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Exile member Akira becomes ‘ambassador’ for hometown, thrills students at old school
SHIZUOKA — A member of the popular idol group Exile thrilled students at his old elementary school w...
October 11, 2022
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Surprising scene of scarecrows in central Tokyo marks start of autumn
Scarecrows are on display through Oct. 30 in an annual event at Keruneru Tanbo (Kellner’s rice paddy...
October 11, 2022
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Film modeled on Abe shooting suspect draws controversy
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A film modeled on the suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Sh...
October 11, 2022
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Traffic light upgrades at critical intersections delayed by shortage of semiconductors
The upgrading of traffic signals around the nation is being affected by the shortage of semiconducto...
October 11, 2022
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Japan keen to use sewage sludge as fertilizer
As prices for chemical raw materials continue to soar, the government is working toward using sludge...
October 9, 2022
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Tokyo ward welcomes return of seasonal grilled fish festival
In a residential corner of Tokyo the sights, sounds — and smells — of autumn were alive and well as ...
October 9, 2022
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Japan followers of Unification Church breaking ties with group
A number of followers are breaking ties with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, ...
October 9, 2022
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Halal meat processing plant slated for Miyazaki Pref.
A halal-certified meat processing plant is to be constructed in Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture, with th...
October 9, 2022
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Parents of slain teen prepare to pass gun control activism to next generation
Nearly 30 years have passed since the fatal shooting in the United States of 16-year-old Japanese ex...
October 8, 2022
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Family of dead girl thanks search team, well-wishers
CHIBA — The family of Saya Minami, a 7-year-old girl whose body was recently found in a river, has ...
October 8, 2022
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Hanyu’s upcoming show causes high demand for accommodation
HACHINOHE, Aomori — An upcoming performance by pro-ice skater Yuzuru Hanyu has boosted accommodation...
October 8, 2022
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Yokosuka mayor calls for investigation into water contamination at U.S. base
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — Yokosuka Mayor Katsuaki Kamiji has asked the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Jap...
October 7, 2022
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20-year-old shogi star aims to defend prestigious Ryuo title for 1st time as series starts
The battle for the Ryuo title, the most prestigious of all eight major shogi titles, began Friday be...
October 7, 2022
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Lost dog trying to board Tokyo-bound train causes delays on Odakyu Line
A lost dog climbed onto an Odakyu Line train platform and stepped into a Shinjuku-bound train at Tsu...
October 7, 2022
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Koichi Wakata sets new record for most space missions by Japanese astronaut
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Koichi Wakata and three other astronauts entered their scheduled orbit ...
October 6, 2022
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