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Govt to newly issue alert against subsequent massive earthquake
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Cabinet Office said Tuesday an alert will be issued against a subsequent ...
November 9, 2022
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Total lunar eclipse, occultation occur for 1st time in 442 years
A total lunar eclipse was observed across the country on Tuesday evening, as the Earth’s shadow com...
November 9, 2022
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Left on school bus, boy honks horn to send SOS
A transgender office worker who developed depression due to so-called SOGI harassment in their offic...
November 9, 2022
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Osaka: Osaka-Kansai Expo-themed monorail cars launched
Monorail cars adorned with 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo-themed images run near the Expo’70 Commemorative P...
November 9, 2022
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Food, beverage items for better sleep booming
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The market for food and beverage products that are claimed to help improve the ...
November 8, 2022
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Tokyo launches new system to recognize LGBTQ couples
Tokyo launched a system Nov. 1 officially recognizing couples where at least one of the individuals ...
November 8, 2022
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Cash reward offered for materials that assist Morioka Castle restoration
MORIOKA – The Morioka city government is offering a reward of up to ¥10 million for architectural pl...
November 8, 2022
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Akita company to promote Akita dogs in metaverse
ODATE, Akita — A new company in Akita Prefecture plans to launch an initiative to promote Akita dogs...
November 8, 2022
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Giving lost items a new purpose benefits consumers
Clever are the entrepreneurs who have figured out how to tap into the bottomless well of unclaimed l...
November 8, 2022
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Hegi chosen as No. 1 guinea pig at park in Adachi Ward, Tokyo
Adachi Park of Living Things in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, recently held a guinea pig general election to p...
November 8, 2022
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These creatures are stirring — and one is a mouse
Mickey Mouse, dressed for Christmas, rides a float with other Disney characters at a Monday press pr...
November 7, 2022
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Shizuoka’s wasabi farmers still reeling from September typhoon
SHIZUOKA — Takamasa Yamazaki could only sigh as he looked at the damage to a wall for his terraced w...
November 7, 2022
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Patients in Japan have easier access to virtual pharmacist consultations
The service of pharmacists being able to speak with patients online and provide them with instructio...
November 7, 2022
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Craftsman prepares ‘lucky’ bunnies for Year of the Rabbit
A craftsman in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, puts the finishing touches on a rabbit daruma doll in...
November 7, 2022
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Japanese actor Takuya Kimura draws big crowd for Gifu festival parade
GIFU — Popular actor Takuya Kimura drew cheers from spectators Sunday as he took part in a cavalry ...
November 6, 2022
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