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Whale research facility to be built in Taiji, Wakayama Pref.
The town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, will start the construction of what it tentatively calls an ...
May 21, 2021
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Revised law targets cultural fields in need of protection
A new registration system for cultural assets will be established with the enactment of a law revisi...
May 20, 2021
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Niigata ‘iron ice cream’ pumps up local metalware industry
NIIGATA — Ice cream with a topping of edible iron powder has made its debut in the Tsubame-Sanjo are...
May 18, 2021
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Accessibility app among ways to help wheelchair users find their way
Improving accessibility is an important task ahead of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ...
May 17, 2021
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Tokyo’s oldest stone bridge for pedestrians reopens after decade-long restoration
After a decade of restoration work, Tokyo’s oldest stone bridge outside of gardens is open again for...
May 17, 2021
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Authenticity vital in repair of quake-hit Kumamoto Castle
KUMAMOTO — Restoration work continues to forge ahead on Kumamoto Castle, which was severely damaged ...
May 13, 2021
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Ordinary charm: The story of an unforgettable bento menu
Life is full of humble delights, and they’re particularly enjoyable when they strike unexpectedly. T...
May 13, 2021
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Poll: 59% say Olympics, Paralympics should be canceled
About 60% of respondents said the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled in the latest po...
May 10, 2021
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NPA urges businesses to verify IDs of SIM card buyers to prevent SMS authentication fraud
The National Police Agency in January asked the Telecom Services Association, a Tokyo-based industry...
May 10, 2021
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Domestic legislation blocks Japan on Genocide Convention
In January, the U.S. government called the Chinese government’s repression of the Uighur minority in...
May 10, 2021
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Decarbonization of ports on the agenda to reduce CO2 emissions in Japan
The government will begin formulating plans for the decarbonization of 125 major ports across the co...
May 10, 2021
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Historic capsule tower faces the chopping block under new ownership
Time is running out for an iconic Tokyo building that, for the romantic, stands as a futuristic sym...
May 8, 2021
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Electric car with cypress body goes for a test ride
OWASE, Mie — An electric vehicle with a body made of locally produced Hinoki Japanese cypress is on ...
May 8, 2021
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Child population falls below 15 mil. for 1st time
The number of children under 15 in Japan fell to 14.93 million as of April 1, the lowest figure logg...
May 5, 2021
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Reduce waste with edible tableware
OSAKA — While disposable tableware is everywhere around us — chopsticks, spoons, straws, cups, plate...
May 4, 2021
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