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Implanting microchip in pet dogs, cats to become mandatory in June in Japan
Implanting a microchip in pet dogs and cats and registering the owner’s contact information will bec...
April 26, 2022
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Ministry looks to boost regional revitalization support program
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to set up a panel as early as this summer to ...
April 26, 2022
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Ukraine removes Emperor Showa from video after Japan protests
TOKYO (AP) — Ukraine's government has apologized and removed a photo of Japanese wartime Emperor Hir...
April 26, 2022
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Park in Tokyo dedicated to lovable Monchhichi character gets makeover
A park in Tokyo dedicated to the popular character Monchhichi has been refurbished. Monchhichi Park...
April 26, 2022
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Japan firm turns damaged kimono into new usable fabrics
OSAKA — An Osaka-based spinning company is giving old kimono a new lease on life by turning them int...
April 26, 2022
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Poor handling of tour boat suspected in Shiretoko accident
Boats run by the operator of a sightseeing boat that went missing Saturday off the Shiretoko Peninsu...
April 26, 2022
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World’s oldest person dies at 119
Kane Tanaka, who was certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living person, has passed awa...
April 26, 2022
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Rules for metaverse conduct being developed
Despite the word “metaverse” having just barely emerged in the modern lexicon, some cyber organizati...
April 26, 2022
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Ukrainian artist holds craft exhibition in Tokyo
A Ukrainian artist living in Japan recently organized a charity exhibition of traditionally decorate...
April 25, 2022
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Child’s body found east of cape in Shiretoko tour boat accident
The 1st Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in Otaru, Hokkaido, said Monday that a child was found in ...
April 25, 2022
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Ceremony held to mark 2005 Japan train disaster for 1st time in 3 years
AMAGASAKI, Hyogo — Monday marked the 17th anniversary of a 2005 train accident in which 107 people d...
April 25, 2022
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Child found dead in waters off Hokkaido
A child who was found after a sightseeing boat went missing off Hokkaido has been confirmed dead, th...
April 25, 2022
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1 child found unconscious after sightseeing boat went missing in Shiretoko
The Japan Coast Guard said Monday that it found a child on the sea around the tip of Cape Shiretoko,...
April 25, 2022
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Asari clam scam prompts tougher rules on food-origin labels
The government has toughened food origin classification rules following the exposure of mislabeling ...
April 25, 2022
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More subway stations designated as evacuation facilities, but none in Tokyo
There is a growing movement in Japan to designate underground train stations as evacuation faciliti...
April 25, 2022
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