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Japan research group develops high-yield, salt-resistant rice strain
A Japanese research group has developed a rice strain with a higher yield than existing varieties, e...
June 21, 2022
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Census: 20,000 foreign residents in Japan have not graduated beyond elementary school
Elementary school was the highest education level achieved by about 20,000 foreign residents in Japa...
June 20, 2022
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Police preparing for possible Mt. Fuji eruption
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — National Police Agency has started making full-fledged preparations for a possi...
June 20, 2022
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Nara temple decorates with refreshing “hydrangea bowls”
Blue and purple hydrangea flowers float in glass bowls filled with water at an annual event at Hann...
June 20, 2022
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Birthday party held for twin panda cubs at Ueno Zoo
A birthday party was held Monday at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo for twin giant panda cubs born there last June...
June 20, 2022
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Health ministry to check safety of cultured meat
A team of experts will be created this fiscal year to study the safety of cultured meat, as part of ...
June 20, 2022
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Another strong quake hits Ishikawa
A strong earthquake measuring upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 hit Ishikawa Pref...
June 20, 2022
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AI enlisted in fight against special fraud
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used as a tool in efforts to prevent special fraud, a c...
June 20, 2022
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Delivery van accidents up by 80%
Serious accidents caused by light minivans used mainly for delivery services increased by 80% in the...
June 19, 2022
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Strong quake hits Ishikawa Pref.; tsunami unlikely
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A powerful earthquake jolted Ishikawa Prefecture on Sunday afternoon, the Japa...
June 19, 2022
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AI listening device aims to help deaf train passengers
A “sound visualization” device aimed at enhancing safety for passengers with hearing disabilities w...
June 19, 2022
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Trout thereabouts
Anglers on boats do some early morning fishing for rainbow trout at Sugenuma, a scenic lake in Gunma...
June 19, 2022
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Hidaka Mountains chosen as candidate for new national park
The Environment Ministry has selected the area surrounding the Hidaka Mountains in Hokkaido as a can...
June 19, 2022
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Rice field rugby events make for splashy fun
FUJIMI, Saitama — Instead of planting rice, players were working to grow the game of rugby in a rice...
June 19, 2022
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20% of people in Japan likely have high blood pressure
High blood pressure could be affecting 2 out of every 10 people in Japan, according to a survey by t...
June 19, 2022
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