start to New Year for some areas
The Japan Meteorological Agency has forecast clear skies along the nation’s Pacific coast during the...
December 28, 2022
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Hokkaido town taps ticks for tax system’s return gifts
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — Goods featuring real ticks are drawing attention as return gifts as the town ...
December 28, 2022
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Latest craze for sweet, hot yaki-imo refuses to cool
Yaki-imo baked sweet potatoes are enjoying a fourth wave of popularity thanks to stores offering a w...
December 28, 2022
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Theft at unmanned shops on rise alongside surge in cost-of-living
CHIBA — There has been a spate of people taking items without paying at unmanned shops, which have b...
December 28, 2022
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