General News
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6 Injured, Taken to Hospital After Snow-related Car Collisions in Tokyo
Six people were injured in a traffic collisions involving seven cars at Tsukiji Ohashi bridge in ...
February 8, 2026
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Tokyo, Many Regions across Japan Hit with Heavy Snow
Northern to western parts of Japan are hit by heavy snow on Sunday due to strong winter pressure ...
February 8, 2026
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Schools Should Stress Role of Newspapers in Democracy, Says Japanese Media Group
The next curriculum guidelines for elementary, junior high and high schools should state the nedd...
February 7, 2026
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Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Jolts Areas near Mt. Fuji; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck areas near Mt. Fuji at about 8:01 p.m. on Saturday, registering...
February 7, 2026
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Symptomatic Measles Victim Visited Defense Ministry in Tokyo; May Have Come into Contact with Numerous People
A man confirmed to have contracted measles may have come into contact with an unspecified large n...
February 7, 2026
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Low Rainfall in Japan’s Kanto Region Sees Water Levels in Dams Drop, Exposing Typically Submerged Structures
A lack of rain is impacting the Kanto region, in contrast with the heavy snows affecting the Sea ...
February 7, 2026
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Japan Meteorological Agency Warns of Heavy Snow; Tokyo, Kanto Plain Also Forecast 17 cm Over Weekend
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned Saturday that heavy snow, lightning and strong wind are fo...
February 7, 2026
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Vietnam’s Cherry Blossom Doctor Turns 10 Seeds from Japan into 120,000 Trees, Creating Lakeside Attraction
DIEN BIEN PHU, Vietnam — In northwestern Vietnam, agricultural biologist Tran Le is known as the ...
February 7, 2026
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Supreme Court Justices on Ballot in Japan; Public Interest Rising in Vote to Retain or Dismiss
Public interest is intensifying in the upcoming national review of Supreme Court justices, schedu...
February 7, 2026
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JR Yamanote Line Resumes Services after Suspension Due to Accident on Saikyo Line
JR Yamanote Line resumed its services on both the inner and outer loops at around 8:55 p.m. on Fr...
February 6, 2026
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JR Yamanote Line Suspends Service Due to Accident on Saikyo Line
JR Yamanote Line suspended its services on both the inner and outer loops as of 8 p.m. on Friday ...
February 6, 2026
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‘Bonbon Drop’ 3D Stickers Fly Off Shelves in Japan
A sticker-trading craze among girls has led to persistent shortages at stores in Japan. The trend...
February 6, 2026
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Travel Across PokéPark KANTO, Searching Far and Wide for Your Favorite Pokémon
There are over 600 individual Pokémon at PokéPark KANTO including Psyduck grasping its head, Farf...
February 5, 2026
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Australian Woman Died of Asphyxiation in Nagano Ski Lift Accident; Victim Is Believed to Have Been Pulled Along by Backpack Chest Strap
The cause of death for the woman who became suspended from a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort...
February 5, 2026
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Poképark KANTO Opens, Welcomes Fans from Home and Abroad
Pokémon fans can now visit the first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility, PokéPark KANTO, which of...
February 5, 2026
Top Articles in Society
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Man Infected with Measles Reportedly Dined at Restaurant in Tokyo Station
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Man Infected with Measles May Have Come in Contact with Many People in Tokyo, Went to Store, Restaurant Around When Symptoms Emerged
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Woman with Measles Visited Hospital in Tokyo Multiple Times Before Being Diagnosed with Disease
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Australian Woman Dies After Mishap on Ski Lift in Nagano Prefecture
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Foreign Snowboarder in Serious Condition After Hanging in Midair from Chairlift in Nagano Prefecture
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Maximize Flavor of Vegetables in Classic Italian Soup
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