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2 killed after car hit by JR train at crossing
MITO — Two people died after their minicar was hit by a train at a railroad crossing on the JR Joban...
January 6, 2023
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It’s a bountiful bunny world in Year of the Rabbit
Now that 2023 — the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac — has kicked off, goods featuring bunny...
January 6, 2023
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Oma tuna fetches ¥36.04 mil. at New Year’s auction in Tokyo
A 212-kilogram bluefin tuna caught off Oma, Aomori Prefecture, sold for ¥36.04 million in the first ...
January 5, 2023
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JR Yamanote Line services to be partly suspended over weekend
Services on the outer loop of JR Yamanote Line trains will be suspended between JR Osaki and JR Ike...
January 5, 2023
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Water discharge from Fukushima N-plant likely to be postponed
The discharge of treated water into the sea at the nuclear accident site in Fukushima Prefecture may...
January 5, 2023
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Tokyo to introduce SpaceX satellite system to ensure internet access in disasters
The Tokyo metropolitan government intends to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink, a satellite-based internet...
January 5, 2023
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1st puffer fish auction of 2023 takes place in Yamaguchi Pref.
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — The New Year’s first auction of puffer fish took place at the Haedomari tem...
January 5, 2023
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Tokyo Shibuya Ward’s website likely hacked
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Wednesday said that its official website largely remain...
January 5, 2023
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Japan traffic deaths hit record low in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan saw 2,610 fatalities from traffic accidents in 2022, down by 26 from the ...
January 5, 2023
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Govt striving to keep local ‘washoku’ culture alive
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government is working to promote “washoku,” or traditional cuisine...
January 5, 2023
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Praying for prosperity
Visitors to Kanda Myojin shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, pressed their hands together in prayer Wedne...
January 4, 2023
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Crack found in Kodama shinkansen train window at Okayama; trains delayed
A crack detected in a window of a Kodama-836 Sanyo Shinkansen bullet train is causing operational de...
January 4, 2023
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Traditional falconry skills demonstrated in Tokyo
Falconers put on a display of their ancient craft at an event on Tuesday at Hamarikyu Gardens, the...
January 4, 2023
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Pumice from underwater volcano used for artificial reefs, soil conditioner but uses limited
Efforts to utilize pumice generated by underwater volcanic eruptions near the Ogasawara Islands have...
January 3, 2023
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Tokyo bus operator: No need to fold twin strollers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The operator of Toei Bus services in Tokyo is working to inform users of twin b...
January 3, 2023
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