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Govt lifts evacuation order in part of Okuma
The government lifted on Thursday morning an evacuation order for part of the town of Okuma, Fukushi...
June 30, 2022
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High temperatures prompt stream of heat alerts in Japan
As the rainy season comes to an abrupt end this summer in region after region, the “heatstroke alert...
June 30, 2022
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Schools gradually resuming swimming classes with coronavirus countermeasures in place
An increasing number of local governments have instructed elementary and junior high schools to resu...
June 29, 2022
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Apparent Japanese body found on Sakhalin
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — The body of an apparent Japanese person was found in the southern part of the...
June 29, 2022
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TEPCO Area under Tight Power Supply Advisory for 3rd Day
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The service area of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. is under the Japan...
June 29, 2022
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Govt calls for power saving to avert crunch
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry maintained its power crunch warning for the area served by ...
June 29, 2022
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Ocean view
Moving images of colorful fish surround a visitor at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa aquarium in Minato W...
June 29, 2022
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Safety improved on hazardous school routes
Safety measures have been implemented on school routes at 60% of the locations earmarked for improve...
June 29, 2022
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No signs Japan any closer to securing stable electricity supply
The electricity supply is tight and there are no signs the imbalance with demand for power will be r...
June 29, 2022
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Govt’s energy-saver reward scheme might start in Aug.
The advisory to save electricity to avert a power crunch in areas served by Tokyo Electric Power Com...
June 28, 2022
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Mercury tops 30 C in Kanto region
The mercury topped 30 C in central Tokyo and other parts of Kanto on Tuesday morning, with soaring s...
June 28, 2022
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Farmers step up vigilance to prevent surging fruit theft
In-season fruits, such as peaches and cherries, are being stolen in large quantities in many areas a...
June 28, 2022
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Flight attendants share expertise in guidebook for foreign residents
Edogawa Ward in Tokyo has put together a guidebook offering foreign residents tips on how to blend i...
June 28, 2022
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Japanese falconry group launches crowdfunding campaign to preserve culture
A traditional falconry preservation group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to acquire hawks and ...
June 28, 2022
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Young adults inspire peers to vote in national elections
Campaigning for the July 10 House of Councillors election has officially kicked off. Whenever an ele...
June 27, 2022
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