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M5.7 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kumamoto Pref., Measuring Upper 5 Intensity, No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.7 hit Kumamoto Prefecture at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday....
November 25, 2025
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Blossoming Cherry Trees Provide Pleasant Contrast Amid Autumn Foliage in Aichi Pref.
Shikizakura four-season cherry trees, which bloom twice a year in spring and autumn, can be seen ...
November 25, 2025
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Japan-S. Korea Cultural Exchange Event Held in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward
An event promoting cultural exchange between Japan and South Korea was held in Meguro Ward, Tokyo...
November 25, 2025
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Nara-Based NPO Japan Service Dog Association Sells Charity Calendar to Raise Funds; Calendar Includes Japanese Culture-Themed Illustrations of Retired Service Dogs
NARA — The Japan Service Dog Association, a nonprofit organization based in the city of Katsuragi...
November 25, 2025
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Getting Ready for Christmas: Shipments of Poinsettias Reach Peak Ahead of Yuletide Season
Poinsettias fill a greenhouse in Kokubunji, Tokyo, on Sunday as shipments of the ornamental plant...
November 24, 2025
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Residents View Devastation after Massive Fire in Oita, Given Access to Restricted Area for 1st Time since Blaze Broke Out
OITA — People affected by a massive fire in the Saganoseki district of Oita entered the area on ...
November 24, 2025
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Event to Foster Japan-China Friendship Canceled as Tensions Between 2 Countries Remain High
FUKUI — Chinese organizers canceled an event aimed at fostering friendship between Japan and Chin...
November 23, 2025
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Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Establishes Charity Foundation for Assisting Children, Protecting Animals
NAPLES, Fla. – Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has established a charity foundation w...
November 23, 2025
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Training System to Start for Medical Workers Aboard Hospital Ships, Vessels to Be Dispatched to Disaster-Hit Areas
The Yomiuri ShimbunA training session on a hospital ship using a car ferry is conducted off Muroran,...
November 23, 2025
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Paper-eating Insect Spreading to Museums, Libraries Across Japan, Putting Valuable Cultural Properties at Risk
Ghost silverfish, an invasive insect that feeds on paper, have been found in facilities such as m...
November 23, 2025
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Bear Attacks Man in Miyagi Pref. Parking Lot, Resulting in Injuries to Face, Arm
SENDAI — A man was attacked by a bear in the parking lot of a clinic in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefectu...
November 22, 2025
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Beloved Cat Stationmaster Nitama in Wakayama Pref. Passes Away at 15
Nitama, who served as the second cat stationmaster at Kishi Station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefect...
November 21, 2025
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Niigata Gov. Approves Restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant
NIIGATA — Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi announced his approval of the restart of a reactor at the ...
November 21, 2025
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Oita Fire Leaves 100 C Hot Spots in Surrounding Areas, Extinguishing Efforts Continue Days After Blaze
OITA — A massive fire that broke out in the Saganoseki district of Oita City has left multiple he...
November 21, 2025
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Earthquake Centered in Tokyo Bay Shakes Chiyoda, Bunkyo Wards in Tokyo
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.0 with its epicenter in Tokyo Bay hit the Kanto re...
November 21, 2025
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